Best 7 Molasses Oat Banana Bread Or Muffins Lower Fat Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of molasses oat banana bread or muffins, a wholesome and lower-fat treat that combines the best of both worlds. This delectable baked good is brimming with natural sweetness from ripe bananas, complemented by the rich, earthy notes of molasses. Whole grain oats add a hearty texture and boost of fiber, making it a satisfying and nutritious snack or breakfast option. Whether you prefer the classic loaf form of banana bread or the individual convenience of muffins, this recipe offers both variations to suit your preference.

The molasses oat banana bread recipe yields a moist and tender loaf with a golden-brown crust, while the muffins provide a perfectly portioned treat that's ideal for on-the-go snacking or lunch boxes. Both options are lower in fat than traditional recipes, making them a guilt-free indulgence. So, prepare your mixing bowls and preheat the oven because it's time to embark on a delightful baking journey with molasses oat banana bread or muffins!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MOLASSES BANANA BREAD



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This wonderfully flavorful banana bread is a real crowd pleaser! It's sweetened with molasses instead of sugar. What a nice variation!

Provided by stellaluna

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 cup molasses
2 cups mashed banana
1 cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter. Beat in egg, molasses and banana. Mix in whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and walnuts; stir until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 220.9 mg, Sugar 20 g

OATMEAL BANANA BREAD



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Fluffy, moist Oatmeal Banana Bread made with healthy ingredients like oats, ripe bananas and maple syrup. Super easy and absolutely delicious!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups rolled oats (plus 1 tablespoon for sprinkling on top (do not use instant oatmeal; quick oats will work in a pinch))
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 4 medium bananas)
2/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread 1 1/2 cups oats in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Place in the oven and toast for 8 to 10 minutes, until very light golden and fragrant, stirring once halfway through. Set aside to cool. Line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper so that two sides overhang like handles. Lightly mist with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the toasted oats. Set aside.
  • Mash the banana in the bottom of a large mixing bowl and double check to make sure you have 1 1/2 cups. Whisk in the honey, melted butter, milk, and Greek yogurt. If the butter resolidifies, warm the bowl in the microwave in 10-second bursts, just until it melts. One at a time, whisk in the eggs. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the banana-honey mixture. By hand with a rubber spatula, stir very slowly and gently, stopping as soon as the flour disappears. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the batter with remaining 1 tablespoon oats for decoration.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, then loosely cover the pan with foil, making sure that the foil shields both ends of the pan (because the bread is sweetened with honey, it will caramelize and become dark at the corners). Continue baking for 35 to 45 additional minutes (65 to 75 minutes total) or until a small, thin knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out without any wet batter clinging to it. Repeat the test once or twice. An even easier way to tell is to use an instant-read thermometer. When the bread reaches between 200 to 210 degrees F at the center, it's done.
  • Place the pan on a wire rack, and let the bread cool in the pan for 1 hour. Using the parchment paper handles, lift the bread and set it out on the rack to finish cooling completely. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 10), Calories 245 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 23 g

LOW FAT BANANA OATMEAL MUFFINS



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Moist and delicious and less than 2.5-grams of fat per serving, these low fat banana oatmeal muffins are baked with honey and can jump start anyone's day.

Provided by Laura Bashar | Family Spice

Categories     Breads, Muffins & Scones

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup old fashion oatmeal
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat bran
1/3 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cup over ripe and mashed bananas
2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Apply non-stick spray or line with paper lines a 12-cup muffin pan.
  • In a medium sized bowl whisk together oatmeal, flour, wheat bran, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey and vanilla.
  • Stir in mashed bananas with the oil mixture.
  • Mix in eggs into oil mixture.
  • Add dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Divide batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan and bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes then remove from pan and place onto a cooling rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 31 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 2 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 173 grams sodium, Sugar 12 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

BANANA OAT MUFFINS



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Chopped pecans add pleasant crunch to these hearty banana oatmeal muffins with rich flavor. These muffins are low in cholesterol, but you'd never know it. My husband and I love them. -Marjorie Mott, Galatia, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 egg whites
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the egg whites, bananas, brown sugar, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in pecans. , Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill two-thirds full with batter. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHUNKY BANANA BRAN MUFFINS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 40m

Yield 10 to 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup unprocessed wheat bran
1 cup buttermilk (shaken)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
6 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup large-diced bananas
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place paper liners into 1 (10 or 12-cup) muffin tin.
  • Combine the bran and buttermilk and set aside. Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy. With the mixer on low, add the eggs, 1 at a time. Scrape the bowl and then add the molasses, orange zest, and vanilla. (The mixture will look curdled.) Add the bran/buttermilk mixture and combine.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the batter just until combined. Don't overmix it! Fold in the raisins, bananas and walnuts with a rubber spatula.
  • With an ice cream scoop or large spoon, fill the muffin cups to the top and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean.

MOLASSES OAT BREAD



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This recipe has been passed down through my family from my Swedish great-grandmother. Last Christmas, my 78-year-old mom made and distributed 25 of these loaves. The slightly sweet bread receives high praise, even from my children, who are picky eaters. -Patricia Finch Kelly, Rindge, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups boiling water
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup molasses
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 teaspoons salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
9 to 10 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, pour boiling water over cereal. Add the molasses, sugar, oil and salt. Let stand until mixture cools to 110°-115°, stirring occasionally. Stir in yeast. Add 8 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch dough down and divide into thirds; shape into loaves. Place in three greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0g sugar total.

OLD-FASHIONED MOLASSES MUFFINS



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The spicy aroma of these muffins in the oven is truly mouthwatering! I've fixed batches for Christmas breakfast...frozen more to snack on later...and sent plenty to school with our youngsters.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 9 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup molasses

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat egg, water, oil and molasses. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Using ripe bananas adds natural sweetness and moisture to the bread or muffins, reducing the need for added sugar.
  • Mashed bananas also help bind the ingredients together, creating a tender and moist texture.
  • Molasses adds a rich, slightly sweet flavor and helps keep the bread or muffins moist.
  • Adding a small amount of baking soda helps the bread or muffins rise and become fluffy.
  • Using whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients to the bread or muffins.
  • Using a combination of white and whole wheat flour creates a lighter texture than using only whole wheat flour.
  • Adding nuts or seeds adds crunch and flavor to the bread or muffins.
  • Baking the bread or muffins at a moderate temperature helps prevent them from becoming dry.

Conclusion:

These molasses oat banana bread or muffins are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional banana bread. They are made with whole wheat flour, molasses, and oats, which provide fiber and nutrients. The bread or muffins are also lower in fat than traditional banana bread, making them a healthier choice for breakfast or a snack. With their moist and flavorful texture, these molasses oat banana bread or muffins are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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