How to Make Lighter Banana Crumb Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthier alternative to traditional banana muffins? These Lighter Banana Crumb Muffins are made with wholesome ingredients and are perfect for a guilt-free breakfast or snack. They are lower in calories and fat than traditional muffins, but still pack a delicious flavor and moist texture.

These muffins are made with ripe bananas, whole wheat flour, and Greek yogurt, providing a dose of fiber, protein, and potassium. The crumb topping adds a sweet and crunchy finish, mak...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon agave syrup
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons unsweetened applesauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen muffins

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Whisk 1 1/2 cup flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Beat bananas, 3/4 cup brown sugar, agave syrup, egg, and 1/3 cup applesauce in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined. Stir banana mixture into the dry ingredients to make a smooth batter. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full of batter.
  • Mix 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon in a bowl; stir 1 1/2 teaspoons of applesauce into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle topping over muffins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    178 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 255mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 162mg