Pat’s Low Fat Banana Muffins
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Quick Breads
Keywords: Breads, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Nuts, Potluck, < 30 Mins
Nutritional Information (per muffin):
- Calories: 94.7
- Fat Content: 0.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 15.5mg
- Sodium Content: 337.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 20.2g
- Fiber Content: 1.3g
- Sugar Content: 3.7g
- Protein Content: 2.5g
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2/3 cup artificial sweetener (suitable for baking)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions:
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
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Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in the beaten egg until well combined with the mashed bananas.
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Add Applesauce and Sweetener: Add the unsweetened applesauce and artificial sweetener to the banana mixture, mixing thoroughly.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Add Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts into the batter until evenly distributed.
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Fill Muffin Tins: Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Do not use paper cups as the muffins may stick.
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Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these light and guilt-free banana muffins that are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, packed with tropical flavor from ripe bananas and a delightful crunch from walnuts and chocolate chips. These muffins are ideal for potlucks or any occasion where you want to share a delicious treat that’s both satisfying and low in fat.
