Mud-Phud Muffins

Ingredients

• Dry Ingredients
• 5 ounces whole wheat flour
• 2 ounces all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3 tablespoons ground flax
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon wheat or oat bran (optional)
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• Wet Ingredients
• 1 egg, or 2-3 egg whites
• 1 banana, mashed
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 cup plain yogurt (non-fat, low-fat, whatever) or buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey (optional)
• 10-12 dates, pitted and chopped (~1 cup)