Weight Watchers Banana Muffins with Tart Lemon Icing
Elevate your breakfast or snack time with these delightful Weight Watchers Banana Muffins with Tart Lemon Icing—a perfect blend of natural sweetness and zesty goodness! Made with ripe bananas, unsweetened applesauce, and a touch of vanilla, these muffins are irresistibly moist and packed with flavor while being low in calories. The refreshing tart lemon icing, made with fresh lemon juice and zest, adds a bright, tangy finish that beautifully complements the banana base. Quick and easy to prepare in under 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for those seeking a guilt-free, Weight Watchers-friendly treat. Perfect for meal prep, dessert, or simply indulging your cravings, these muffins are sure to become a crowd favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork or potato masher until smooth.
Add the egg, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar to the mashed bananas. Whisk until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin liners, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the muffins cool, prepare the lemon icing. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and slightly thickened.
Once the muffins are completely cool, drizzle the lemon icing over the tops using a spoon or piping bag. Allow the icing to set for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your Weight Watchers Banana Muffins with Tart Lemon Icing as a delicious low-calorie treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 10.3 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1787 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 323.0 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 164.4 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1604 mg | 34% | |
*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.
