Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are a delightful combination of rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and naturally sweet bananas. These muffins are a perfect balance of indulgence and wholesome ingredients, making them great for breakfast, a snack, or even a healthier dessert option. The bananas keep the muffins moist while adding natural sweetness, and the chocolate-peanut butter duo brings a comforting, decadent flavor. Easy to whip up, these muffins are a hit with both kids and adults and are a fantastic way to use up overripe bananas.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the peanut butter, honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and egg until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these rich, chocolatey muffins for breakfast, as a snack, or a guilt-free treat anytime!
