Ingredients
- 1 box of banana quick bread and muffin mix (14 ounces), like Pillsbury® brand
- 1 cup of water
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup of vegetable oil
- ¼ cup of applesauce flavored with cinnamon
- 1 diced medium banana
- 1 cup of California almonds, sliced and divided
- ¾ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate, chopped
Step 1
To start, let's set the oven ablaze at a toasty 400 degrees F and beautify a muffin tin with some lovely paper liners.
Step 2
Now, let's work our magic on those muffins by following the package's instructions - just a little twist: use a quarter cup of oil instead of the usual half cup, and toss in a quarter cup of applesauce for some extra oomph. Mix in that delightful banana, a generous helping of almonds, and a sprinkle of chocolate.
Step 3
Next, lovingly spoon this delightful mixture into your muffin cups, ensuring an equal distribution, and top it off with the remaining almonds for that extra crunch.
Step 4
Pop these lovelies into the oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until a tester comes out squeaky clean. Once they're ready, let them cool in the tin on a cozy rack for 10 minutes before transferring them to continue cooling on the rack.
Step 5
For optimal freshness, keep these gems in an airtight container at room temperature, where they'll stay scrumptious for up to 4 days.
Extra Tips & Suggestions
- 1. Keep your almond flour in an airtight container to maintain its freshness and nutty flavor.
- 2. Store your chocolate chips in a cool, dark place to prevent them from melting or becoming sticky.
- 3. Keep ripe bananas in the fridge to extend their shelf life and use them in your muffins when they're perfectly sweet and soft.






