Indulge in the perfect balance of wholesome and decadent with these Low Fat Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins. Packed with naturally sweet ripe bananas, hearty rolled oats, and a hint of warm cinnamon, these muffins are a lighter take on a classic favorite. Unsweetened applesauce replaces oil for a moist, tender crumb, while a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips adds just the right touch of sweetness to satisfy your cravings. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With no butter and minimal sugar, these muffins let you enjoy a guilt-free treat thatβs as nutritious as it is delicious!
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
Add the egg, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Calories |
1605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1800 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 326.3 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.2 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 127.1 g | ||
| Protein | 39.4 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2179 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.