Description
Double chocolate banana muffins offer a delightful fusion of rich cocoa and ripe bananas in one irresistible treat. Chocolate lovers will savor the moist, indulgent crumb that balances sweet fruit with deep, intense chocolate notes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1.25 cups)
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 0.5 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt (or milk of choice)
- 0.33 cup melted coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare Oven: Set the oven to 350F (175C) and line a standard muffin tin with paper liners or lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until completely blended.
- Combine Wet Components: Mash bananas in a large bowl, then integrate brown sugar, melted coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt, stirring until the mixture achieves a smooth, unified texture.
- Create Batter: Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using gentle motions, avoiding overmixing. Incorporate chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter, ensuring balanced distribution.
- Fill and Decorate Muffin Tin: Pour batter into prepared liners, filling each about three-quarters full. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of each unbaked muffin for visual appeal and extra flavor.
- Bake and Test: Place muffin tin in preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge with a few moist crumbs, indicating perfect moisture and texture.
- Cool and Serve: Rest muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing flavors to develop and settle.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently fold ingredients to maintain light, fluffy texture and avoid tough, dense muffins.
- Ripeness Matters: Use extremely ripe, nearly black bananas for maximum natural sweetness and moisture.
- Chocolate Chip Distribution: Coat chocolate chips lightly in flour to prevent sinking to bottom during baking.
- Moisture Check: Toothpick test is crucial – a few moist crumbs ensure perfectly tender, not dry, muffins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg