Vegan Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins

By Tieghan Gerard

These muffins are light, moist, filled with banana flavor, and generously studded with dark chocolate chips!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ground flax meal
• 3 medium over-ripe bananas, mashed ((about 1 cup mashed))
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/2 cup real maple syrup
• 1/3 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups white whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• honey or maple, for serving ((optional))

Instructions

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   1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 18 muffin tins with paper liners.2. In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseeds with 1/3 cup water. Let sit 5 minutes or until thickened. 3. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mashed bananas, coconut oil, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla, mix until combined. Add the flaxseed mixture, stirring to combine. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. 4. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffins tins. Transfer to the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Enjoy...preferably while warm, with a drizzle of honey. YUM.