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Chocolate Banana Muffins

Chocolate Banana Muffins

  • Author: Lina
  • Total Time: 28 to 32 minutes
  • Yield: 12 standard muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Banana Muffins combine the natural sweetness and moisture of ripe bananas with rich chocolate flavor to create moist, fluffy muffins perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re easy to prepare and loved by both kids and adults for a comforting treat any time of day.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter or oil
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Optional

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

  1. Prepare your bananas: Start by mashing 3 to 4 ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl using a fork or potato masher until smooth with a few small chunks remaining for texture.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: Add melted butter or oil, sugar, and a beaten egg to the mashed bananas. Stir in a splash of vanilla extract and mix until well combined and creamy.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt to evenly distribute everything before combining with the wet mixture.
  4. Bring wet and dry together: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture. Be careful not to overmix; combine just until incorporated to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
  5. Add chocolate chips (if using): Fold in chocolate chips or chunks for pockets of melty chocolate throughout the muffins.
  6. Bake to perfection: Divide the batter evenly into muffin tins lined with paper or greased. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moistness.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough, dense muffins.
  • Use room temperature eggs and butter to help ingredients blend smoothly.
  • Start checking doneness at 18 minutes to prevent overbaking.
  • Add chocolate chips or nuts last and fold gently for even distribution.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 to 22 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Chocolate Banana Muffins, banana muffins, chocolate muffins, easy muffins, breakfast muffins, kid-friendly muffins

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