Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Name: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup wheat bran; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup fat-free milk; 1-1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium); 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips; 1/3 cup chopped pecans

In Oak Creek, Wisconsin, Lauren Heyn bakes up these yummy treats. Lots of banana flavor and plenty of chocolate chips "disguise" the whole wheat taste in these moist muffins. They're perfect for breakfast or an anytime snack.

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat bran
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1-1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, bananas, applesauce and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips.
Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full with batter. Sprinkle with pecans.
Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 191 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 236mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins in Light & Tasty December/January 2005

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smagal

Mar 27, 2014

They looked great, but they weren't sweet enough for me.
scubacas

Feb 17, 2013

Easy to make, very flavorful I was able to easily make 18...WW pts+ is 3 per muffin (if you get 18 out of batch)
JoeRD

Feb 15, 2012

Yum-the whole family enjoyed this very yummy treat.
dv80det

Feb 14, 2012

These were so good!
omaTammy

Oct 27, 2010

My husband & I are trying to eat healthier, and after tasting these, he said he won't have a problem staying away from the things he shouldn't have! Thanks for this wonderful recipe!
NyxRizzi

Mar 25, 2010

I added some peanut butter chips along with the chocolate. Yum!
mjlouk

Mar 13, 2010

These were good but nothing special
jlastov1

Nov 22, 2009

Moist and delicious. I did not have any wheat bran available so I substituted quick cooking oatmeal. Generous recipe, I was able to get 18 regular size muffins from the batch.