Weight Watchers Banana Muffins With Tart Lemon Icing Recipe

Name: Weight Watchers Banana Muffins With Tart Lemon Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup skim milk; 4 large bananas, ripe, mashed; Icing; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, strips (to taste); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup skim milk
4 large bananas, ripe, mashed
Icing
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, strips (to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Line 18 muffin holes with paper liners.
3
Place sugar and butter in a large bowl; cream with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
4
Add egg and vanilla; beat until thoroughly mixed.
5
In another large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add half of flour mixture to butter mixture; beat well with mixer.
6
Add milk and remaining flour mixture; beat until batter is combined and then fold in mashed bananas.
7
Spoon batter into muffin liners about 3/4 full.
8
Bake until muffins start to brown and a tester inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes.
9
Allow muffins to cool in pan for about 2 minutes; remove to a wire rack and cool completely before icing.
10
Meanwhile, combine icing ingredients in a medium bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
11
Ice cooled muffins; cover and refrigerate any uneaten muffins.
12
Yields 1 muffin per serving.
13
Note:.
14
If the mouth-puckering lemon icing isn't enough flavor for you, try adding 1/2 teaspoon each of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger to the flour mixture.

723

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sugar, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Weight Watchers Banana Muffins With Tart Lemon Icing falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Weight Watchers Banana Muffins With Tart Lemon Icing

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