Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins

I currently have a bunch of bananas turning brown, and since I prefer to eat them when they're slightly green, I started looking for recipes to bake these bananas so that they don't go to waste.  This recipe makes 24 muffins, and they were absolutely delicious!  Perfect for a quick breakfast or a tasty treat after class :)

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup oats (I used quick oats, but old-fashioned should work as well)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp applesauce
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3 bananas
• 6 tbsp peanut butter 
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F.  Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
• In a medium mixing bowl, mix the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.  Stir together until evenly mixed.  
• In a large mixing bowl, mix the applesauce, brown sugar, eggs, bananas, peanut butter, and milk.  It is helpful to break up the banana into small pieces and use a hand mixer to get a smooth batter.  
• Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl, add the chocolate chips, and mix until fully blended.
• Divide the batter between the prepared muffin cups.  Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.  
• Allow to cool for a few minutes in the pan, then set out on a cooling rack for 15 more minutes until cool enough to eat.

Inspiration from: http://www.annies-eats.com/2010/05/17/peanut-butter-banana-oatmeal-muffins/