Ingredients
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Cooking spray
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1 (15.5 oz) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
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3 tbsp canola oil
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2 very ripe bananas
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 3/4 cups protein-added pancake & waffle mix
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 cup unsweetened chocolate protein powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Steps
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 18 muffin cups in two 12-cup muffin pans with the cooking spray or line with paper liners. In a food processor, blend the beans and oil 1–2 min., until smooth.
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To food processor, add the bananas, egg, applesauce, and vanilla. Blend 1–2 min. more, until smooth. In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Add the bean mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
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Divide batter among prepared muffin pan cups. Bake 25–30 min., until toothpick comes out with few moist crumbs. Allow muffins to cool in pan before removing.
