Low Fat Classic Banana Muffins
Light, fluffy, and bursting with natural sweetness, these Low Fat Classic Banana Muffins are the perfect guilt-free treat for any time of day. Made with ripe bananas, a touch of honey, and unsweetened applesauce, this recipe skips the butter and oil while retaining moist, tender texture and rich flavor. A dash of vanilla and a hint of cinnamon elevate these muffins to bakery-level deliciousness, while wholesome ingredients like all-purpose flour and easily accessible pantry staples make them a breeze to whip up. Ready in just 35 minutes, these healthy banana muffins are ideal for busy mornings, post-workout snacks, or satisfying your sweet tooth without the excess calories. Bake up a batch today and enjoy a low-fat twist on a classic favorite!
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Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
Step 3
Add the egg, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and honey to the mashed bananas. Mix well to combine.
Step 4
In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Step 8
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Enjoy your low fat banana muffins warm or store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (788.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1321.8 |
| Total Fat 10.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 219.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2418.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 285.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 104.6g | |
| Protein 29.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 89.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1666.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories