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.
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!
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!
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!
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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.
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
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with liners, or spray with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl combine bananas, Greek yogurt, egg, agave and brown sugar until well blended.
- In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips.
- Add flour mixture to banana mixture, and stir until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes, until a tester comes out clean.
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 162Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 16mgSodium 254mgCarbohydrates 32gFiber 3gSugar 15gProtein 4g
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Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Skinny muffins!? Sign me up! These look great, Erin!
Carol at Wild Goose Mama says
I love to eat muffins for breakfast, but I don’t because of the calories. I am LIKING this concept. Plus banana and chocolate chips—come one—great combo.
Emily @ Life on Food says
I need Spring! We got snow yesterday. Yuck!
Lise @MomLovesBaking says
I love me some muffins. Yum!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
And suddenly I’m craving muffins, these look fantastic 🙂
Christie says
These would definitely be a hit in my house!
Lauren+Kelly+Nutrition says
I want these muffins for breakfast tomorrow! I love that they are healthier 🙂
Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says
I think I need this with my coffee!
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
banana bread and banana muffins are my favorite quick breads. I need to make these ASAP!!!
J @ Bless Her Heart Y'all says
You should always have muffins! And always have chocolate! These look and sound delicious!
Shadi says
I have saved this recipe to make it tomorrow and I’m sure we will love it!
Shadi says
I have saved this recipe to make it tomorrow and I’m sure we will love it! They are just so easy and simple!
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says
The perfect breakfast treat!!
Debbie Boisvenue says
Does anyone know how many calories in these muffins?
Erin S says
I just updated with the nutrition facts above.