Skinny Banana Muffins

 

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Muffin tin
  • Muffin liners or cooking spray
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with muffin liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, honey or maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
  5. Add Optional Mix-Ins: If desired, fold in the dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.
  6. Fill the Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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