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Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins for Guilt-Free Indulgence

These Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are a deliciously nutritious treat, perfect for breakfast or snack time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese or Greek yogurt for non-dairy option
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup or honey/agave syrup if needed
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil melted, or use butter
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 Mashed Ripe Banana about 2 large or 3 small bananas
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or dark chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Blender or food processor
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin pan with liners or grease with coconut oil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, melted coconut oil, and room-temperature eggs. Blend until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mashed banana, flour, baking powder, and sea salt until no lumps remain.
  4. Carefully combine the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution.
  6. Fill each muffin cup, leaving about ¼ inch space at the top.
  7. Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for 4-5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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