Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Made with Ancient Grain Muffin Base
Contributed by: candice@grainstorm

A decadent version of our nutritious Banana Bread, these babies have chocolate chips and a cinnamon crunch topping. They are sure to be popular with the whole family. Make about 16 large muffins.

INGREDIENTS

• 500g bag Ancient Grain or Red Fife Muffin Base
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 stick (4 tbsp) butter, melted
• 2 tbsp (27g) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 3/4 cups (420g) plain yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 large over-ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Topping

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 3-4 Tbsp cold butter

INSTRUCTIONS

1. preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a muffin pan pan
2. make the topping: mix brown sugar and cinnamon, cut in butter till crumbly, set aside
3. mash bananas and set aside
4. in a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs to incorporate some air
5. whisk in melted butter and olive oil, add yogurt, vanilla and cinnamon; whisk smooth
6. mix in bananas and chocolate chips
7. add the entire 500g bag of grains and stir gently until JUST mixed (do not overmix)
8. fill muffin cups, sprinkle with topping and bake about 18-20 min