So after a month off, and the back to school rush, I'm finally back to my blog. These Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins turned out awesome, and they are low fat as an extra bonus. For an even healthier snack you can substitute some or all of the white flour for whole wheat, and use splenda instead of sugar. I've used regular chocolate chips in this recipe, but I think I will try the miniature chips next time. Either way - bananas and chocolate are a great pair!
Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.
12 muffins
350 degree oven
25 minutes
3 large very ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup applesauce (I used a lunch box sized prepackaged cup - 100ml)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup all purpose flour (or half and half with whole wheat)
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup chocolate chips
Mash the bananas in a large bowl. Add sugar and mix until well blended. Add in egg and applesauce, and beat together. Without stirring, add the dry ingredients to the bowl. Once they are all added together, stir the dry ingredients a bit, then incorporate into the wet ingredients; you could just use a separate bowl, but why do more dishes? Stir in the chocolate chips.
Spoon into medium sized muffin tins, well greased or lined with liners. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degree oven.
Okay, chocolate and banana are my favorite combo... but am I on cheap drugs ? Or did I miss the Oatmeal part ? Regardless, Im trying some tomorrow, my freezer is full of black bananas !
Posted by: Marci | September 14, 2006 at 07:18 AM
Ahh ... well, YOU'RE not on the cheap drugs, but I think I was when I typed out the recipe! All fixed - the 'oatmeal' part of 'Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip muffins' is back in!
Thanks for mentioning it.
Posted by: Megan | September 14, 2006 at 05:36 PM
I made these and they were awesome! I didn't have applesauce so I used oil. Not low fat but GOOD. Thanks so much! These were PERFECT and now a family favourite.
Posted by: patti | February 02, 2007 at 10:33 PM
Glad you liked them, Patti! They are good with oil, too - I don't always have applesauce on hand to bake them. If you really want to clog your arteries, melted butter is yummy too. Thanks for visiting.
Posted by: Megan | February 03, 2007 at 12:36 AM
Great muffins. I just baked a batch, and ate one fresh from the oven. Now I have to wait for the rest of my bananas to ripen so I can make more.
Posted by: Shelly | September 20, 2007 at 11:03 PM
Absolutely delicious!
I made a batch without chocolate chips and drizzled a little maple syrup on top when they came out of the oven.
The batch with chocolate chips was a hit too.
Thank you!
Posted by: Rachael | March 16, 2008 at 07:41 AM
Rachael - the maple syrup sounds like an awesome addition! We love maple syrup here.
Glad you liked them, and I'm going to give your variation a try.
Thanks for visiting!
Megan
Posted by: Megan | March 21, 2008 at 03:48 AM
Muffins were yummy! I did not have applesauce so I used yogurt in its place. Worked nicely.
Posted by: jill | May 03, 2008 at 06:24 PM
mmmmmmmmm i am going to try these now!!
Posted by: amy | July 09, 2008 at 05:13 AM
So I just made these and followed it by the recipe except I only used 1/4 of white sugar and two packs of sweetner.
Anddd I also figured out the nutritional info (of my altered recipe):
129 calories
2.5 fat
Enjoy:)
Posted by: Gloria | July 19, 2008 at 01:06 AM
Hi Gloria - thanks for the nutritional info! Glad you liked the muffins, and thanks for visiting.
Amy - hope you liked them!
Megan
Posted by: Megan | August 07, 2008 at 05:57 PM
Do you use regular oatmeal...or does quick cooking work just as well?
Posted by: Elizabeth | September 12, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Muffins were delicious! I to used oil for apple sauce as I had none on hand. Will try that in the future though. I only had 2 large organic bananas but they still worked out great! Thanks
Posted by: Tiffany | September 17, 2008 at 01:49 AM
I have been looking for a "keeper" muffin recipe and I found it. Followed the recipe perfectly, and these were AMAZING. Everyone loved them and couldn't believe there was no butter or oil. Perfection!!!
Posted by: Kelsey | October 23, 2008 at 09:48 PM
Hi everyone
I'm really glad you enjoy the muffins - they are one of my favourites, too.
Elizabeth - I usually use quick oats, but not the '1-minute' kind. Those don't seem to hold their texture well enough in a muffin; the 3-minute oatmeal works fine, as does the old fashioned kind.
Posted by: Megan | October 26, 2008 at 02:54 AM
Okay, so I just tried these with a blend of white flour and barley flour and they were really good!! Barley flour is very healthy but is smoother than whole wheat flour.
Posted by: Megan | December 17, 2009 at 06:06 PM
Muffins were delicious! I to used oil for apple sauce as I had none on hand. Will try that in the future though. I only had 2 large organic bananas but they still worked out great! Thanks
Posted by: sinful bikini | June 21, 2011 at 03:33 AM