Healthy Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins

Healthy Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins: Full of nutrients and goodness!
Ok, my sugar consumption has been off the wall as of late! It started during the holidays and has just spiraled out of control. All I want to do is eat, eat, and eat! Maybe it’s the public health major in me, or the fact that I am suffering from the results of too much junk food, but I came to the realization that I needed to make a change. Over the weekend I went to the grocery store and bought a slew of healthier snack options that I can eat in place of all the sweets (carrots, almonds, pretzels, etc.) My sister also sent me her recipe for these yummy chocolate chunk banana muffins. Not only are they delicious, but they’re good for you too. 

This recipe uses whole wheat flour and substitutes calorie-laden Crisco with raw honey, unsweetened applesauce, and coconut oil. There is also the addition of flaxseed which provides extra nutrients. And for all you chocolate lovers out there, you’ll definitely get your fill! I know dark chocolate isn’t for everyone, but I personally love it. Plus if you’re like me and can’t give up chocolate all together, dark chocolate is a much healthier option opposed to regular milk chocolate. 

Anyway, with a busy work schedule this week I decided to whip up a batch that I could take with me for breakfast or snacks. These muffins are also a great and nutritious snack for kids. My daughter loves them! I will say that I had a terrible time trying to find ground flaxseed at the store. I wandered the store for about 15 minutes before I finally asked someone for help. Here’s a tip: it is usually stored in the refrigerated section of the healthy/wholefoods isle. You can also just buy whole flaxseeds and grind them yourself with a food processor.

Healthy Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins: Full of nutrients and goodness!

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp ground flaxseed meal
pinch of salt
3 ripe bananas, mashed with a fork
2 egg whites
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup raw honey
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup chopped dark chocolate (or dark chocolate chips)
1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda,
cinnamon, flaxseed and salt.

2.  In a large bowl, with a hand mixer, beat bananas until smooth. Add egg whites and beat until combined. Gradually mix in applesauce honey and coconut oil.

3.   Mix dry ingredients into banana mixture; stir in chocolate chunks and nuts.

4.   Spray muffin pan with cooking spray. Fill each cup to the top with batter and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until browned on top.

Makes a dozen muffins.






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11 thoughts on “Healthy Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins

  • Commented 10 years ago

    I just made these and they are AMAZING!! So delicious! Thanks for the recipe! Love your blog!

  • Commented 10 years ago

    I love Mufiins! Im a new GFC Follower from “Inspire Me Monday”!

  • Commented 10 years ago

    This looks delicious!

    Congratulations Sara! You are one of our featured guests this week at Inspire Me Monday at

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  • Commented 10 years ago

    Me too Katie! These muffins really hit the spot when I need a good snack or am craving something delicious!

  • Commented 10 years ago

    But aren’t you glad you did?! I need to be better about working out myself but I figured I’d start with eating a little better.

  • Commented 10 years ago

    These looks so good! I should be working out but instead I turned on my laptop. Good for you….yep, this is what I need right now. The chocolate chips are definitely a winner in this recipe….

  • Commented 10 years ago

    Nope! That’s what I love most about these! They are so yummy while cutting out a lot of those sugars and fats. They work great making a big batch and freezing them too!

  • Commented 10 years ago

    YUM! Trying these for sure! I LOVE healthy recipes that do not seem healthy! πŸ™‚

  • Commented 10 years ago

    These muffins look so good! I bet you don’t even know that they are healthy. πŸ˜‰
    Thank you so much for sharing at Marvelous Mondays this week- pinned & sharing!

  • Commented 10 years ago

    yum!! printed the recipe

  • Commented 10 years ago

    Oh, that looks delicious.
    Now I also get hungry.
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