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Delicious, low-fat banana muffins

Friday, 21 May 2010

These low-fat banana muffins make a delicious afternoon snack when you need a little energy boost- without ruining you weight loss efforts. Full of flavour and low in carbs, these are a healthy alternative to store-bought muffins and other sugary snacks.


This recipe makes 12 banana muffins. Each one contains only 79.5 calories, with 17.1 grams of carbs and 0.6 grams of fat. And best of all, they’re quick and easy to make. Here’s how you can make these yummy muffins at home…


What you’ll need:


  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Directions:


  1. Preheat oven to around 180 degrees C. Grease your muffin tin with low-fat margarine or cooking oil spray, or line with paper muffin cases.
  2. Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
    In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, egg, banana and vanilla extract. Blend well and add the applesauce.
  3. Slowly combine the two mixtures together and mix well.
  4. Scoop the batter into the muffin tin. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.


And there you have it! A delicious low-fat treat for under 100 calories. Satisfy your craving for sweet taste without blowing your diet plan calorie limit. For added fibre, why not try mixing in some flax seeds? You can adapt this recipe as you choose to create your own yummy, nutritious snacks to get you through the day.



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