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Chocolate Banana Muffins

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Chocolate Banana Muffins are moist, rich, and packed with cocoa flavor and the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. They make the perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert, and come together easily with everyday ingredients.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
  • Optional: chopped nuts or coarse sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
  3. Whisk in eggs, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir just until combined—do not overmix.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  7. Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
  • Add a swirl of Nutella or cream cheese to the center for a surprise filling.
  • Make mini muffins by adjusting the bake time to 10–12 minutes.
  • Top with banana slices or extra chocolate chunks before baking for a bakery-style look.

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