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    Banana Applesauce Muffins

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jan 13, 2020 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Banana Applesauce Muffins with chocolate chips are made without oil or butter and bake in just 20 minutes. An easy banana muffin recipe everyone loves!

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    banana applesauce muffins with chocolate chips on a white plate

    These are basically banana muffins with applesauce used in place of oil or butter. They're lighter and lower in fat than regular banana muffins, and they're absolutely delicious!

    I had a bunch of bananas to use up, so I made these muffins twice last week. And then I realized that I had never updated this post that was originally published way back in 2014.

    So, I took new pictures, wrote a printable recipe card, and baked another batch of these banana chocolate chip muffins just for you all to enjoy! Seriously, these babies go fast!

    How to Make Banana Muffins with Applesauce and No Oil or Butter

    In this muffin recipe, the applesauce takes the place of oil and butter. I used unsweetened applesauce in the recipe because that's what we always have on hand.

    These muffins are made from scratch, Y'all. If you want an even quicker muffin recipe, try these 2 ingredient banana muffins made with cake mix!

    You can make the muffin batter in one bowl. Just combine your dry ingredients, and then mix in the wet ingredients.

    mix banana muffin batter in mixing bowl

    The chocolate chips are optional, but the kids and I highly recommend them. Everything tastes better with chocolate, you know!

    Pour the muffin batter into a prepared muffin pan. You can use nonstick spray or paper or silicone muffin liners for easier clean up.

    banana muffins with chocolate chips batter in muffin tin


    Fill the muffin cups about two-thirds full, and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. The cinnamon and brown sugar give the muffins a nice golden color.

    In fact, they were turning brown after only 10 minutes, so I tested them early, but they weren't done. It took about 18 minutes, and they were perfect!

    banana muffins made with applesauce in muffin tin

    They're slightly sweet, but not too sweet -- perfect for an easy breakfast, brunch or snack time! Mornings are always hectic here, so I love it when I can give the kids a quick breakfast.

    Now, I am most definitely not a morning person, so I usually make muffins the day before and set them aside. Hopefully, these banana applesauce muffins will still be there in the morning!

    Are These Banana Muffins Healthy?

    These muffins are lower in fat since they are made without oil or butter. But, they do have brown sugar and chocolate chips, so they're not the healthiest muffins on the planet. They taste good, though, and they're made from scratch!

    banana applesauce muffins in muffin tin next to bananas

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    Banana Applesauce Muffins Recipe

    banana applesauce muffins with chocolate chips on a white plate

    Banana Applesauce Muffins

    Published by Dee
    Banana Applesauce Muffins with chocolate chips are made without oil or butter and bake in just 20 minutes. An easy banana muffin recipe everyone loves!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 220 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¾ cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 3 ripe bananas mashed
    • ⅓ cup all-natural unsweetened applesauce I used a single serving cup that I normally pack in the kids' lunches, and it was ⅓ cup.
    • 1 egg beaten
    • 1 cup chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Mash bananas with a fork, and set aside.
    • In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
    • Add brown sugar and cinnamon. Add the bananas, applesauce and egg, and mix well.
    • Stir in the chocolate chips.
    • Scoop batter into a muffin tin that has been sprayed with non stick spray or use paper or silicone muffin liners for easier clean-up. Fill cups about ⅔rds full
    • Bake for about 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and tops spring back when touched.

    Notes

    Individual oven temperatures may vary. Begin checking for doneness at 18 minutes. Muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean -- There may be a little stickiness from the bananas.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 72IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!
    basket of banana applesauce muffins and muffin on a plate

    Recipe was originally published in 2014 and updated in January 2020.



    banana applesauce muffins in muffin pan with bananas and apples



    banana applesauce muffin with melted butter on a blue plate



    kids taking banana applesauce muffins out of a basket

    As you can see, my little helpers decided to have some fun when I was taking the pictures.





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    1. Kemram Olson says

      June 22, 2021 at 8:38 pm

      It was very good. Can I add vanilla in to it next time I make it?5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 23, 2021 at 4:06 pm

        I haven't tried it, but that sounds good to me!

    2. Marion says

      September 29, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      Lovely recipe. I live in a country where bananas come in many different sizes. For you is 3 bananas 1 cup? Or 1/2 a cup?
      Thank you.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 29, 2020 at 4:47 pm

        Sorry about that. 3 bananas is about 1 cup. Hope you like the muffins. 🙂

    3. Laurie T says

      September 02, 2020 at 11:23 am

      Love, Love these muffins. My husband is a peanut butter freak so I added a 1/4 C of peanut butter to them...... So yummy. My son will eat these everyday if we have them around. I have noticed that everyone ignores the bananas that I set out for snacks, but they make sure to point out when they are ready for muffins.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 02, 2020 at 7:47 pm

        Thank you so much, Laurie! SO glad you all like them --love the addition of peanut butter!

    4. Sharon L. says

      August 26, 2020 at 10:55 am

      Just made these. Got 1 dz. regular muffins and 10 mini muffins. They are so delish and easy to make. Will be making again.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 27, 2020 at 9:04 pm

        That's wonderful, Sharon. Thanks so much!

    5. Tom Kay says

      May 18, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      I just made this recipe, I omitted the chocolates chips but added chopped pecans and they came out delicious...thank you for the recipe, I will definitely be using it and making these again.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 18, 2020 at 9:41 pm

        That's wonderful news, Tom. Thanks! So glad you like the cookies!

    6. Catie says

      April 30, 2020 at 12:11 pm

      I'm currently making 3 batches - 1 with chocolate chips, 1 with raspberries and 1 without either. I like to have healthy banana muffins on the ready, in my freezer, for my toddler. Thanks for the great recipe!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 30, 2020 at 9:17 pm

        Thanks, Catie! Awesome job with the meal planning! 🙂

    7. Karen Bengert says

      April 25, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      Is there anyway to use less brown sugar?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 25, 2020 at 1:03 pm

        I haven't tried it, but you can reduce the sugar if you want. I'll have to try it next time I make them.

      • Mizzu Quigley says

        January 14, 2022 at 9:10 am

        Yes, I always half the sugar and it still holds up well.

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