Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
Chocolate Banana Treat: Another Reason to Love Overripe Bananas
Is it even possible to have too many recipes for overripe bananas? I don’t think so! Here’s another one to add to your collection, and it’s a winner—yummy, easy to make, and oh-so-chocolatey.
This recipe is at its best with those extra ripe (even blackened!) bananas you might be tempted to toss. Instead, let them shine in this delicious treat! The natural sweetness of the bananas pairs perfectly with the rich chocolate, making every bite a little moment of joy.
It’s quick, it’s simple, and it’s a great way to turn forgotten fruit into something amazing. So, grab those bananas and enjoy this chocolatey delight! ❤️🍌🍫✨
Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
Special Note: These are even better with riper bananas.
Ingredients:
3/4c mashed ripe banana (2 small)
3/4c buttermilk
3/4c packed brown sugar
1/4c maple syrup
3tbsp mild oil
2tsp vanilla extract
1 3/4c all-purpose flour
1/4c unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1tsp baking soda
1/2tsp salt
1/2c chocolate chops
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In bowl, mix mashed bananas, buttermilk, brown sugar, maple syrup, oil and vanilla extract.
Mix together flour, cocoa powder sifted, baking soda and salt.
Sprinkle over banana mixture and stir until just moistened.
Either grease muffin tins or use non-stick muffin forms (as pictured above), spoon in batter, filling 2/3’s full.
Sprinkle chocolate chips over top.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until bamboo skewer (or toothpick) inserted in center comes out clean.
Let cool in pans on rack.
Remove from pans and enjoy.
