Last week I had some bananas that I needed to use up, and I wanted something a little different than Classic Banana Bread or even Blueberry Banana Bread.
I was definitely in the mood for something chocolate so when I found this recipe in the cookbook Cooking With Bananas: Breads, Cakes, Puddings & More! and Chocolate Banana Muffins really hit the spot.
These muffins strike the perfect balance between the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the indulgent richness of chocolate. Whether you’re enjoying them for breakfast, a midday snack, or dessert, chocolate banana muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings.
These muffins are incredibly versatile, making them an ideal choice for various occasions. Need a quick breakfast on the go? Grab a muffin. Looking for a sweet afternoon pick-me-up? A chocolate banana muffin pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea. Planning to satisfy your post-dinner sweet tooth? Warm up a muffin and enjoy it with a glass of milk or a scoop of ice cream.
They also make an excellent addition to lunchboxes or as a thoughtful homemade gift for friends and family.
My husband thought they were really good too but we agree they would be even better with some chopped walnuts so we’ll have to try that next time.
Next time you have some overripe bananas you need to use, give this recipe a try and let me know what you think!
What are Chocolate Banana Muffins?
Chocolate banana muffins are a baked treat that combines the sweet, moist flavor of ripe bananas with the rich, decadent taste of chocolate. These muffins are typically made with a mixture of flour, sugar, eggs, baking powder, and a blend of mashed bananas and cocoa powder or chocolate chips.
The bananas not only add natural sweetness but also keep the muffins moist and tender. Chocolate banana muffins are a popular choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, and are loved for their delicious flavor and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
- All purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Ripe bananas, mashed
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Whole milk
- Vanilla extract
How to make Chocolate Banana Muffins
Preheat the oven to 400°. Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with non stick cooking spray or line with paper liners.
In a mixing bowl, add the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar and cocoa powder. Stir until combined.
In a separate mixing bowl, add the bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, milk and vanilla extract.
Whisk until combined and add to the dry ingredients. Mix only until the batter is moistened and combined.
Spoon the batter into the muffin cups filling them about 2/3 full.
Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven. Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes.
Remove the muffins from the pan and serve warm or at room temperature.
TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE
- Farberware Muffin Tin–this nonstick muffin pan works great for making muffins, making cupcakes, or making mini quiches and casseroles.
- Pyrex glass mixing bowl – The Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl is handy to store in the fridge and freezer when you need to freeze contents or keep them fresh.
- Silicone Mixing Spoon–The perfect spoons to keep your nonstick pans scratch free.
Chocolate Banana Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 small ripe bananas mashed
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbs. vegetable oil
- 2 tbs. whole milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°. Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with non stick cooking spray or line with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, add the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar and cocoa powder. Stir until combined.
- In a separate mixing bowl, add the bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, milk and vanilla extract.
- Whisk until combined and add to the dry ingredients. Mix only until the batter is moistened and combined.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin cups filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven. Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Remove the muffins from the pan and serve warm or at room temperature.
