Ingredients

3medium bananas,ripe

⅓cupunsweetened apple sauce

1¼cupswhite whole wheat flour

¾tspbaking soda

¼tspsalt

2tbspbutter,softened

⅓cupbrown sugar

2large egg whites

½tspvanilla extract

1½ozmini chocolate chips

Smart Balance baking spray

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a non-stick loaf pan with cooking spray.

Mash the bananas in a bowl, then set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer.

Add the egg whites, bananas, apple sauce, and vanilla, then beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Add the flour mixture, then blend at low speed until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, and do not over mix.

Pour the batter into muffin pan, then bake on the center rack for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Serve warm, and enjoy!