🍌 Skinny Banana Bread or Muffins (WW Friendly – 2 Points Each!)Looking for a sweet treat that won’t throw off your points? This Skinny Banana Bread or Muffins recipe is light, wholesome, and Weight Watchers-friendly—just 2 points per serving! It’s made with clean, simple ingredients like ripe bananas, oats, and applesauce, but still tastes indulgent enough to satisfy your cravings.
Perfect for breakfast, a snack on the go, or even dessert, this recipe is one you’ll want to keep in regular rotation!
🛒 Ingredients
Ingredient
Amount
WW Points
Ripe bananas
2 (mashed)
0 points
Unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup
0 points
Large egg
1
0 points
Vanilla extract
1 tsp
0 points
Whole wheat flour*
½ cup
~3 points total
Old-fashioned oats
½ cup
~4 points total
Baking powder
1 tsp
0 points
Baking soda
½ tsp
0 points
Cinnamon
½ tsp
0 points
Salt
Pinch
0 points
Low-fat milk or unsweetened almond milk
¼ cup
~1 point
Optional: Chopped nuts or chocolate chips
¼ cup
Adds points
| Ingredient | Amount | WW Points |
|---|---|---|
| Ripe bananas | 2 (mashed) | 0 points |
| Unsweetened applesauce | ¼ cup | 0 points |
| Large egg | 1 | 0 points |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp | 0 points |
| Whole wheat flour* | ½ cup | ~3 points total |
| Old-fashioned oats | ½ cup | ~4 points total |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp | 0 points |
| Baking soda | ½ tsp | 0 points |
| Cinnamon | ½ tsp | 0 points |
| Salt | Pinch | 0 points |
| Low-fat milk or unsweetened almond milk | ¼ cup | ~1 point |
| Optional: Chopped nuts or chocolate chips | ¼ cup | Adds points |
*Using all-purpose flour may slightly lower total points.
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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For banana bread: Lightly grease or line an 8×4-inch loaf pan.
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For muffins: Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray lightly with nonstick spray.
2. Mash Bananas
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
Add in the applesauce, egg, vanilla extract, and milk. Stir until well blended.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
5. Combine Wet & Dry
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix!
6. Optional Add-ins
Want a little extra indulgence? Fold in chopped walnuts, pecans, or mini chocolate chips—just be sure to track the extra points.
7. Bake
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For bread: Pour the batter into your loaf pan and bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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For muffins: Fill muffin cups about ¾ full and bake for 18–22 minutes.
8. Cool & Serve
Let your bread or muffins cool before slicing or enjoying.
🍽️ Serving Info
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Banana Bread: Slice into 12 servings at 2 points each
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Muffins: Makes 10–12 muffins, also 2 points each
📊 Estimated Nutrition (Per Muffin or Slice)
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Calories: ~110
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Protein: 3g
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Carbs: 18g
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Fat: 2g
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Sugar: 5g
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WW Points: 2 (based on most current plans, excluding add-ins)
