Lower Fat Banana Nut Chip Muffins
Indulge guilt-free with these Lower Fat Banana Nut Chip Muffins, a moist and flavorful treat packed with wholesome ingredients! Made with ripe bananas, nonfat Greek yogurt, and unsweetened applesauce, these muffins cut down on fat without sacrificing texture or taste. Each bite offers the perfect blend of warm cinnamon, crunchy walnuts, and melty dark chocolate chips, making them an irresistible yet health-conscious option for breakfast or snacking. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for those looking to enjoy baked goods with a healthier twist. Plus, their soft, tender crumb and naturally sweet flavor make them a hit with both kids and adults!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or low-fat)
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
Add the Greek yogurt, light brown sugar, unsweetened applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Whisk together until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula or wooden spoon, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix to avoid dense muffins.
Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 of the way full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these Lower Fat Banana Nut Chip Muffins as a delicious breakfast or snack with a lower-fat twist!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2177 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 84.1 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.4 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 190 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 2201 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 318.5 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.7 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.1 g | ||
| Protein | 61.2 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 2869 mg | 61% | |
*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.
