Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.

2. Prepare muffins according to package instructions using water, eggs, and oil, but use only 1/4 cup oil instead of 1/2 cup, and add 1/4 cup applesauce.

3. Stir in banana, 3/4 cup almonds, and chocolate.

4. Divide among muffin cups and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup almonds. 

5. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until a tester comes out clean.  Cool muffin tin on a rack for 10 minutes, then remove muffins and continue cooling on rack.  Store airtight at room temperature for up to 4 days.