Skinny Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Skinny Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with mashed banana and honey for a lighter, healthier breakfast muffin.

Bananas are a staple at my house. I buy them nearly every time I go to the grocery store. I love that they are so inexpensive and they are perfect for naturally sweetening baked goods.

WHAT MAKES SKINNY CHOCOCLATE CHIP MUFFINS HEALTHIER?

• Whole wheat flour is used instead of all-purpose flour. It not only adds more nutrition, but a slight nutty flavor.
• There’s no added butter or refined sugar, and only 1 tablespoon of healthy oil.
• The Greek yogurt gives these muffins an extra protein boost.
• Only 167  calories per serving. That’s amazingly low for a muffin.
• Dark chocolate chips add plenty of chocolate flavor but not as much sugar as other types of chocolate.

HOW TO MAKE SKINNY BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS:

• Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir just until blended.
• Stir in the chocolate chips and divide batter between 12 greased muffin cups.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 18 to 22 minutes

So easy!

TIPS FOR MAKING:

• Be sure to use really ripe bananas for the sweetest muffins. They should have lots of black spots on the peels.
• These muffins will keep for 2 to 3 days at room temperature and a little longer if you store them in the refrigerator.
• They can easily be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap or foil and put them in a large ziptop bag.

More Breakfast Recipes:

• Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal
• Peanut Butter and Banana Oatmeal Bars
• Banana Peach Smoothie

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Skinny Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Skinny Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with mashed banana and honey for a lighter, healthier breakfast muffin.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes

Servings 12

Calories 167 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon soy, almond, or coconut milk
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together mashed banana, vanilla extract, honey, oil, egg, Greek yogurt, and milk.

4. Add dry ingredients to wet and stir just until blended.

5. Fold in chocolate chips. 

6. Divide batter evenly between muffin cups. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes.

7. Cool for a few minutes and then remove muffins from pan.

Nutrition Facts

Skinny Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 18mg6%

Sodium 159mg7%

Potassium 227mg6%

Carbohydrates 29g10%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 13g14%

Protein 4g8%

Calcium 35mg4%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Vitamin A 49IU1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe slightly adapted from OMGChocolateDesserts.com