Almond Banana Chocolate Muffins

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These quick banana muffins have chocolate chips and a crunchy topping of California Almonds.

Servings:
12
Yield:
12 muffins
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (14 ounce) box banana quick bread and muffin mix, such as the Pillsbury® brand

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 eggs

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • ¼ cup cinnamon-flavored applesauce

  • 1 medium banana, diced

  • 1 cup sliced California Almonds, divided

  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees 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. Stir in banana, 3/4 cup almonds and chocolate. Divide evenly among muffin cups and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup almonds.

  3. Bake 15-20 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 air tight at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292 Calories
14g Fat
37g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 161mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 133mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.