Description
Deliciously moist and rich Dark Chocolate Banana Bread Muffins, packed with ripe bananas, a hint of cocoa, and studded with dark chocolate chips. These vegetarian-friendly muffins make a perfect breakfast treat or snack, combining wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt for added nutrition.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth, then add the Greek yogurt and stir until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure they are evenly mixed.
- Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, gently stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing. Then fold in the dark chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Optionally, sprinkle additional dark chocolate chips on top of each muffin for extra chocolate goodness.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, enhancing their texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute whole wheat flour with more all-purpose flour for a lighter texture.
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped walnuts to the batter.
- Use mini chocolate chips for more even distribution throughout the muffins.
