Refined Sugar Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins with Greek Yogurt & Cottage Cheese Recipe🧁🍌

This recipe for refined sugar free banana chocolate chip muffins with greek yogurt & cottage cheese came out EXACTLY as I was hoping! Made with Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and freshly milled, nutritious whole wheat flour (I mill my own flour with my Nutrimill and hard white wheat berries, - learn more here) they do not lack in fluffiness, moisture, and sweetness. Whether you’re enjoying them for breakfast, as a snack, or dessert, these muffins will satisfy your sweet tooth without any guilt. Have two or three, they're only 120 calories ;)

I highly recommend using a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients - especially when it comes to measuring yogurt, cottage cheese, bananas, and whole wheat flour. You will ensure accuracy and you'll have less measuring cups to clean!

Why These Muffins are a Game-Changer

Let’s compare these muffins to a Starbucks banana chocolate chip muffin, which comes in at 410 calories, 56g carbs, 25g fat, and 5g protein. Our homemade version is a clear winner, with just 120 calories, 16g carbs, 2.5g fat, and 8g protein per muffin. Not only are they healthier, but they also taste incredible!

Ingredients:

• 215g banana (2-3 ripe bananas)

• 113g cottage cheese (1/2 cup)

• 150g Greek yogurt (5% fat, 1/2 cup)

• 1 egg

  180g whole wheat flour (1.5 cups) - freshly milled or Bob's Red Mill whole wheat flour

• 45g whey vanilla protein powder (~1/3 cup)

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/3 cup chocolate chips

  
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or use a nonstick silicone muffin pan.

2. Blend Wet Ingredients: In a blender, combine the bananas, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and egg. Blend until smooth.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, whey protein powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

4. Mix Everything Together: Pour the banana mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.

5. Fill Muffin Tins: Pour the batter evenly among 12 muffin cups.

6. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the tops are a golden brown.

7. Cool and Enjoy: Let the muffins cool slightly before enjoying their fluffy, chocolatey goodness.

A Healthier Choice

These muffins are perfect for anyone looking to make healthier choices without sacrificing flavor. The combination of protein-rich ingredients ensures you stay full longer, and the natural sweetness from the bananas keeps your cravings satisfied. Plus, with no added or refined sugars, you can indulge in these muffins guilt-free. 🧁🍌🍫

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