Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

From Jeremy Perrins

2 tbsp butter, softened
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 eggs or use 2 large egg whites
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt

1. Mash bananas in a bowl, set aside.
2. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer.
3. Add eggs, bananas, applesauce, vanilla; beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
4. Add dry ingredients, then blend at low speed until combined. Do not over mix.
5. Pour batter into lined muffin tins. Bake for 25-30 mins or until knife comes out clean.
6. Muffins can be frozen.

adapted from skinnytaste.com