Oatmeal Chocolate Muffins With Banana And Pistachios: A Healthy And Delicious Treat

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Ingredients

Yield: 12 muffins
Total Time: 45 minutes

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Prepare a muffin tin by greasing it lightly with oil or lining it with paper muffin cups.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup of oatmeal, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 tablespoon of coconut flakes, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine all the dry ingredients evenly.

Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 240 ml of water, 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon of stevia sweetener (or to taste), 2 mashed bananas, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined and smooth.

Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
Fill the Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Mix Ingredients for Frying: In a bowl, combine 1 cup of oatmeal, 1 mashed banana, 1 grated apple, and 1 egg. Mix until a batter forms.
Fry: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Serve as a tasty side dish to the muffins.

Drizzle with Chocolate: Once the muffins have cooled completely, drizzle melted chocolate over the tops of the muffins.
Sprinkle Pistachios: Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the melted chocolate. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.

Use Ripe Bananas: Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and moisture to the muffins, making them soft and flavorful.
Don’t Over-Mix: Stir the wet and dry ingredients until just combined to avoid dense muffins.
Customize Toppings: Feel free to add other toppings like chopped nuts, dried fruit, or additional coconut flakes for extra flavor and texture.