Muffins That Kill Your Diet!

Most Muffins are full of fat & calories. They are really nothing more than a piece of cake without the frosting. It's really important you read your labels carefully. I used to get the low fat muffin at Second Cup because I was told that it had 200 calories and under 5 grams of fat. What I didn't realize was that the nutritional information provided was for only about 1/4 of the muffin. Eating muffins like this regularly make it very difficult to maintain a healthy weight. Costco muffins are one of the worst with approximately 700 calories and 40 grams of fat.

The best is usually the homemade variety. You might want to try my kid's favourite banana loaf recipe from Company's Coming Light Recipes. One slice costs you only 148 calories and 4 grams of fat. It's easy to make, delicious and won't sabotage your diet.

Low-Fat Banana Loaf

1 CUP Mashed Bananas (3 medium)

1 TSP Baking Soda

2 Large eggs

1/4 CUP Butter

1 CUP Brown Sugar (I usually cut this to 3/4 CUP)

1 1/2 CUPS of All Purpose Flour (I usually use whole wheat flour)

1 1/2 TSP Baking Powder

1/4 TSP Salt

In a small bowl stir mashed bananas and baking soda together and set aside.

Beat eggs in a small mixing bowl until frothy.

Cream butter and sugar in large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 eggs. Beat to mix. Add second 1/2 eggs. Beat in. Stir in mashed bananas.

Add flour, baking powder and salt. Stir to moisten. Spoon into 9 x 5 inch loaf pan that has been sprayed with no-stick cooling spray. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until wooden pick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cut into 16 slices.