Pat's Low Fat Banana Muffins

Start your morning off right with Pat’s Low Fat Banana Muffins—a deliciously healthy way to satisfy your sweet cravings without the guilt! Packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the moisture of unsweetened applesauce and non-fat yogurt, these muffins are light, fluffy, and bursting with banana flavor. With just a few pantry staples and 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe comes together effortlessly. A touch of cinnamon adds a warm, comforting spice, while the low-fat ingredients make these muffins perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack. Bake up a dozen in under 20 minutes and enjoy a tender, guilt-free treat that’s great on the go or paired with your favorite morning coffee. Perfect for fans of low-fat baking and anyone looking to use up overripe bananas!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup plain non-fat yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup 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, plain non-fat yogurt, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar to the mashed bananas. Whisk until the mixture is well combined and smooth.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to ensure the muffins stay tender.

Step 6

Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Enjoy your healthy and delicious banana muffins as a snack or breakfast treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(764.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1506.0

Total Fat 10.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 220.7mg	0%
Sodium 1830.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 328.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 148.9g
Protein 32.6g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 213.3mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 1701.4mg	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: 6.2%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 85.3%