Banana Bran Muffins

taken from melskitchencafe

2 T butter softened
1/3 c. applesauce
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 med bananas mashed
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. flour (I used 1/2 whole wheat)
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 cups bran flakes
1/2 c. chocolate chips

preheat oven to 350.  cream butter and sugar.  Add applesauce.  Add eggs, bananas and buttermilk and mix well.  Add rest of ingredients and mix until moistened.  Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.  Bake 16-18 min.  Makes 24.