Low calorie banana bread muffins
What is better on a Sunday morning than a delicious buttered muffin with a cup of coffee? Genuinely nothing. These low calorie banana bread muffins are the perfect low calorie dessert for anyone with a major sweet tooth who is also trying to lose weight. At just 78 calories a muffin, there’s no need to stop at one!
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Banana bread anything will spark my interest right away. These low calorie banana bread muffins are my new obsession. They are so insanely easy to make in one bowl but have all the delicious flavors of a freshly baked banana bread! You can have them as a quick grab ‘n’ go snack throughout the week or have them for breakfast with a generous serving of butter and a cup of coffee.
My chocolate chip banana bread is one of the most popular recipes on my blog, and for good reason. These muffins are a mini version of that banana bread without the lengthy baking time and easier portion control. Making banana bread into muffins is the perfect way to portion it out without worrying about overeating.
If there is one thing that will be executed flawlessly on this blog it has to be a good dessert mashup. From tiramisu cookies to cinnamon roll muffins, there is nothing better than a delicious dessert mashup that is calorie deficit friendly! Losing weight is hard enough without having to cut out all of your favorite desserts. These low calorie banana bread muffins are the perfect quick and easy sweet treat for anyone in a calorie deficit this autumn. They make for great snack prep as they can be stored and kept fresh for up to 5 days in the fridge! Even if you’re not in a calorie deficit, you’re going to want to try these muffins. They are moist, sweet and spiced and they are so so easy to make! So if you love banana bread but don’t want to make an entire loaf, these muffins will be your go-to.
Ingredients
Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.
To make these low calorie banana bread muffins you will need:
Banana – This recipe calls for one overripe banana.
Egg – One egg at room temperature. To quickly get a refrigerated egg to room temperature, place it into a bowl of warm water for at least 10 minutes.
0% fat greek yogurt – Greek yogurt is thicker than regular yogurt and is perfect for adding moisture to these muffins. You can use 0% fat regular yogurt or even low-fat yogurt for this recipe but the calories may differ.
Vanilla – No muffin recipe is complete without vanilla!
0 calorie brown sugar – I find that this 0 calorie brown sugar alternative is perfect for muffins and cakes where you’d normally use brown sugar. It tastes almost identical and contains 0 calories! You can use any 0 calorie granulated sweetener here but be mindful of the conversion.
Self-raising flour – You can sub for plain/all-purpose flour with the addition of baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Baking powder – To help the muffins rise to perfection.
Cinnamon – A staple in any banana bread recipe!
How to make low calorie banana bread muffins
- Pre-heat oven to 200°C (390°F). Prep a 6-count muffin tray with muffin liners and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mash the banana until smooth or with very few lumps. Add the egg, yogurt, vanilla and 0 calorie brown sugar and whisk until smooth.
- Add the flour, baking powder and cinnamon and whisk to combine. Divide the batter equally between the 6 muffin liners and bake for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the muffins comes out with a few crumbs.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tray for a few minutes before enjoying!
Substitutions
0 calorie brown sugar – The sweetener I use is a 1:1 ratio of sweetener to sugar. If the sweetener you use is a different ratio to sugar then you would adjust accordingly.
Self-raising flour – Self-raising flour contains baking powder, baking soda and salt which makes it great for muffins. If you don’t have any to hand, you can use an equal amount of plain/all-purpose flour and add 3/4 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda and 1/4 tsp salt.
0% fat yogurt – You can use low-fat or even full-fat yogurt but the calories will differ. You can also use regular yogurt but I find that Greek yogurt is thicker and creamier which results in a fluffier and softer muffin.
Storage
These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. To freeze these muffins, place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months!
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Low calorie banana bread muffins
Ingredients
- 100 g overripe banana (1 medium banana)
- 1 egg
- 40 g 0% fat greek yogurt*
- 60 g 0 calorie brown sugar
- 80 g self-raising flour*
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 200°C (390°F). Prep a 6-count muffin tray with muffin liners and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mash the banana until smooth or with very few lumps. Add the egg, yogurt, vanilla and 0 calorie brown sugar and whisk until smooth. Add the flour, baking powder and cinnamon and whisk to combine.
- Divide the batter equally between the 6 muffin liners and bake for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the muffins comes out with a few crumbs.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tray for a few minutes before enjoying!
Notes
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