Ingredients

• 2 large ripe bananas (about 8” long)
• 1 cup smooth peanut butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a muffin pan with paper or silicon liners.
2. Peel bananas and mash with a fork.
3. In a medium bowl whisk all ingredients except chocolate chips together until incorporated. Mix in chocolate chips.
4. Fill muffin cups 1/2 full with batter. Bake for 15 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack; remove muffins from the pan and enjoy.

Helpful hints

• These muffins are best for kidney patients who do not need a potassium restricted diet since the banana, peanut butter and chocolate are high in potassium.
• If you use a reduced-fat peanut butter if will add approximately 5 grams of carbohydrate per serving.
• This muffin is a good protein snack. Ask your dietitian if you need to add a phosphate binder if prescribed.