Cinnamon Walnut Oat Bran Muffins

This recipe comes from the side of the "Heartland" brand oat bran box but I have modified it to make a little healthier and oh so yummier, even my 2 yo loves them!!

In large bowl, combine with mixer, 2 lg or 3 medium ripe bananas and 1 stick (1/2 Cup) butter. Add 1/2 cup dark brown sugar and mix till combined. (depending on how ripe your bananas are, it may look like it will never completely combine, that's ok!)

In seperate bowl, stir together...

1 cup "Heartland" brand oat bran OR 1/2 cup oat bran and 1/2 cup wheat bran (if you try "Hodgson Mill" brand, their oat bran is grainy compared to the soft flakes of "Heartland", you may find it in the organic section or cereal section of your grocery. Wheat bran has about 1/2 the carbs of oat bran but does make the recipe a little drier so I use extra banana)
1 cup whole wheat flour (you can also use all-purpose flour)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp baking soda
about 1/2 tsp cinnamon (I usually just shake till it looks good)
1/4- 1/3 cup milk choc. morsels (optional- this is my naughty part)
1/4 cup coconut flakes (optional)
2-3 Tbsp sesame seeds (optional, great calcium)
you can also substitute fresh blueberries or peach or strawberry pieces for the milk choc. chips, just add them to the butter mixture after the dark brown sugar, stirring with a spoon)

Add flour mixture to butter mixture and stir till combined. Add to muffin tins and bake at 350 for 10-13 min if using mini muffin tin. If using medium (12) muffin tin, bake for 15-17 min. I like the mini muffin tins for small quick snacks and they are perfect size for tots. Makes about 3 dozen mini muffins or 12 medium muffins. Enjoy !!!