Easy WW Kodiak Cakes Muffins

As a longtime lifetime WW and muffin lover, these light and healthy Kodiak Cake Muffins are one of my new favorite healthy breakfast options. They help me indulge my love of muffins while staying on track with my weight loss / weight maintenance goals. Slightly sweet and satisfying, perfect for busy mornings this muffin recipe keeps me full for hours.

You can make these muffins plain or fancy them up with optional additions and/or toppings like sprinkles, chocolate chips, raisins or nuts…

Confession: Before Weight Watchers and the awareness that came from tracking my food, I used to eat those oversized Costco muffins several times a week. Then I discovered that one packs over 680 calories and 28 SmartPoints. No wonder I was gaining weight!

That’s when I got serious about finding ways to make yummy muffins lighter, healthier and more Weight Watchers friendly. One great strategy is to use Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes buttermilk pancake mix, which is 100% whole grain and low in added sugar.

What is Kodiak Cake Mix?

Kodiak Cakes makes a line of high protein Flapjack and Waffle Mixes known as “Power Cakes.” They are made with 100% whole grains and have 14 grams of protein per serving.

Buttermilk, the original Kodiak Pancake Mix flavor, is the one I use. In addition to making satisfying pancakes that keep me full for hours, this versatile mix also works as a great alternative to white flour and can be used in many different recipes.

How Many Calories and WW Points in Kodiak Cakes Muffins?

According to my calculations, each serving has 109 calories and 2 WW Points.
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3 PointsPlus (Old plan)

WW Kodiak Mix Muffins Ingredients

• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas – for best results make sure your bananas are very ripe with lots of brown spots.
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup skim milk – your favorite non-dairy milk, such as unsweetened almond milk or soy milk will also work.
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar – substitute your favorite non-calorie sweetener if you prefer. Be sure to adjust the amount based on its package suggestions. Many sweeteners are twice as sweet as sugar.
• 1-3/4 cup Kodiak Cakes mix (affiliate link)
• 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder

How to Make Kodiak Muffins, Step-by-Step

Step 1: In a large bowl whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, applesauce and brown sugar.

Step 2: Stir in the Kodiak Cakes mix, baking powder and any optional additions just until blended.

Step 3: Divide the muffin batter between the prepared muffins cups and bake until golden. (You’ll want to spray muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray or fill with muffin liners.)

Step 4: Allow to cool slightly and enjoy!

Recipe Notes, Additions and Substitutions

This is a great basic recipe that can be modified all kinds of ways:

Different Kodiak Cakes flavor: I opt for the original buttermilk but there are lots more options including gluten free, chocolate chip, dark chocolate, peanut butter, strawberry chocolate chip, almond poppy seed and cinnamon oat.

Without bananas: To make Kodiak Cake Muffins without bananas, use applesauce instead.

Different milk: the recipe calls for skim milk. Any of the dairy free milks, almond milk, soy milk, oat milk would work instead.

Greek yogurt: To make Kodiak Cake muffins with Greek yogurt, substitute Greek yogurt for the 1/4 cup of milk and/or the 1/2 cup of applesauce.

Less sugar: Substitute your favorite non calorie sweetener for the 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.

More flavoring options: vanilla extract, cinnamon, lemon zest would all be nice.

Storing and Freezing Muffins

Even healthy sweet treats can be too much of a temptation for me. That’s when I opt to store extras in the freezer:

Cool muffins completely before wrapping and freezing. Wrap securely in foil or freezer wrap, or place in freezer bags. Label and the date. For best results use them up within 3 months.

Muffins can be thawed at room temperature, or you can heat frozen muffins in the microwave (affiliate link) or conventional oven:

• For microwave oven, place unwrapped muffin on napkin, microwave-safe paper towel or plate. Microwave on HIGH about 30 seconds for each muffin.
• For conventional oven, heat foil-wrapped muffins at 350°F 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the muffins.

 

Here’s another favorite muffin recipe that begins with Kodiak Cakes mix (affiliate link): Banana Chocolate Chip Pancake Muffins

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