Name: Healthy Banana Split Breakfast Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup applesauce; 1 large egg; 3 ripe bananas, diced; 1 cup mini chocolate chips; 1 cup dried cherries

These delightful muffins evoke the joy of a classic banana split in a healthier, portable package. They're moist, flavorful, and subtly sweet, making them a perfect treat for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

02

Step

3 mins

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. (3 minutes)

03

Step

7 mins

In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce and egg. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the diced bananas, chocolate chips, and dried cherries. Be careful not to overmix. (7 minutes)

04

Step

5 mins

Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup almost to the top. (5 minutes)

05

Step

20 mins

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. (20 minutes)

06

Step

5 mins

Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (5 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
Feel free to substitute other dried fruits, such as cranberries or raisins, for the dried cherries.
These muffins are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Addie Bahringer

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