Banana Muffins Diabetic And Delicious Recipe

Craving delicious banana muffins without the guilt? This recipe, inspired by the Christine Cushing Live show, delivers the ultimate in healthy and tasty treats! These muffins are perfectly moist and flavorful, made with wholesome ingredients to keep you satisfied and your blood sugar stable. Customize them with chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds) for a heart-healthy boost, or stick with the classic blueberry goodness. Prepare for a burst of banana flavor in every bite!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 122.7 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.7 (6 Reviews)
Banana Muffins Diabetic And Delicious

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Ingredients for Banana Muffins Diabetic And Delicious

  • Bananas
  • ½ cup apple butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Brown Sugar
  • Low Fat Buttermilk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup oat bran
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Ground Allspice
  • 1 cup blueberries (or ½ cup chopped nuts, or a combination)

How to Make Banana Muffins Diabetic And Delicious

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease and flour the tin.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add ½ cup oat bran, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon allspice. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  4. In a separate bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas until smooth.
  5. Add ½ cup apple butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup Splenda brown sugar, ½ cup buttermilk, and ¼ cup vegetable oil to the mashed bananas. Stir well to combine.
  6. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup blueberries (or substitute with 1/2 cup chopped nuts, or a combination of both).
  8. Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 18-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the muffins are golden brown.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

2g

Carbs

7g