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Vegan Chocolate Banana Muffins

These Vegan Chocolate Banana Muffins are totally guilt-free dessert idea that doesn't skimp on flavor. This recipe is Oil-Free, Sugar-Free and absolutely mouthwatering.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 972 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 c whole wheat pastry flour* Note 1
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 tablespoon cacao powder
  • ¾ c vegan chocolate chips any size
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 c ripe bananas * 2 large or 3 small ones, see Note 2
  • ¼ c almond butter can be replaced with peanut butter
  • ⅓ c plant-based yogurt, such as cashew or soy* Note 3
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ c maple syrup* Note 4

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a 12-count muffin tin with cupcake liners or if you don't mind oil, spray each cavity with a non-stick spray. You can also use a silicone muffin tin like this. It doesn't require greasing or liners. 
  2. In a large bowl whisk together whole wheat flour, cacao powder, baking powder, salt and ½ cup of chocolate chips.
  3. Add bananas into a medium bowl and mash them with a fork or cocktail muddler. Add almond butter, yogurt, vanilla extract and Maple syrup and give everything a nice whisk.
  4. Make a well in the dry ingredients, then slowly pour wet ingredients into the center. Using a hand whisk gently mix the ingredients. Stop mixing when the batter is just barely combined. Don't overmix.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into each cup or liner filling each halfway full. Top each muffin with the remaining chocolate chips and bake for 25 minutes. You can check the doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center of a muffin. It should come out with fewer crumbs.
  6. Remove muffins from the oven, let them cool for 10 minutes and then remove from the cavities.

Notes

  • Flour
  • You can substitute Whole Wheat Pastry Flour with a regular all-purpose flour or use a combo of ½ cup of all-purpose flour and ½ cup of whole wheat flour.
  • Bananas
  • Make sure to measure out exactly 1 cup of mashed bananas. If your bananas are green or not ripe enough, pop them into 350 F oven and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  • Yogurt
  • You can use any plant-based yogurt or if you don't have it, you can substitute with ⅓ cup of any nut milk + 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
  • Maple Syrup
  • You can replace it with coconut sugar if you like. If you do so, make sure to increase the yogurt amount to ½ cup. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 972kcal (49%) Carbohydrates 152.6g (51%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 38.2g (59%) Saturated Fat 4.9g (25%) Sodium 373mg (16%) Potassium 117mg (3%) Fiber 17.8g (71%) Sugar 75.4g (151%) Calcium 1097mg (110%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 972

% Daily Value*

Calories 972kcal 49%
Carbohydrates 152.6g 51%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 38.2g 59%
Saturated Fat 4.9g 25%
Sodium 373mg 16%
Potassium 117mg 2%
Fiber 17.8g 71%
Sugar 75.4g 151%
Calcium 1097mg 110%
Iron 1mg 6%

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