Oatmeal Banana Muffins with Cocoa and Coconut

Ingredients

1 cup (90g) oatmeal
1 cup (240ml) water
2 eggs
A pinch of salt
1 tablespoon stevia sweetener
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 tablespoon (7g) cocoa powder
1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
1 tablespoon (6g) coconut flakes
Almonds, chopped (for topping)
No-sugar chocolate syrup (for topping)

Directions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, water, eggs, salt, stevia, vanilla, mashed bananas, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Mix until well combined.

Add Coconut Flakes: Stir in the coconut flakes.
Pour into Muffin Tin: Grease a muffin tin or use muffin liners. Pour the batter into the tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Add Toppings: Let the muffins cool for a few minutes, then top with chopped almonds and drizzle with no-sugar chocolate syrup.

Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with a glass of plant-based milk, tea, or coffee.
Enjoy as a quick breakfast, mid-day snack, or healthy dessert.
Pair with fresh berries or a dollop of dairy-free yogurt for added flavor.

Cooking Tips
For extra moisture, add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt to the batter.
Swap the cocoa powder for a tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter for a different flavor.
Use silicone muffin liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.

Nutritional Benefits
Rich in fiber from oats and bananas.
Low in added sugars due to stevia and natural sweeteners.
Provides a good source of protein from eggs and almonds.
Contains healthy fats from coconut flakes and almonds.