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Healthified Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffins

Healthified Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffins
Recipe Tip
What is "Healthified"?
We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the originals.
Success
One of the secrets to tender muffins is to not overmix the batter. Stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
Did You Know?
Bananas that are too ripe for eating are perfect for baking. If you can't use them right away, just freeze. They'll turn dark brown on the outside, but be soft and ready for baking (when thawed) under the peel.
Time-Saver
Wrap cooled muffins individually and freeze. You can grab just one for breakfast on the go.

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85% less sat fat • 66% less fat • 38% fewer calories than the original recipe—see the comparison. Peel away fat and calories with this healthified take on a classic. More banana for natural sweetness and whole wheat flour makes it better than ever! From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:40 min
makes:12 muffins
Muffins
1 2/3cups Gold Medal® whole wheat flour
2/3cup sugar
1teaspoon baking powder
1/2teaspoon baking soda
1/2teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4teaspoon salt
1cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
3egg whites
1/4cup canola oil
1/4cup fat-free (skim) milk
1teaspoon vanilla
1/3cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Topping
1tablespoon sugar
1/8teaspoon ground cinnamon
1.Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups.
2.In large bowl, mix flour, 2/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and salt.
3.In medium bowl, beat bananas, egg whites, oil, milk and vanilla with fork until smooth. Stir into flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Gently stir in chocolate chips. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
4.In small bowl, mix topping ingredients. Sprinkle evenly over batter in cups.
5.Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until light golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove muffins from pan to cooling rack.
Nutritional Information
1 Muffin: Calories 210 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 160mg; Total Carbohydrate 33g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 18g); Protein 3g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 6% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
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Posted at 1:05 PM on November 23 2011 by LaurenCocch16
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Posted at 1:04 PM on November 23 2011 by Jennifer at EatBetterAmerica
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Delicious!
I love love love these muffins. I have made these muffins for family and friends, they all have asked for the recipe. I substitute the oil for applesauce and they still taste great.
Posted at 9:52 PM on June 22 2011 by MissMollyBaker
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Delish!!!!
I love making these muffins. They are so yummy and I actually substituted the sugar with organic brown rice syrup and left out the oil per the rice syrup instructions. And also I kept off the topping. My whole family loves them!!
Posted at 4:01 PM on February 24 2010 by
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OUTSTANDING!
Usually when I bake with whole wheat flour, there is a bitter taste. Not with this recipe! This is a saver. It is very tasty, quick and simple to make. I, like one of the others, added a handful of walnuts. Yummy!!
Posted at 4:00 PM on February 24 2010 by
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FANTASTIC!!
These muffins are so delicious. I also add a 1/3 cup of Walnuts. Although I think the recipe would be great without them too!!
Posted at 12:19 PM on January 19 2010 by Amsey83
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great muffins
comes out great!! there is no need to make any substitutions.. My family loves them from the youngest 1 1/2... great snack and breakfast with yogurt.
Posted at 3:26 PM on September 18 2009 by LeticiaG
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Awesome muffin!
I added 1/4 cup reduced fat peanut butter and omitted the topping. They are the best banana muffins that I have ever made. The whole family loves them!
Posted at 10:54 AM on February 16 2009 by EdensMommy
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muffins
Oh my word--are these ever delicious! I made them with orange flavored cranberries instread of chocolate chips and skippped the sugar topping. They were gone in a day. I made them with a two-year old who loved smashing the bananas and ate the muffins with great gusto!
Posted at 9:44 AM on October 27 2008 by MrsLoomis
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Straight from the oven!
These turned out MUCH better then I expected. Very fluffy and yummy. If you're a big fan of banana bread, I find these a bit sweeter due to the topping, but otherwise absolutely delish warm out of the oven!
Posted at 3:02 PM on September 23 2008 by sunflower154
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