These vegan oatmeal muffins are hearty, naturally sweetened, and packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, bananas, and blueberries. They’re soft, lightly spiced, and perfect for breakfast meal prep, grab-and-go snacks, or a healthier afternoon treat.

Unlike traditional muffins made with refined flour, these oatmeal muffins use whole rolled oats as the base, giving them a satisfying texture and added fiber. They’re dairy-free, plant-based, and easy to customize based on what you have in your pantry.

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Ingredients Needed 

• Chia seeds + water: Combined to create a chia egg, which helps bind the muffins together, and keeps this recipe vegan friendly.
• Rolled oats: The base of the recipe, providing structure and fiber.
•  Chopped pecans: Add crunch and healthy fats.
•  Baking powder: Helps the muffins rise and become tender.
•  Ground cinnamon and nutmeg: Warm spices that enhance the banana and blueberry flavors.
•  Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
•  Ripe bananas: Naturally sweeten the muffins and add moisture.
•  Frozen wild blueberries: Gives bursts of flavor and antioxidants.
•  Maple syrup: Adds natural sweetness and moisture.
•  Plant-based milk: Keeps the muffins dairy-free while providing liquid for the oats to absorb. I used almond milk. 
•  Oil: Adds tenderness and prevents dryness.
•  Vanilla extract: Enhances overall flavor.

How to Make Vegan Oatmeal Muffins

In a small bowl, stir together the chia seeds and water. Let this mixture sit for several minutes to thicken.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped pecans, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in the mashed bananas until evenly distributed. Gently fold in the frozen blueberries.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, plant-based milk, oil, vanilla extract, and the prepared chia egg.

Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and stir until combined. Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes so the oats can absorb some of the liquid, then stir again.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. If extra liquid remains in the bowl, divide it evenly among the cups.

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the tops are golden and the centers feel firm when gently pressed.

Allow the muffins to cool before removing them from the pan.

Helpful Tips

• Let the batter rest before baking. This allows the oats to hydrate and improves texture.
• Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness.
• Do not overmix once the wet ingredients are added.
• Frozen blueberries can be added straight from the freezer to prevent excess bleeding.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator for best freshness.

Substitutions and Variations

• Regular egg instead of chia egg: You can use one large egg in place of the chia seed mixture if you are not strictly vegan.
• Swap blueberries: Try raspberries, chopped strawberries, or diced apples.
• Nuts: Omit the pecans or replace with walnuts.
• Different sweetener: Honey can be used instead of maple syrup if not vegan.
• Gluten-free: Make sure your oats are certified gluten-free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I blend the oats first?
No need to blend the oats into flour; leaving them whole helps with the texture.

Are these muffins freezer-friendly?
Yes. Wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months.

Do these taste like traditional muffins?
They are more hearty and textured than classic flour-based muffins but still soft and moist.

How should I store them?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

More Easy Muffin Recipes To Try:

• Banana Carrot Muffins
• Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins
• Morning Glory Muffins
• Sweet Potato Zucchini Muffins

Easy Vegan Oatmeal Muffins

These vegan oatmeal muffins are made with rolled oats, bananas, blueberries, and maple syrup for a wholesome, dairy-free breakfast or snack that’s easy to meal prep.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: vegan oatmeal muffins

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 2 ½ tablespoons water
• 2 cups rolled oats
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 ripe bananas mashed
• 1 cup frozen wild blueberries
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 2 cups plant-based milk of choice
• 3 tablespoons neutral oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• In a small bowl, mix together chia seeds and water. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking tin with muffin wrappers.
• In a large bowl, mix together oats, pecans, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gently mix in banana until it is distributed well. Gently fold in blueberries.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, milk, oil, vanilla, and chia egg. Pour this mixture over the oat mixture and fold together. Allow to sit 5-10 minutes so that the oats absorb some of the liquid, then mix again.
• Use a ladle to transfer mixture into muffin tin, filling each ¾ fill. If there is any liquid left in the bowl, add to each cup in the tin.
• Bake for 35-45 minutes until the oatmeal cups are golden brown and firmly set.
• Allow to cool before removing from muffin tin.

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