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Skinny Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins


Skinny Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins – a lightened up (but you would never know it) banana muffin with chocolate chips. They freeze well, so you can always have them on hand for quick breakfasts.

skinny banana chocolate chip muffins on a napkin

Spring is officially here!  Is the weather spring like where you are?  We had a really mild winter, aside from a few weeks, that I really can’t complain.  Most of January was in the 50’s.  When the weather did decide to return to close to normal, it was hard to deal with!  Snow, in February, how dare you!  Amazing how we get so used to, and spoiled by a good thing, we only complain and see the negative when things return to normal.  Well, now that April is only 2 days awhile, hopefully things will stay nice from now on!

Skinny Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins {Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts}

It has been awhile since I have shared a new muffin recipe around here.  If there are 3 things you know about me it is 1.  I love muffins.  2.  I can never turn down a brownie.  And 3. I am all about easy dinners.  So it seems like it is only right to live up to my reputation and produce more muffins!  I am pretty sure there are close to 30 muffin recipes already on the blog, but when it comes to muffins there can never be too many.  I love to have them in my freezer for super fast breakfasts in the morning.  My son can get out 2 muffins, pop them in the microwave, grab some fruit and he is eating in 1 minute.  And, I didn’t have to do anything!

skinny banana chocolate chip muffins in a muffin tin

These skinny banana chocolate chip muffins are skinny because they use Greek yogurt and some agave in place of the sugar. Feel free to use honey if you do not have agave, it will work just as well.  Also, these muffins are 100% whole wheat due to the white whole wheat flour.  Still super tender and moist, just a little bit better for you.  I like to use mini chocolate chips, because the chocolate gets in every bite that way. This is the perfect use for those over ripe ones sitting on your counter!

Want more muffins? Check out the 50 Muffins that have been shared here before, all in one place.
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Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Blender Muffins
Peach Cobbler Muffins
Chocolate Banana Muffins by Love from the Oven

Yield: 12

Skinny Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Skinny Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - a lightened up (but you would never know it) banana muffin with chocolate chips. They freeze well, so you can always have them on hand for quick breakfasts.

Skinny Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - a lightened up (but you would never know it) banana muffin with chocolate chips. They freeze well, so you can always have them on hand for quick breakfasts.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 medium sized bananas, , mashed
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup Agave
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with liners, or spray with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl combine bananas, Greek yogurt, egg, agave and brown sugar until well blended.
  3. In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips.
  4. Add flour mixture to banana mixture, and stir until just combined.
  5. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 14-16 minutes, until a tester comes out clean.

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 162Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 16mgSodium 254mgCarbohydrates 32gFiber 3gSugar 15gProtein 4g

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Debbie Boisvenue

Monday 22nd of January 2018

Does anyone know how many calories in these muffins?

Erin S

Monday 22nd of January 2018

I just updated with the nutrition facts above.

Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet

Friday 8th of January 2016

The perfect breakfast treat!!

Shadi

Thursday 7th of January 2016

I have saved this recipe to make it tomorrow and I'm sure we will love it! They are just so easy and simple!

Shadi

Thursday 7th of January 2016

I have saved this recipe to make it tomorrow and I'm sure we will love it!

J @ Bless Her Heart Y'all

Thursday 7th of January 2016

You should always have muffins! And always have chocolate! These look and sound delicious!

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