Low Fat Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins

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 that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 large Ripe bananas
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.33 cup Mini chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

Step 3

Add the egg, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(880.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1605.4

Total Fat 23.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 219.5mg	0%
Sodium 1800.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 326.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.2g	0%
Total Sugars 127.1g
Protein 39.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 187.9mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 2179.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.5%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 78.1%