Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
The kidney diet does not encourage bananas because of their potassium, but you can enjoy them in these delicious muffins. As always, pay attention to the serving size.
Makes
Serving size
Ingredients
2 large over-ripe bananas, mashed
1 large egg
⅓ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
⅓ cup almonds, sliced
⅔ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease muffin molds or fill with liners.
- Combine bananas, egg, sugar and oil in a mixing bowl and mix well.
- Add yogurt and vanilla and mix with fork until smooth.
- Add the flour ¼ cup at a time, with salt and baking soda in between additions.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Add almonds and chocolate chips.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes and enjoy.
Cooking Tip
You can store overripe bananas, even when the peel has turned dark, in the refrigerator or freezer until you are ready to bake with them.
Recipe contributed by FamilyCook Productions
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