These Greek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins are a powerhouse recipe. They’re protein-packed, gluten-free, low in sugar and they make for a delicious snack or breakfast recipe.
I love muffins. I love making them, eating them, feeding them to my family. And I love how easy they are to make too. These muffins are ready in just under 30 minutes and they make for a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack. I love bringing them on the go when we are out and about. And giving one to my kids when they say they’re hungry but want something desserty.
Baking with yogurt is so underrated. I love to bake different things with it so much because it not only adds extra protein, but the texture of the baked good is so good. It makes it extra moist and it’s a healthier option than using butter.
I love to make these to keep in the fridge for the week and I almost always have them in our freezer. They are a great recipe to make and freeze. I just microwave them for 30 seconds or so when ready to eat. Or I defrost/thaw overnight in the fridge if I anticipate eating them the next day.
You will love how easy these muffins are and how they really are the perfect texture. These muffins are light, moist, flavorful and healthier than ones from the coffeeshop or bakery. Not to mention they also have delicious banana taste to them, making them a banana bread-like muffin too.
I cannot wait to hear what you think of these!
What ingredients you need to make greek yogurt chocolate chip oatmeal muffins:
- Greek yogurt – or sub another thicker yogurt. If the yogurt is too thin the consistency of the muffins will be off. I use greek yogurt which is naturally thicker than regular yogurt.
- Ripe bananas – the riper the better. I always use freckled bananas for these so they come out sweeter
- Eggs – I haven’t tried an egg sub but I do think flax eggs could work
- Maple syrup – you can omit if you don’t want sugar or sub honey if you prefer
- Vanilla extract – for flavor
- Gluten-free rolled oats – if not gluten-free, use regular rolled oats. Quick oats work too but steel cut oats won’t work here
- Almond flour – or sub gf oat flour if you prefer. Gluten-free all purpose flour would change the consistency of these
- Cinnamon – I like to add for flavor
- Chocolate chips – you can switch things up if you want and use blueberries, strawberries, chopped nuts or raisins too!
How to make these high-protein yogurt muffins:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin tray with liners or grease well
- In a large bowl, mix together yogurt, mashed bananas, eggs, syrup and vanilla extract
- Mix in oats, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon until combined
- Fold in chocolate chips then add batter to muffin tray and fill to just the top
- Bake in oven for 20 to 22 minutes or until golden and fully cooked
- Allow the muffins to cool then remove from muffin tray and enjoy!
FAQs and tips on making these greek yogurt muffins:
- How long do these muffins stay good for? 2-3 days in airtight container at room temperature (the moisture can get to them after that), 5 days in the fridge for freezer for 2 months.
- Can I sub the chocolate chips for these? Yup! You can use blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, anything you’d like!
- How can I make these dairy-free? Sub greek yogurt with another thicker yogurt like coconut yogurt! You don’t want the yogurt to thin and runny.
- Can I make these muffins into mini muffins? Yup! Use a mini muff tray and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until ready.
- I don’t like bananas, what can I sub? Unsweetened applesauce works well. Or pumpkin and sweet potato puree can work too. I haven’t tried for flavor but usually it’s a 1:1 sub.
A few other healthy muffin recipes to try:
EASY Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
Green Smoothie Muffins (gluten-free)
Bakery-Style Gluten-free Blueberry Muffins
Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins (gluten-free)
PrintGreek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins (gluten-free)
These Greek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins are a powerhouse recipe. They’re protein-packed, gluten-free, low in sugar and they make for a delicious snack or breakfast recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
Yield: 9–12 muffins 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup greek yogurt (or sub another thicker yogurt – if you yogurt is too thin, it the texture of the muffins will change)
- 2 medium ripe bananas, about 1 cup mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 3/4 cup almond flour (or sub gf oat flour)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin tray with liners and grease well!
- In a large bowl, mix together yogurt, mashed bananas, eggs, syrup and vanilla extract
- Mix in oats, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon until combined
- Fold in chocolate chips then add batter to muffin tray and fill to just the top
- Bake in oven for 20 to 22 minutes or until golden and fully cooked
- Allow the muffins to cool then remove from muffin tray and enjoy!
Notes
*Store leftovers in airtight container for 2 days, fridge in 5 days or freezer for 2 months
kerry
These are delicious! Do you have any idea how many calories these are?
Rachel
you can input into an online calorie counter! it will tell you 🙂
Angela
These were so easy to make and came out so delicious!! Just what I needed for my quick out-the-door bfasts on busy workday mornings. Thank you!
I just put the recipe into a calorie counter. If I did it correctly, it came out to about 202 calories with 8 grams of protein.
Rachel
thanks for sharing!
H
I hate bananas, is there a substitute for them that might work?
Rachel
try applesauce!
Lisa
What should the texture be when cooked? I baked them for well over 22 minutes but the inside was still very moist but the outside stuck to the baking cups. Not sure what I did wrong. 🤔
Rachel
hmmm maybe the yogurt is more liquid and thinner than mine? i use a thicker greek yogurt
eileen
Love the idea of oat flour
If choc chips are not a favorite could blueberry or apples be a substitute?
Thanks for a response
Heather G
I’ve always wondered this- do you use a liquid or dry measuring cup for yogurt? Will make these this week- these look easy and yummy!
Rachel
i use a dry one!!
Moon
What fat percentage Greek yogurt do you use?
Rachel
usually 0%
Sandra
I followed all ingredients and instructions, not sure what went wrong but the baking cups stuck to the muffin and it was just no good
Unfortunately made two batches and it all went to waste 🥹💔
Rachel
hmmm something must have been off. sorry to hear that!! maybe the muffins didn’t cool completely? what kind of yogurt and flour?
Kellie
Yum! Do you have nutritional breakdown protein etc
Rachel
i dont but you can absolutely input into online recipe counter!
Carley
I have been craving banana bread (14 weeks pregnant) and when I saw this recipe, I knew I had to try it. Luckily, I had all the ingredients on hand, with the exception of vanilla and the gluten-free oats and flour. I was a little worried it wouldn’t come out good, but I ended up just using regular rolled oats, regular flour, and honey to substitute for the vanilla. They turned out WONDERFUL! These will definitely help in the school year when I’m running out of the house in need of something quick, tasty abd filling. Thank you so much!!
Rachel
makes me so happy to hear!!
Barb
Do u include any nutrition facts, calories and protein with your recipes?
Rachel
we dont but you can add into online calculator!
sara goldsmith
any sub for maple syrup for babies? Would applesauce work??
Rachel
it may but i have not tried!!