Description
Dark Chocolate Banana Bread Muffins are a scrumptious way to use overripe bananas, transforming them into moist, rich treats infused with the deep flavor of dark chocolate. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, these muffins are quick and easy to make, filling your kitchen with a delightful aroma in just under 30 minutes. Indulge in their warm goodness anytime you crave something sweet!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture if desired.
- Mix in the sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the banana mixture until just combined?be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips before spooning the batter into the muffin tins.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg