Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Muffins

3 very ripe bananas, peeled & mashed
1 egg
1/2 C. sugar
1/2 C. unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 C. all purpose flour
1/2 C. cocoa powder
3/4 C. oats
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt

-Preheat oven to 375 & prepare muffin pan by either lining with cups or heavily spraying with non-stick spray.

1. In medium-large mixing bowl add bananas, egg, sugar, applesauce & vanilla.  Beat on med-low speed until well mixed.
2. Add in remaining ingredients & beat until just mixed.
3. Spoon batter into muffin cups until 3/4 full.  Place muffin pan on large cookie sheet and bake 18-20 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.  Remove from oven & let sit 5 minutes before removing muffins to cool on wire rack.

-Makes 12-16 muffins.  I made 12 muffins and then made a small "cake" with the remaining batter.