Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Dark Chocolate Banana Bread Muffins. These moist and chocolatey treats are perfect for breakfast or as a snack, combining the goodness of bananas with the richness of dark chocolate.
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
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Add Greek yogurt and mix.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flours, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Bake: Divide batter into muffin cups, top with extra chocolate chips, and bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let muffins cool before enjoying!
Notes
- You can substitute whole wheat flour with more all-purpose flour for a lighter texture.
- Add chopped walnuts for crunch or use mini chocolate chips for more even distribution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
