Vegan Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chunks and Walnuts

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    12 muffins

  • Calories

    215 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Vegan Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chunks and Walnuts

Super-moist and as fragrant as all get out. These saffron-scented vegan banana muffins are loaded to the brim with rich chocolate chunks and crunchy walnuts. Easy to make, naturally sweetened, and perfect for breakfast or a snack!

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Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups ripe bananas mashed
  • cup coconut sugar palm sugar, or brown sugar
  • ¼ cup refined coconut oil melted to room temperature
  • cup unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 10 threads saffron (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

The Optional but highly recommended stuff:

  • ½ cup vegan chocolate chunks
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar palm sugar, or brown sugar
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, unsweetened plant-based milk, saffron and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  3. Sift in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. If adding the fun stuff (for real, why wouldn’t you?): fold in the vegan chocolate chunks and chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with the coconut sugar.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 22-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  7. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • 🍌 Super Ripe ‘Naners: 
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  • Use very ripe bananas with brown speckles; they are sweeter and add more moisture to the batter.
  • 💪 Mix with the Force of A Very Gentle Pony: 
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  • Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Overmixing can lead to dense, tough muffins.
  • 📏 Perfect Flour Measurement: 
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  • Scoop flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife. This ensures the right ratio of wet to dry ingredients, which is crucial for the perfect texture.
  • ⏲️ Check Early for Doneness: 
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  • Start checking your muffins a few minutes before the minimum baking time. A toothpick or reusable metal skewer should come out clean or with a few crumbs when inserted in the center.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 215kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 180mg (8%) Potassium 115mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 23IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 215kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 180mg 8%
Potassium 115mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 23IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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