Rich and moist chocolate banana muffins with chocolate chips

These Chocolate Banana Muffins are a delicious combination of ripe bananas and rich cocoa, creating a moist and flavorful treat that is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. The natural sweetness of the bananas pairs beautifully with the deep flavor of the chocolate, and the addition of chocolate chips makes each bite even more indulgent. Easy to make and ready in just 20 minutes, these muffins are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

Why you'll love this:

You’ll love these chocolate banana muffins because they’re incredibly moist, flavorful, and packed with chocolatey goodness. Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and a tender texture, while cocoa powder and chocolate chips add a rich, decadent flavor. These muffins are easy to make and quick to bake, making them a convenient treat any time of day. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or as a quick grab-and-go snack, these muffins are the perfect blend of wholesome fruit and indulgent chocolate.

Perfect opportunity:

These muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack throughout the day. They’re also great for packing in lunch boxes, serving at parties, or enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea. Their quick prep time makes them a great option for last-minute baking, and they’re sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

Decorating tips:

For an extra touch of sweetness, sprinkle a few more chocolate chips on top of the muffins before baking. You can also dust them with a little powdered sugar once they’ve cooled, or drizzle them with a light chocolate glaze for an extra treat. If you’re serving these muffins for a special occasion, consider adding a slice of banana or a few chocolate shavings on top for a decorative touch.

Ingredients (for 6 muffins):

• 2 ripe bananas
• 100 grams of all-purpose flour
• 40 grams of cocoa powder
• 3 grams of baking powder
• 3 grams of baking soda
• A pinch of salt
• 100 grams of brown sugar
• 60 grams of melted butter
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 70 grams of chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Prepare the dough:
   • Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a muffin tin with paper cases.
   • In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
   • Add the melted butter, egg and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and brown sugar.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until well combined. Be careful not to overmix.
   • Stir in the chocolate chips.

2. Bake the muffins:
   • Divide the batter evenly among the 6 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

3. Let cool and serve:
   • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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