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Irresistibly Decadent Rich Chocolate Banana Muffins Recipe

Delight in these Decadent Rich Chocolate Banana Muffins, combining rich chocolate and sweet bananas for a perfect treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 3 large Ripe Bananas speckled for maximum sweetness
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour sifted
  • 0.5 cups Cocoa Powder unsweetened
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder fresh
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 0.33 cups Vegetable Oil may substitute melted butter
  • 1 cups Chocolate Chips semi-sweet or dark
Optional Add-ins
  • Nuts chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Dried Fruits like cranberries or apricots
  • Whole Wheat Flour optional for fiber boost

Equipment

  • Muffin tins
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Making Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare muffin tins with liners or greasing.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add eggs and vegetable oil to mashed bananas and mix until creamy.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling them about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  8. Let muffins cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Optional: drizzle with honey or sprinkle with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.