1/2cupchocolate chipsplus additional for top if desired
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin pans with about 16 paper liners.
In a medium bowl, combine cereal and milk. Let sit 3-4 minutes until soft.
Add bananas to a large mixing bowl and mash with a whisk. Whisk in egg, brown sugar applesauce and vanilla.
Whisk in flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt to the bowl. Add softened bran and whisk just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
Ladle into prepared muffin pans and bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes (Mine baked exactly 19 minutes) until a toothpick comes out clean or mostly clean.
Let cool to room temperature (you can dive in before that, but the paper liners are difficult to remove from warm muffins!).