Double Chocolate Banana Morning Muffins
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 20 minutes
Awaken your senses with these Double Chocolate Banana Morning Muffins - a blissful start to any day!
Imagine biting into a warm muffin that perfectly balances the richness of chocolate with the natural sweetness of bananas. These Double Chocolate Banana Morning Muffins are not just a treat for your taste buds but also a satisfying way to start your day. With melty chocolate chips and moist banana bread texture, these muffins make for a delightful breakfast or a sumptuous mid-morning snack.
Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 12 bars • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 220
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Steps
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3
In another bowl, mix mashed bananas, melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
Step 4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Step 5
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 6
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
Step 7
Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Make it your own!
Add a crunchy element by mixing in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds, enhancing both the texture and the nutritional value.
Experiment with different types of chocolate by substituting the semisweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chunks for a more intense chocolate flavor, or white chocolate chips for a creamy, sweet contrast.
Introduce a fruity note by folding in 1/2 cup of dried cranberries, cherries, or even fresh berries like raspberries or blueberries, adding a burst of tart or sweet flavors.
Spice up the muffins by incorporating a teaspoon of cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg into the batter, perfect for a warm, aromatic twist. For a bolder choice, a dash of chili powder can create an intriguing flavor profile.
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