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Healthy Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

Healthy double chocolate banana muffins made with whole grains and naturally sweetened with honey and ripe bananas. These healthy chocolate banana muffins are perfectly moist and made in one bowl for an easy breakfast or snack! Freezer-friendly and absolutely delicious.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (can sub melted and cooled coconut oil, avocado oil or butter)
  • 1/2 cup plain or vanilla 2% or whole-milk greek yogurt
  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour*
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder (use a high quality cocoa powder)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with muffin liners and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl add the mashed bananas, honey, vanilla, egg, oil and greek yogurt. Whisk wet ingredients together until well combined.
  3. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients: whole wheat pastry flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined. Stir in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
  4. Pour batter into greased muffin cups. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips on top of muffins. Bake for 23-27 minutes until the tester comes out clean.

Notes

  • *You can use a mix of regular whole wheat flour and all purpose, but these are best when made with whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1muffin Calories 180cal (9%) Carbohydrates 27.8g (9%) Protein 4.6g (9%) Fat 8.1g (12%) Saturated Fat 3.6g (18%) Fiber 4.1g (16%) Sugar 13.4g (27%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Serving 1muffin
Calories 180cal 9%
Carbohydrates 27.8g 9%
Protein 4.6g 9%
Fat 8.1g 12%
Saturated Fat 3.6g 18%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Sugar 13.4g 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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