chocolate chip banana bran muffins

serving size: a dozen muffins

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 eggs

• 2.5 ripe bananas

• 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt

• 1 tsp natural vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 cup wheat bran

• 1 cup whole wheat flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• Pinch of salt

• Optional: pinch of cinnamon

• Optional: chocolate chips

• Optional: walnuts

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 350°F

• Grease the bottom of a muffin pan with butter or olive oil

• Mix all the wet ingredients in a mixing bowl

• Combine the dry ingredients in a different bowl, then stir in the wet ingredients until combined. Don’t over mix.

• Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts (if using)

• Transfer the batter to the muffin pan and bake for ~20 minutes

• Let the muffins cool down before removing them from the pan

• Optional: store them in the freezer to defrost for weekday breakfasts