Lighter Banana Muffins Recipe
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Lighter Banana Muffins

By: Shelby Mendiguren 
"This banana bread has no oil, or butter of any sort. It doesn't need it! Because this bread isn't greasy it makes great muffins without the greasy bottoms I have experienced through other recipes. The walnuts are optional."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (386)

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What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 muffins
 

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease or line 10 muffin cups.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine eggs and bananas. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt, sugar and baking soda. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture. Fold in walnuts if desired. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 195 | Total Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 42mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2006 by HEATHERALAPEACH   view full review
Wow, these were good! I followed everyone's advice and added 4oz unsweetened applesauce, 4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2006 by smileyy   view full review
These muffins were very yummy and moist, and surprisingly fat free. Many people said their...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2003 by MIKAILEE   view full review
I've made banana muffins many times, and I must say that these are the ultimate! They were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by azgal   view full review
I added an extra banana and 1/4 cup skim milk. I also substituted Splenda for the sugar. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by RCHABAN   view full review
I found these muffins to be a little dry, but very tasty. Next time I would add some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2006 by Julie M   view full review
I was so impressed that there is no oil or margarine in these! They are really good. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by LJB126   view full review
Pretty good muffin, but the batter was very thick and I thought it needed modifying. Which, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by SHUICHI   view full review
They tasted quite good, especially because they were fat-free. They were easy to make, but the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by MARILYN GREEN   view full review
I am glad that I tried these muffins. While they are a bit chewy due to the lack of oil, the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2003 by KATIES_COOKIN   view full review
Was it me? I must of done something wrong. My muffins came out dry and chewy even though I...

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