Chocolate Banana Muffins – A Dessert Recipes Favorite
These chocolate banana muffins are a moist, fluffy treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mash bananas and mix in granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Top with extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 17–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.