I read a tip for baking with whole wheat flour that allowing the batter to sit gives the bran and endosperm time to hydrate and soften. I did the hydration step for about 10 minutes before baking this recipe, and I think it helped with a more tender texture. Make sure to fill the muffin cups all the way up with batter to ensure great rise and perfectly domed muffin tops
To make these look and taste irresistible, I do two things. Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top for texture and a roasted flavor. Add dark chocolate chips right on top of the batter. About six chips, adds a nice pop of color, shine, and gooeyness when eaten warm. Oh yeah!
Have I convinced you to give these muffins a try? I hope so! It’s also a wonderful recipe for meal prepping breakfast for the week ahead. Once I’ve had my share of freshly-baked muffins, I wrap the cooled ones individually wrapped in plastic and place them in a resealable bag and freeze them
Whenever I need a quick bite, I microwave the muffins for 1 minute, and they are hot and tasty, just like the day I made them! What is your favorite muffin flavor? Other than these banana chocolate chip muffins, of course.
How to reduce fat in baked goods
If you’re looking to cut back on the added fat in baked goods, unsweetened applesauce is a healthy substitute. For quick bread-like muffins and cake, replacing oil would be a 1:1 swap with little change to texture and bake time. If replacing butter, remove only half of the butter as the texture will change more than with oil. Recipes using applesauce tend to have less browning, which may result in overbaking. Just make sure to keep an eye on the appearance, use a toothpick to see if it comes out clean from the cake to test for doneness, or you can use an instant-read thermometer to check if the internal temperature reaches 210°F.
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Banana chocolate chip muffins are loaded with healthier ingredients in each serving. The batter combines whole wheat flour, yogurt, chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips.
Prep Time : 15minutes mins
Cook Time : 25minutes mins
Total Time : 40minutes mins
Servings : 12 muffins
Course : Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine : American
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