Description
These Skinny Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are a wholesome and naturally sweetened treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with ripe bananas, whole wheat flour, and mini chocolate chips, they offer a delightful balance of nutrition and flavor with reduced sugar and added fiber.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, honey or maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, plain Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using) to the wet mixture and combine thoroughly.
- Incorporate Flour: Gently fold in the whole wheat flour, mixing just until no dry streaks remain to avoid overmixing, which could toughen the muffins.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Portion Batter: Divide the batter evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full for proper rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cooling: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- These muffins are naturally sweetened and made with wholesome ingredients, making them a healthy option for breakfast or a snack.
- Store muffins at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the muffins individually wrapped and thaw before serving.
- Using whole wheat flour adds fiber, making these muffins more filling and nutritious.
