Low-Calorie Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Low-Calorie Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

These muffins are a delicious way to use ripe bananas while keeping calorie intake low. Enjoy them warm with fruit and a cup of tea or coffee.

About Time:

  • Yield: 9 muffins
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 100g (3.5oz) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 100g (3.5oz) ripe banana, mashed
  • ½ cup (8 tablespoons) granulated sweetener (e.g., erythritol)
  • 3 large eggs, whisked
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 15g (1 tablespoon) milk or dark chocolate chips
  • Low-calorie cooking spray

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F, Gas Mark 4).
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mash the ripe banana thoroughly. Add the granulated sweetener and mix well. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Prepare Muffin Pan: Lightly coat a 9-cup muffin pan with low-calorie cooking spray.
  7. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the 9 muffin cups.
    Bake: Bake for 25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with fresh fruit and your favorite beverage.