Best 15 Low Fat Banana Muffins Recipes

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Are you looking for a healthier alternative to your favorite banana muffins? Look no further! These low-fat banana muffins are packed with flavor and moistness, without all the added fat and calories. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, whole wheat flour, and Greek yogurt, these muffins are a great way to start your day or enjoy as a guilt-free snack. With their fluffy texture and delicious banana flavor, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite.

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LOW-FAT BANANA MUFFINS



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If you are watching your diet, you don't have to give up your favorite baked goods; just make them a little lighter. This recipe makes a delicious muffin that you won't even realize what you are missing.-Marcia Lane, Hemet, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 15 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup sugar
3 egg whites
3 to 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 cups)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Combine remaining ingredients; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

LOW-FAT BANANA OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



Low-Fat Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins image

I am now actually "watching" my diet, and in the process am trying to make my favorites in a "low fat" manner. I took my favorite muffin recipes and combined them, made some adjustments and came up with this great recipe. Hope you enjoy them!

Provided by Graybert

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large bananas, mashed
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup flour (you can use whole wheat for a change if you like)
1/2 cup rolled oats (instant is fine)
1/3 cup applesauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Add sugar to mashed bananas and mix.
  • Add beaten egg and mix.
  • In a separate bowl mix all dry ingredients.
  • Add dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix well.
  • Mix in applesauce.
  • Add chocolate chips and Stir.
  • Spoon into medium size muffin tin (I use paper muffin cups so they won't stick) and fill 3/4's full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350.
  • Enjoy!

DELICIOUS LOW-FAT STRAWBERRY BANANA MUFFINS



Delicious Low-Fat Strawberry Banana Muffins image

Make and share this Delicious Low-Fat Strawberry Banana Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Genevieve 2

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/3 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1 cup skim milk
1/3 cup low-fat banana yogurt
1 mashed banana
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Spray a 12 cup muffin pan with vegetable cooking spray or line with paper cups. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugars, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Stir in strawberries.
  • In a small bowl, combine milk, yogurt, banana, egg, and vanilla. Mix well. Add milk mixture to dry ingredients and stir until just combined without overmixing. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full.
  • Bake until tops of muffins are firm and golden, about 20 minutes. Place on a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes. Turn muffins out onto rack and cool completely.

LOW FAT CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA MUFFINS



Low Fat Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins image

Make and share this Low Fat Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ScarletBegonia

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ripe bananas
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2-3/4 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Mash bananas.
  • Add remaining ingredients except chocolate chips and mix.
  • Add chocolate chips and stir (I start with the 1/2 c and add more if it looks like too little.).
  • Pour into grased muffin tins and bake at 350 for approx 15-20 minutes (until toothpick comes out clean).

LOW-FAT (OR FAT-FREE) BANANA-CRUNCH MUFFINS



Low-Fat (Or Fat-Free) Banana-Crunch Muffins image

I found this on Yahoo! health online. Wanted to find a healthy use for some of my aging bananas. It's moist and certainly guilt-free!!!

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup wheat and barley cereal, nuggets (I substituted 1/2 cup oatmeal here since I didn't have this ingredient)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about a cup)
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup egg substitute (I didn't have these either so I used 1/4 cup of eggs(about an egg and a half)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray 24 mini-muffin-pan cups with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix first six ingredients.
  • In large bowl, with wire whisk or fork, mix bananas, yogurt, egg substitute (egg) and vanilla well; stir in flour mixture just until moistened.
  • Spoon batter into muffin-pan cups.
  • Bake muffins 20 minutes or until tops are golden and toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean.
  • Remove from muffin-pan cups to wire racks.
  • Serve warm, or cool to serve later!
  • Note: I made these in heart-shaped pans I bought at a local grocery store.
  • This recipe only yielded four heart-shaped cakes when I did that, and I baked them for about 45-50 minutes.

