Almond Banana Chocolate Muffins

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

• Calories: 292 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 (14 ounce) box banana quick bread and muffin mix, such as the Pillsbury® brand
• 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.