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Dark Chocolate Banana Bread Muffins

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These soft and fudgy banana muffins are packed with rich dark chocolate flavor and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a healthier dessert!


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or milk of choice)

 

  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, brown sugar, melted coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt until smooth.
  4. Combine: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in dark chocolate chips.
  5. Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
  6. Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool & Enjoy: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Make It Healthier: Swap half the flour for oat flour or almond flour.
  • Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free yogurt or almond milk instead of Greek yogurt.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.