KITTENCAL'S BANANA CINNAMON SNACK CAKE OR MUFFINS (LOW-FAT)



Kittencal's Banana Cinnamon Snack Cake or Muffins (Low-Fat) image

A wonderful lower-fat cake/muffin recipe that's easy to make as everything is mixed by hand --- this recipe was tested and developed using low-fat yogurt although I would think that low-fat sour cream may be substituted with good results --- visit www.kittencalskitchen.com for more low-fat recipes!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2-3/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain fat-free yogurt (can use low-fat yogurt)
3/4 cup mashed ripe banana
2 tablespoons oil
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 8 or 9-inch square baking pan or line muffin tins with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, banana, oil, egg and vanilla.
  • Pour over dry ingredients, and gently stir with a spatula until JUST blended (do not over mix).
  • Spread the batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the top of the cake is light brown, and edges begin to pull away from sides of the pan (bake slightly less time for muffins).
  • Cool cake in pan on rack for 10 minutes.
  • Loosen sides of cake with a dinner knife or a spatula.
  • Invert cake right side up and cool completely.
  • Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.

MULTI-GRAIN BANANA MUFFINS (LOW FAT, TOO!)



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I adapted a banana muffin recipe to include healthier grains, less oil, less sugar and more spice. They don't taste low-fat or healthy--just like good, homemade banana muffins.

Provided by anaisfern

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 oat bran
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup oats
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (use very ripe fruit)
1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine the oats and buttermilk in a small bowl; let these sit while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • Mix the dry ingredients (including the cinnamon and nutmeg) together in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Mash the banana until it's nearly smooth--measure once the fruit is mashed, of course.
  • Add the egg, oil, sugar, and vanilla.
  • After stirring those together, add in the oat-buttermilk mixture.
  • Add the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring just until the dry ingredients are absorbed and no large lumps remain.
  • Refrain from over-mixing.
  • Grease twelve muffin cups.
  • Spoon the batter in, filling the cups evenly to about 2/3 or 3/4 full.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes, until the top is slightly springy when gently pushed with a finger.

LOW FAT BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



Low Fat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins image

Make and share this Low Fat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SJG3483

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
8 ounces low-fat vanilla yogurt or 8 ounces nonfat vanilla yogurt
10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and egg and blend well.
  • Add the mashed bananas, applesauce, and yogurt and stir to combine.
  • Stir in chocolate chips and set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add to the wet mixture and stir until just blended- the batter will be lumpy.
  • Pour the batter into muffins tins.
  • Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes- be careful not to let them get too brown.

LOW FAT BANANA OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



Low Fat Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins image

Make and share this Low Fat Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by leah1665

Categories     Breakfast

Time 33m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large bananas
1/4 cup Splenda granular
1/4 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup applesauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup diced strawberry

Steps:

  • Mash bananas.
  • Add Splenda and mix.
  • Add the egg beaters and mix.
  • In a separate bowl, mix baking soda, baking powder, flour, and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to banana mixture and mix.
  • Add applesauce and strawberries. Mix well.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes at 350.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.6, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 234.9, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 1.8

BANANA DATE WALNUT MUFFINS (LOW FAT, VEGAN)



Banana Date Walnut Muffins (Low Fat, Vegan) image

Make and share this Banana Date Walnut Muffins (Low Fat, Vegan) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by VegSocialWorker

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup raw sugar
3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1-1/4 cups)
1/2 cup vanilla-flavored soymilk
1/3 cup natural applesauce
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1/4 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 and spray a muffin pan with non-stick spray or line with wax paper muffin cups.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In another bowl, mash the banana with the sugar, soymilk, apple sauce, and agave nectar.
  • Pour the banana mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until combined.
  • Add in the dates and walnuts, and pour into 12 muffin cups.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.3, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 140.6, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 14.4, Protein 3.2

PAT'S LOW FAT BANANA MUFFINS



Pat's Low Fat Banana Muffins image

These muffins are light and have almost a sponge cakes consistency. (and I don't feel guilty eating them)

