Skinny Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffins

Health score
2%
Skinny Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffins
40 min.
12
201kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious yet guilt-free treat to brighten your morning? Look no further than these Skinny Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffins! Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the rich flavor of miniature semisweet chocolate chips, these muffins are the perfect way to start your day or enjoy as a delightful brunch option.

What makes these muffins truly special is their wholesome ingredients. Made with gold whole wheat flour, they provide a hearty dose of fiber while keeping the calorie count in check at just 201 kcal per muffin. With a delightful balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, they are not only satisfying but also nourishing.

These muffins are incredibly easy to whip up, taking only about 40 minutes from start to finish. Whether you’re a busy parent looking for a quick breakfast solution or a baking enthusiast wanting to impress your friends, this recipe is sure to please. The combination of warm spices like cinnamon and the comforting aroma of freshly baked goods will fill your kitchen with an inviting scent that’s hard to resist.

So grab your mixing bowls and muffin liners, and get ready to indulge in a treat that’s both delicious and healthy. Your taste buds will thank you, and you’ll feel great knowing you’re enjoying a wholesome snack!

Ingredients

  • 1.7 cups flour whole wheat
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup banana very ripe mashed (2 to 3 medium)
  •  egg whites 
  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • 0.3 cup skim milk fat-free (skim)
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.3 cup semisweet chocolate chips miniature
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups.
  2. In large bowl, mix flour, 2/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and salt.
  3. In medium bowl, beat bananas, egg whites, oil, milk and vanilla with fork until smooth. Stir into flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Gently stir in chocolate chips. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  4. In small bowl, mix topping ingredients.
  5. Sprinkle evenly over batter in cups.
  6. Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until light golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove muffins from pan to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories201kcal
Protein7.2%
Fat33.36%
Carbs59.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.52
Glycemic Load
10.01
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.7908695482689%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.76mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:200.75kcal
10.04%
Fat:7.7g
11.85%
Saturated Fat:1.88g
11.75%
Carbohydrates:30.88g
10.29%
Net Carbohydrates:28.19g
10.25%
Sugar:16.45g
18.28%
Cholesterol:0.55mg
0.18%
Sodium:145.2mg
6.31%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.22%
100%
Caffeine:5.65mg
1.88%
Protein:3.74g
7.47%
Manganese:0.82mg
40.96%
Selenium:12.66µg
18.08%
Fiber:2.69g
10.76%
Magnesium:39.41mg
9.85%
Phosphorus:93.31mg
9.33%
Copper:0.16mg
8.17%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.59%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.19%
Iron:1.11mg
6.15%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.98%
Vitamin B3:0.98mg
4.91%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.83%
Potassium:164.52mg
4.7%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.37%
Vitamin K:4.21µg
4.01%
Calcium:38.45mg
3.84%
Folate:10.24µg
2.56%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.95%
Vitamin C:1.09mg
1.32%