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:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F, Gas Mark 4).
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- 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.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Prepare Muffin Pan: Lightly coat a 9-cup muffin pan with low-calorie cooking spray.
- 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. - 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.
