These Skinny Sweet Potato and Banana Muffins are a great healthy breakfast option. With no added sugar, these are sweetened with maple syrup.
This post is sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. All opinions are my own.
I am pleased to be partnering with the Arthritis Foundation for the second year in a row to raise awareness for the #1 leading cause of disability among adult in the U.S. More kids and adults are living with arthritis in America than those with breast cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and autism combined.
I reached out to a fellow baking friend, Marilyn from Sweets to Impress recently. She shared with me last year how her arthritis has affected her cooking decorating. But it’s more than just the decorating.
“It affects all the little things because I can’t completely bend my middle finger to get a firm grip so something as simple as pulling a blanket up at night is an effort with my hand. It makes me feel a hundred years old at times,” she told me. This breaks my heart to think how many people are suffering like this.
This year, the Arthritis Foundation is calling upon those with arthritis to take their new Live Yes! INSIGHTS assessment in order to help change the future of arthritis. By asking those affected by arthritis to take a 10-minute assessment where they will share their overall arthritis experience, they will get a better sense of what people experience on a daily basis.
The data the Arthritis Foundation collects from the assessments will be used to show decision-makers the realities of living with arthritis – ultimately paving the way for change by breaking down barriers to care, accelerating research and creating resources that will make a difference in people’s lives.
Eating healthy can be challenging, especially when you have a sweet tooth like me. When you’re on to go, there are not always options available. For me, this mean I have to be able to plan ahead. Get yourself plenty of snacks to hold yourself over if needed. It’s easier said than done.
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I am always on a mission to find ways to switch up my breakfast routine. Muffins are seriously irresistible to me. I tried a few variations of these Skinny Sweet Potato Banana Muffins until I found just the right flavor combination.
This recipe is so easy to make, and you only need one mixing bowl! You can stir by hand of use a hand mixer if you prefer.
These muffins are a bit denser than you are probably used to in a muffin, but that’s the way I prefer these. I used pureed sweet potatoes in these muffins as a means to keep them healthier.
I found it easier to boil the sweet potatoes and then remove the skins. Whenever I make these muffins, I boil an extra sweet potato or two, so I have something to eat with dinner in the fridge.
Then you can use a food processor or a couple forks to mash the sweet potatoes.
I started playing around with adding bananas into the muffins mix for flavor but also for texture. You might be surprised to know that sweet potatoes pair pretty well with bananas!
Instead of using sugar in this recipe, I sweetened it with maple syrup. While I also made a version with honey, I determined that the maple syrup paired better in this recipe. Plus, I am a huge fan of maple syrup.
I crave these muffins day and night. I chose to add mini chocolate chips so I could get my chocolate fix. I understand that some people need to follow specific diets, especially ones that decrease inflammation. So, it’s nice to have a sweet treat without a lot of added sugar. For me, I usually try and stick with a Weight Watcher Diet.
This recipe makes 16 muffins. I like to keep a few in the refrigerator, and freeze the rest. When I need a few more, I just leave them on the counter to thaw. This also helps me stretch them out over a week or two.
These muffins get a little dry or firm after 3 days, so all I do is heat them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. It warms them up and melts the chocolate. This is the best way to eat them!
I truly hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I did and not only do I encourage you to make it as soon as possible, but I encourage you to head over to the Arthritis Foundation’s website to take the Live Yes! INSIGHTS assessment and to learn about how they are helping the 54 million Americans with arthritis every year. It is shocking to know that 81% of Americans have or know someone with arthritis and together, we can make a difference.
The Arthritis Foundation’s Live Yes! INSIGHTS is part of the Arthritis Foundation’s Live Yes! Arthritis Network, which provides personalized help and support to adults living with all types of arthritis and rheumatic conditions and parents or guardians of children living with arthritis. Their programs offer opportunities for connection, education and empowerment via Live Yes! Connect Groups, Online Community and conferences.
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Skinny Sweet Potato Banana Muffins
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Description
These Skinny Sweet Potato and Banana Muffins are a great healthy breakfast option. With no added sugar, these are sweetened with maple syrup.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cooked & pureed sweet potato
- 1 medium Banana, mashed
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 large Egg white
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease muffin pan with cooking spray.
- First boil your sweet potatoes and remove skins. Finley mash with a fork or food processor.
- Next, peel the banana and mash with a fork and combine with the mashed sweet potato.
- Add the maple syrup, egg, egg white and vanilla extract. Whisk all ingredients together until smooth.
- In the same bowl, add the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda. Whisk just until flour is combined. Fold in chocolate chips last.
- Scoop batter into muffin tin using a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons). Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container. Serve within 3 days or freeze. To thaw, leave on the countertop. Reheat in the microwave 10-15 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8.6g
- Sodium: 52.1mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Carbohydrates: 22.5g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Protein: 2.8g
- Cholesterol: 11.6mg
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I have made these tons of times! I like to add cranberries, pumpkin spice instead of cinnamon, and orange zest!!!! Made em with honey tonight!
Thank you for sharing Lisa! I am glad you found this recipe!
This recipe uses too much flour to sweetener ratio, which makes the muffins dry and not sweet enough. I would not make this again.
Thanks for your feedback, but these are not overly sweet- as there’s no added sugar
Love these muffins though I tweeked the recipe. I reduced the all purpose flour to 1c and added 1.5 c of almond flour to replace the other 3/4c and instead of chocolate chips I used walnuts. I top with cream cheese frosting.
I am so glad this worked for you!
I am on the weight watcher diet, in future could you please post the nutritional value so I can figure out my points. Thanking you in advance. Carol
Hi Carol, it’s on the agenda to start this in early 2020. The total points value is 67 (if you take out the mini chocolate chips you can save 26 points). So for for 14 muffins it’s 5 points each and for 16 muffins it’s 4 each
These muffins are perfect when trying to eat better, I can’t wait to try them. I am definitely sharing the recipe with my mom who has arthritis too, she is always looking for new ideas.
Thank you Erin!
Just made these! They turned out great! I used 2 TB honey and 2 TB maple syrup and they are just sweet enough to not taste too healthy! I left out the chocolate chips as well, maybe butterscotch chips next time…..
Thanks for the great recipe!
These muffins look awesome Julianne! These look so good I wouldn’t even think I was eating healthy food – and that’s a good thing! Pinned girl!
Down one pound?! I LOVE it Julianne!! You’re losing weight the right way!!! Fad, crazy crash diets don’t work. anyway. . love love love these Skinny Sweet Potato and Banana Muffins!!! Last week, I made some sweet potato fries and was just thinking sweet potato needs to be in more baked treats . .it’s so good!! love these muffins!!
Sweet Potato is a great hidden ingredient. I love using it in baked goods.
It adds so much moistness to a cake without the calories of oil.
Great recipe!!
Being down one pound is a big deal girlfriend. I for one should celebrate with you by making these delicious muffins! I love sweet potato!
Traveling on a diet IS hard! But, like you said, the diet will be there for you when you get back 🙂 No point in not enjoying your life just so you can stick to it. Moderation is key!
And these muffins. Sweet potato and MAPLE?
My Canadian heart skipped a beat. Pinned!
You’re finding the most delicious ways to eat healthily, Julianne! These look fantastic.