Healthier Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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I find the addition of whole wheat flour gives these muffins a deeper taste. My kids enjoy these anytime and I love that they are a bit healthier overall. I do not make them with pecans but the original recipe included them so I'm making them optional. Ingredients:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup whole wheat flour |
1/2 cup wheat bran |
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
3/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 eggs, lightly beaten |
1/4 cup nonfat milk |
1 1/3 cups ripe bananas, mashed (about 3 bananas) |
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 cup mini chocolate chip |
1/3 cup pecans, chopped (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, wheat flour, wheat bran, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl, combine the eggs and milk then stir in the mashed bananas, applesauce and vanilla.
3. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until moistened (do not overmix or your muffins will become very dense).
4. Gently stir in the chocolate chips.
5. Spray 12 muffin cups lightly or use liners and fill 3/4ths full with batter.
6. Sprinkle tops with chopped pecans (if using).
7. Bake at 375F for 18-20 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
8. Cool 5 minutes before removing them from the muffin pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.
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