Whole Wheat Honey Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chips

Ross loved these. He kept saying how amazed he was that they were healthy for you and delicious! As for the baby...well, he is wearing them from head to toe so, I think it's safe to say that he approves.

Whole Wheat Honey Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chips
adapted from food.com

3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
1 cup honey
4 eggs
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup hot water
Chocolate chips: amount to taste

Directions:

1. Stir together dry ingredients, including cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
2. Beat oil and honey together; add vanilla and eggs and beat well.
3. Add bananas and beat to combine.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with hot water; mix well after each addition.
5. Fold in chocolate chips.
   
6. Spoon batter into 24 greased muffin cups; bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes, or until muffins are golden brown and test done.
7. Remove from oven and cool on rack.