Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffins, a delightful treat combining the rich flavors of cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and sweet bananas. Perfect for breakfast or a quick snack, these muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, combine mashed bananas, peanut butter, honey, melted oil, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide batter evenly among cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool.
Notes
- Enhance texture by adding chopped peanuts or extra chocolate chips on top before baking.
- These muffins freeze well and are great for a quick breakfast or snack on-the-go.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