Provided by Pat Deslippe

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 bananas
1 beaten egg
1/3 cup applesauce
2/3 cup artificial sweetener
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1/3 cup walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Mash bananas.
  • Stir in beaten egg.
  • Add applesauce, sweetener and mix well Add flour, soda, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mix.
  • Add nuts and chocolate chips.
  • Scoop into greased muffin tins.
  • (DO NOT USE PAPER CUPS BECAUSE THESE MUFFINS WILL STICK TO THEM!).
  • Bake 350 oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.7, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 337.4, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.7, Protein 2.5

LOW FAT BANANA NUT MUFFINS



Low Fat Banana Nut Muffins image

Make and share this Low Fat Banana Nut Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Becky Austin

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 18 muffins, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup applesauce
1 egg
4 very ripe bananas
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/4 cup pecans
1/2 cup wheat bran
4 tablespoons flax seed meal
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients in a blender. Mix until bananas and nuts are smooth. Empty mixture from blender into a bowl and stir in remaining ingredients. Mix well. Pour into muffin cups. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

KITTENCAL'S 1-GRAM LOW FAT BANANA-BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



Kittencal's 1-Gram Low Fat Banana-Blueberry Muffins image

Less than 1 gram of fat in each muffin but you wouldn't even know they are low-fat, these are even better the next day, and are just as delicious without the berries, of coarse you can use full-fat sour cream or yogurt, flavored yogurts only add to the taste of these muffins, I like to sprinkle a sugar/cinnamon mixture on top of each muffin before baking but that is optional, see note on bottom for doubling the recipe. For greasing see recipe#78579 --- visit www.kittencalskitchen.com for more low fat recipes!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas
1/3 cup sugar (or Splenda, increase the sugar for a sweeter muffin)
1/4 cup nonfat sour cream (or use low-fat sour cream or use fat-free yogurt)
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease or line 12 regular-size muffin tins with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt cinnamon, nutmeg (if using) and blueberries.
  • In another bowl beat banana, sour cream, sugar, egg and vanilla until just blended; stir into the dry blueberry mixture JUST until combined (do not over mix a few small lumps are fine!).
  • Scoop/divide the mixture between the muffin tins.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the muffins test done.
  • *NOTE* for a double recipe; because of the large amount of baking powder prepare each recipe in two separate bowls, do not double one recipe into one bowl.

LOW-FAT BANANA BUTTERMILK MUFFINS



Low-Fat Banana Buttermilk Muffins image

This is my alteration of a Taste of Home recipe, made with handy ingredients. The result is a moist flavorful muffin, not too sweet, but just right for our tastes. High in fiber and low-fat. What else could you want.

Provided by MsSally

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oatmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 -4 bananas, ripe and mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix all dry ingredients in medium bowl, set aside.
  • Mix all wet ingredients in small bowl.
  • Add to dry ingredients and mix till just wet.
  • Spoon batter into muffin tin, sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 375 for 15 to 20 mins or till test done. Cool on wire rack in tin for 5 mins then remove to rack to cool completely. Store in airtight container in fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.4, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 187.4, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 13.7, Protein 4.3

FLYING BISCUIT CAFE LOW-FAT BANANA MUFFINS



Flying Biscuit Cafe Low-fat Banana Muffins image

This gourmet recipe is courtesy of Chef April Moon, from the Flying Biscuit Cafe in Atlanta, Georgia. It will be the best low-fat muffin you have ever had!

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º F.
  • Lightly grease a dozen muffin tins or line with paper cups.
  • Place bananas, sugar, yogurt, melted butter, vanilla, and eggs together in a large mixing bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth.
  • In a second bowl sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combines.
  • Do not overmix, or the muffins will be tough.
  • Fill muffin cups three-quarters of the way full.
  • Bake for 25 to 35 minutes.
  • A toothpick inserted in the center of the muffins will come out clean when they are cooked.
  • Remove from the oven and cool slightly before eating.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor and moist texture.
  • Mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
  • Mix the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl.
  • Add the mashed bananas, melted butter, eggs, and milk to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in tough muffins.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full.
  • Bake the muffins at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These low-fat banana muffins are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are easy to make and can be customized with different mix-ins, such as nuts, seeds, or dried fruit. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast or a healthy snack, these muffins are a great choice.

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