HEALTHY RECIPE
OCTOBER 2023
Banana chocolate chip mini muffins
These two-bite treats are the perfect solution for a chocolate craving — and a great way to use up a ripe banana. The banana’s natural sweetness cuts down on the need for a lot of added sugar, and the oats add fiber and just the right texture. Pair with your favorite hot beverage for a mid-morning snack or an afternoon pick-me-up. Freeze leftover muffins (if there are any) for 2–3 months, then thaw and reheat to enjoy again.
Ingredients:
5 sprays cooking spray
⅔ cup plain low-fat yogurt
⅓ cup 1% low-fat milk
1 large egg
½ cup uncooked quick oats
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 large ripe banana, mashed
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup whole wheat flour
1¼ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon table salt
½ cup mini chocolate chips
Directions:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 24-cup mini-muffin pan with nonstick spray. Whisk together yogurt, milk and egg in a large bowl. Add oats, brown sugar, banana and vanilla, whisking to combine; let stand 5 minutes.
Step 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add flour mixture and all but 1 tablespoon chocolate chips to yogurt mixture, stirring until moistened.
Step 3
Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups; sprinkle evenly with reserved chocolate chips. Bake until golden brown on top and toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean, 15–17 minutes.
Step 4
Let cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes; run knife around outside of cups to loosen muffins from pan. Remove from pan and cool completely on rack. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving size: 1 muffin | Calories: 72 | Total fat: 2 g | Saturated fat: 1 g | Sodium: 111 mg | Total carbohydrates: 12 g | Fiber: 1 g | Protein: 2 g
Source: WeightWatchers
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