Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins
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Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins
Description
Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins use a batter made from mashed ripe bananas and applesauce, adding natural sweetness and moisture. Cocoa powder and a combination of baking soda and baking powder provide structure and lightness, while rolled oats processed into finer pieces enrich the texture. Flour forms the base, and semi-sweet chocolate chips deliver pockets of melty chocolate throughout. The muffins are portioned into lined or greased standard muffin tins and baked at 350°F for about 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. A short cooling period allows them to set before enjoying or storing.
The use of bananas and applesauce reduces added fat, while oats contribute some whole grain character. These muffins provide a balance of flavors and textures with soft crumb, gentle chocolate bitterness, and sweetness from sugar and fruit.
They are suitable as a snack or breakfast treat and can be refrigerated or frozen to extend freshness.
Ingredients
- 5 banana very ripe
- 1 cup applesauce
- 2 egg
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ¼ cups rolled oats
- 2 cups flour
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. In a large mixing bowl combine the bananas, applesauce, eggs, and sugar with a hand mixer until the bananas are blended in well.
- Mix in the cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Measure the oats into a blender or food processor and pulse a few times until the oats become finer pieces.
- Add the blended oats and flour to the mix and blend until everything is thoroughly mixed. Then stir in the chocolate chips (I like to reserve about 1/2 cup to sprinkle on the top of each muffin just before baking).
- Use a 1/4 up measuring cup and measure it (slightly heaping) into regular-size muffin tins that have been lined with cooking spray or baking liners. This makes 2 dozen muffins.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, they are ready when a toothpick in the center comes out without batter.
- Cool for 5 to 10 minutes before removing from the baking tin, then cool completely on the counter or a cooling rack. They can be refrigerated or frozen to last longer.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 46IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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