Chunky Monkey Muffins

Im sitting here writing this post with my twins laughing and playing in their cribs when they are suppose to be napping.  Im so not looking forward to the day when nap time no longer exists but I think it will be here before I know it.  Today has been a struggle with the "terrible twos" and the tantrums and not listening that comes with this stage.  I have found myself needing to take lots of "mommy breaks" this past week.  Something that always makes me feel better is chocolate, you can never have enough.  I found a recipe on superhealthykids that looked so delicious and I thought it would be perfect to incorporate a puree vegetable in!  This recipe also has NO added white sugar like many muffins, Mom win. 

I decided to try this recipe with puree cauliflower and it did not disappoint.  The boys gobbled them up and asked for more!  Cauliflower has so many benefits, but not my favorite vegetable to just eat as a side dish, I find that it blends perfect in many recipes though, one of my favorites to use.  Some benefits include preventing cancer and cardiovascular disease, boots immune system, aids in digestion, prevents bone loss, and improves brain health!

Ingredients:

3 medium ripe bananas (mashed well)
2 eggs
8 oz greek yogurt (I have used plain whole milk yogurt as well)
1/2 cup almond milk (I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
1/2 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour (I use bobs red mill whole wheat flour)
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips (I use milk chocolate chips from whole foods, 365 brand)
4 oz puree cauliflower (thawed if frozen)

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees, place muffin liners in tray
2) In a large bowl add mashed bananas, eggs, yogurt, milk, puree, honey, and vanilla.
3) In separate bowl whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
4) Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and add chocolate chips, mix.
5) Bake for 25-30 minutes, let cool before serving.

Hope you enjoy as much as we do!