Introduction
These sugar-free healthy muffins are perfect for anyone looking for a nutritious and delicious snack or breakfast option. Made without flour, milk, or butter, these muffins are naturally sweetened with ripe banana and applesauce, making them a guilt-free treat you can enjoy any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup (45 g) rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60 g) unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup (45 g) dark chocolate chips or sugar-free chocolate chips
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 muffins
- Calories: 100 per muffin
Preparation Time
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
- Total time: 30-35 minutes
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with a non-stick spray.
Prepare the Batter
- Mash Banana: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth.
- Add Egg: Add the egg and whisk together until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just mixed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the vanilla extract and unsweetened applesauce, stirring until the batter is smooth.
Add Chocolate Chips
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the dark chocolate chips or sugar-free chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Fill the Muffin Tin
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve
- Enjoy: Enjoy your healthy, sugar-free, flour-free, milk-free, and butter-free muffins as a quick and delicious snack or breakfast option.
Storage Notes
- Room Temperature: These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerator: Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Simply thaw at room temperature or warm in the microwave before serving.
These muffins are not only healthy but also incredibly easy to make. Enjoy them with your favorite morning beverage or as a snack throughout the day!
