Breads & Cereals

Almond Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Almond Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
A trio of great flavors come together in these moist and tasty muffins. Great for breakfast or a midday snack.

Almond Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-ounce) box banana quick bread and muffin mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 medium banana, diced
  • 1 cup Mandelin Natural Sliced Almonds, divided
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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.