Sunday, February 3, 2013

Low Fat Banana Muffins

Happy 2013!

I haven't posted to my blog in ages but finally have the perfect recipe to share. These Low Fat Banana Muffins are absolutely delicious and what makes them even better is that they are only 75 calories each! They are very quick and easy to make and store perfectly in the freezer ready to grab on the go or what a great 3pm snack to curb your sweet tooth.

Makes 12 (75 calories p/serve)
Preparation Time 10 mins
Cooking Time 15 mins

Ingredients
1 cup Plain Flour
1 tbsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Bicarb Soda
1/4 tsp Salt
1 cup Banana, mashed
1/4 cup Castor Sugar
1/4 cup Natural Yogurt (Vaalia is my fave!)
1 egg
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180degrees Fan-forced. Line 12 hole muffin tray with patty pans/muffin liners

2. Combine sifted flour, baking powder, bicarb soda and salt in a large bowl


 3. In a separate bowl beat together the banana, sugar, egg and vanilla extract


3. Stir in the natural yogurt to the banana mixture

4. Stir in the banana mixture to the flour mixture until just combined


5. Distribute dessert spoon size scoops into the patty/muffin cups


6. Bake in oven for 15 minutes or until brown on top.