Description
Indulge in these rich and moist Dark Chocolate Banana Bread Muffins that are perfect for a quick breakfast or a sweet snack. Packed with the goodness of bananas and dark chocolate, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or more all-purpose)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
- Extra chips for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or by greasing lightly.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flours, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added texture, stir in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- You can substitute maple syrup or honey for the brown sugar for a refined sugar–free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
