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Small-batch Chocolate Banana Muffins (One-banana, One-bowl)
5 from 111 votes

Small-batch Chocolate Banana Muffins (One-banana, One-bowl)

These Small-batch Chocolate Banana Muffins combine ripe banana and cocoa powder for a moist, chocolatey treat. The batter includes melted butter, brown sugar, and an egg white, lending a tender crumb with a subtle sweetness. Baking starts at a higher temperature to create a slight rise and crust, then reduces to finish cooking gently, resulting in soft-centered muffins with melted chocolate pieces inside. This recipe is ideal when you want a small batch—just five muffins—without leftovers.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
16 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 5 muffins
Calories: 219 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Special Tools
  • 5 muffin liners
  • Fine-mesh strainer
Chocolate Banana Muffins
  • 1 banana medium-to-large, over-ripe
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, 1.5 oz
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar 50g
  • 1 egg large, white
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour measured by weight or using the spoon and sweep method
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 15g
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped or 1/3 cup chocolate chips, plus more for topping

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a muffin tin with 5 liners.
  2. Place peeled banana in a medium bowl and mash it well with a fork or potato masher. Add melted butter and whisk until well combined. Add brown sugar, egg white, and vanilla. Mix well.
  3. Place a fine-mesh strainer over the bowl and add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the strainer. Sift dry ingredients into the wet and use a spoon to mix until just combined. Stir in chopped chocolate or chocolate chips. Divide batter between prepared muffin cups, filling about 3/4 of the way full.
  4. Bake for 8 minutes at 425°F before turning the oven temperature down to 350°F. Bake for an additional 6 to 9 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out with just a few crumbs.
  5. Sprinkle extra chocolate over the top if desired. Cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes, and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use a weighing scale or the spoon and sweep method to measure flour accurately for the best muffin texture.
  • Enjoy the muffins fresh or cooled; they keep shape better after resting in the pan.

Nutrition Information

Calories 219kcal (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219

% Daily Value*

Calories 219kcal 11%

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