-1 1/2 C whole wheat flour
-1/2 C wheat bran
-1/2 C packed brown sugar
-1 tsp baking powder
-3/4 tsp baking soda
-1/2 tsp salt
-2 eggs, lightly beaten
-1/4 C milk
-1 1/3 C mashed ripe banana (2 or 3 medium) (overripe even better)
-1/3 C unsweetened applesauce
-1 tsp vanilla extract
-1/2 C semi-sweet chocolate chips (we usually use Guittard or Ghiradelli)

1. In a large bowl, combine 1st 7 ingredients.
2. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, milk, bananas, applesauce and vanilla
3. Stir into dry ingredients until just moistened.
4. Fold in Chocolate chips.
5. Spray muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners (paper liners are the way to go).
6. Fill each cup 3/4 full with batter.
7. Bake at 375 for 18-22 min or until toothpick in center comes out clean.
8. Cool 5 min before removing from pan.

adapted from Taste of Home recipe