High-fibre banana-chocolate chip muffins

Makes 12

Have any overripe bananas kicking around your counter? Freeze them whole, then use them for this scrumptious recipe.

1 cup

whole wheat flour

1 cup

flaxseed, ground

3/4 cup

wheat bran

3/4 cup

oat bran

1/4 cup

dark chocolate chips

2 tbsp

wheat germ

1 1/2 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

baking powder

1 tbsp

cinnamon

1 3/4 cup

banana, mashed

1/2 cup

dark brown sugar, packed

3/4 cup

skim milk

1/4 cup

water

Omega-3 egg

1 tbsp

apple cider vinegar

Adjust the oven rack so that it is in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a muffin tin with large or jumbo paper cup liners. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using a fork or a wire whisk mix together the whole wheat flour, flaxseed, wheat bran, oat bran, chocolate or chocolate chips, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon.
In a medium bowl, beat together the mashed banana, brown sugar, skim milk, water, egg and vinegar. The mashed banana really needs to be mixed in well.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix till just combined.
Scoop into muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes or until done.

Calories 222

Protein 7 g

Carbohydrates 37.6 g

Fat 7.3 g

Fibre 7.4 g

Sodium 205 mg