Healthy Banana Applesauce Muffins

Source:https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/banana-applesauce-muffins/#mv-creation-115-jtr

(I personally thought these were bland but my kids said they liked them okay.)

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
2 cups very ripe bananas (4-5 bananas)
1/2 cup applesauce
2 eggs
1/3 cup honey
2 Tablespoons coconut oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 12-count muffin tin.
In a large bowl, combine the bananas, applesauce, eggs and honey, using an electric mixer.
In a small bowl, combine the coconut oil and vanilla extract. Blend this into the banana mixture.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add flour mixture to the banana mixture and mix until just combined and no dry patches of flour remain.
Portion 1/4 cup of batter into the prepared muffin pan, about 2/3 of the way full.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 17 mins
Servings 12 Muffins

Ingredients
2 ripe large bananas mashed
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup whole milk Plain Greek Yogurt
1 large egg
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F degrees. Line a 12-count muffin pan with muffin liners or spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix the mashed bananas, maple syrup, yogurt, egg, milk, peanut butter and vanilla together until smooth.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix the batter or you will have tough muffins.
Evenly distribute the batter between the muffin cups. (I use an ice cream scoop for easy portioning). Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F degrees. Keeping the muffins in the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue to bake for another 12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Banana Bread

Source: the back of the Kroger sweetener bag 

Prep Time: 20 mins 

Total Time: 65-75 minutes 

Ingredients 

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour 

1/2 cup No Calorie Sweetener, granulated 

1 tsp baking powder 

1/2 tsp baking soda 

1 pinch salt 

1-1/4 cups well-ripened bananas, mashed 

1 tbsp oil 

1/3 cup buttermilk 

2 tsp vanilla extract 

1/2 c chopped walnuts (optional) 

Directions 

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 

2. Spray 9 by 5 loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. 

3. Blend dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. 

4. In a separate bowl, combine oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and bananas. Mix well. 

5. Pour banana mixture into dry ingredients and stir until blended. 

6. Add walnuts, if desired. 

7. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.