Low Fat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1/4 cup apple sauce1/4 cup margarine1 egg1 cup mashed banana1/3 cup sugar3/4 cup whole wheat flour3/4 cup white flour1 Tbsp hot water1 tsp baking soda1/4 cup chocolate chips
Directions
blend sugar, apple sauce, and butter then add egg and banana.
Dissolve baking soda in water then add to banana mixture.
Add remaining ingredients.
Divide into 12 muffin tins.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 350F.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FAIRYWINGS21.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 151.9
  • Total Fat: 5.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 17.8 mg
  • Sodium: 160.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 3.0 g

Member Reviews
  • JDLANDER
    I subbed out the margarine for the same amount of applesauce--making it 1/2 c. applesauce instead of 1/4 c. applesauce and 1/4 c. margarine. I also only used 1/4 c. sugar. They were wonderful and it put it to a little over 117 cal instead of 152! - 6/5/08
  • FUNCHICK76
    Great and easy recipie. I substituted walnuts for the chocolate chips, very yummy! - 1/15/08
  • CINDYBEL
    Excellent. I added ground flax seed and wheat germ for extra nutrition and texture. I also upped the chocolate chips, using the minature chips. I got 18 muffins. I guess my muffin pan is smaller. - 3/8/09
  • PAMBAMO
    So easy to make! I followed along with the Splenda and applesauce substitutes...but I used more than 1/4 c. of chocolate chips! :) I will definitely make these again! - 11/1/08
  • CD1548631
    I just made these muffins and they are awesome!! I used chocolate + peanut butter chips and it came out great! I think I accidentally used more applesauce than I was supposed to, but the muffins came out super moist. Thanks for the recipe! - 9/3/08
  • GV0903
    I am always speculative of "healthier" versions of baking, but I was pleasantly suprised by this! I also subbed double the applesauce for the butter because I was out of margarine, but it was still yum yum. Even my honey (who literally HATES healthy things) liked them! - 8/14/08
  • GOIRISH5
    Wonderful! My kids loved them as well.
    I followed JDLANDER and subbed out margarine for applesauce. I also used Splenda instead of sugar. I figure this puts each muffin at about 100 calories. - 7/29/08
  • MPLSTRACY
    Quick and delicious! - 5/6/08
  • SUEALLAN
    Very good! I will make them again! - 3/24/08
  • MICKEYTAZ3
    I added bran to this recipie...my kids loved themm - 3/14/08
  • JJUP70
    THESE WERE AWESOME!!!

    I ADDED A FEW TBSPS OF MILLED FLAXSEED TO KICK UP THE HEALTH FACTOR. - 2/24/08
  • CD13484015
    This was the first time I've ever made muffins and they are delicious. Thanks for the recipe. - 5/2/13
  • CD12701257
    Just made these today! They turned out great and were very easy to make. I also subbed out the margarine for applesauce (making it 1/2 c of applesauce total). I baked the muffins on the center rack for about 22 minutes and they were nice and moist (but not too moist!) Will definitely make again! - 10/30/12
  • AXAJAN77
    This was my first "healthy baking" experience and I have to say: WOW! If only I'd know how delicious these would be Id have started much sooner. Hubby & Kids loved them. I kept the recipe pretty much as is, with the exception of apple sauce. I used 1/2 cup & no margarine. THANK YOU!!! - 10/19/12
  • AHEALTHIERME88
    I used I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Light instead of margarine and 1/2 cup mini chocolate morsals instead of 1/4 cup regular chocolate chips (the recipe didn't seem to have enough chocolate chips). I also made 34 mini muffins with the recipe instead of 12 full sized muffins (only 57 calories). - 9/6/12
  • DANCESWITHMOOSE
    Well, true to tradition for me :) I accidentally left out the margarine altogther! They were very dense and stuck to the paper liners, but they rose pretty well considering, and tasted fine. Since my goal tonite was something sweet or I was going to eat something I'd really regret, I was happy. - 9/6/12
  • QUEENYEESH
    These are good! Thanks for the recipe. My sister and her kids enjoyed them too. :) - 5/6/11
  • BUBBLEJ1
    I also left out the butter and added more applesauce, as well as cutting the sugar, but I used more chocolate chips! I made them into mini muffins for more portion control. Yummy, I hope they freeze well! - 8/7/10
  • 40TOLOSE3
    The muffins didn't rise. Followed the recipe, but tasted like there were ingredient(s) missing. - 4/18/10
  • BLUE-EYED-MAMA
    Delicious! We used mini chocolate chips, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. SO yummy. - 4/17/10
  • SYELLICO
    Great, easy recipe. My 6-year old loves these! - 4/17/10
  • KAYLEEJBURGESS
    Excellent!! - 4/3/10
  • MAGUISK
    Excellent! I cut the sugar in half, used whole wheat flour and added 1/4 cup wheat germ. Kids love them. Husband is okay with the results. I also made them as small cookies and they held together just fine. - 2/1/10