CHOCOLATE BANANA MUFFINS (gluten free)

Delicious low-calorie muffins made with wholemeal flour, ripe bananas, and maple syrup, perfect for a quick breakfast or an afternoon treat.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C/gas mark 6). Place twelve paper muffin cases in a 12-hole muffin tin.

Step 2

Put the mashed bananas, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a large bowl and mix well with a wooden spoon.

Step 3

Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder into the banana mixture and then add anything left in the sieve. Mix well with a wooden spoon until completely combined.

Step 4

Divide the mixture between the twelve muffin cases and place the chocolate chips on top of each muffin.

Step 5

Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. To check that the muffins are done, insert a sharp knife into the centre. It should come out clean when they’re ready.

Step 6

Transfer the muffins to a cooling rack to cool.