the delish

i got this recipe courtesy of sarah. the only thing i changed was to use mini chocolate chips. when they were hot out of the oven, i could not resist adding a small scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of fat free chocolate syrup, but they are great for a snack or quick breakfast, also. here is what sarah had to say:

Here is a recipe that really helped Nick & I (and also my brother & Jessica) when we were starting out dieting and trying to go without sweets. (Seriously make this up on the weekend and you have something to curb your craving that is lowfat & sweet. )

It is especially nice knowing what you put into your snacks as far as ingredients. I am trying to stay away from high fructose corn syrup. I hear it is the devil. By the way, it is in most of everything. Even your bread! The “healthy goodness” brand from Aunt Millies is one I have found without it. Anyway, according to Bob Green “The Best Life Diet,” which I find to be a very logical method to healthy living, high fructose corn syrup is terrible and one of those things that you should stay away from forever. If something is made with “sugar,” yes, it has more calories, but more natural than HFCS and better for you.

Anyway here is the recipe:

• 3 large bananas
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp soda
• 2/3 cup all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/3 cup applesauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Cream sugar and mashed bananas with beaten egg. Mix dry ingredients and then add to banana mix. Mix in applesauce and chocolate chips.

Bake 350 for 20-25 minutes in muffin pan sprayed with cooking spray. Makes 12 muffins.

each has:

3gm fat
158 calories
240 mg sodium
5gm fiber
32 carbs
16 sugars