Sometimes I get to the end of the day and I think ‘hey, I didn’t eat any veggies or fruit today’.
That usually just happens on days that end with a ‘y’.
But wait! These muffins have bananas in them (and the last time I checked a banana is a fruit).
And dark chocolate.
And mercifully dark chocolate is good for you, right?
I wasn’t planning on putting this recipe on the blog, but I posted a pic on IG and FB and a couple of people requested the recipe, so you my lovelies, get to benefit from their request.
Because yes, these are THAT good.
Why else do you think two muffins didn’t make it for their close up??
Chocolate Banana Muffins
Ingredients
- 4 VERY ripe mushy bananas
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 1/3 cup of melted unsalted butter
- 1 egg preferably at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon good quality vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cup of all purpose flour I use King Arthur
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup of either semisweet/bittersweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate. I actually didn't use semisweet at all, but rather a combination of milk chocolate and bittersweet Callebaut, which is my preferred brand for baking. Any kind of chocolate is fine as long as it's good quality.
- 2-3 oz. of bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate melted in a microwave. Check and stir every 20 seconds. Just before completely melted, stir and you're done.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350
- Grease muffin tin with butter. (DO NOT use liners).
- Place bananas in a large bowl along with the butter and mush it up with a fork until no large clumps of banana remain. Blend until smooth.
- Now add the sugar, egg and vanilla and mix just until they're combined.
- Add the salt and baking soda and stir.
- Now add the flour and mix just until combined. DO NOT OVERMIX.
- Add chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
- Divide mixture into muffin tins, filing about 3/4 full.
- Now here's where the magic happens: take your melted chocolate and place about 1 teaspoon on top of muffins. Swirl, using a toothpick, to combine the chocolate with the muffin mixture slightly. I would have taken a picture of this, but like I said, I wasn't planning on sharing this recipe on the blog. I know. Crazy, right?
- Bake until the center of a toothpick comes out clean (or almost clean). I like slightly undercooking my baked goods because I always think they come out moister that way.
Notes
Remember, don't use a liner. These muffins are so moist that they'll fall apart when you remove the liner.
In other news…
I’ve got lots of easy projects to share with you soon, mostly for your garden. I’ll be finishing up the cement leaf post I promised, plus Fisherman put together some cool solar lights that utilized tree stumps. I also made a cute garden sign and I hope to have some easy, diy plant signs that I can share.
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kim says
These muffins look so delicious, Doreen!
Good thing it’s one in the morning or I might be tempted to bake a batch right now.
Marilyn @ Pink Paper Cottage says
Oh my these look wonderful.. and so healthy too! 🙂 I have to eat totally gluten free, but these can easily be altered using gluten free flour… I’ll have to make me some as I need my fruit!
Emily says
These look delicious and I’m saving the recipe! Yum, would love one right now with my coffee. Thanks for sharing, a good thing there were requests……………….
Poppy says
Your chocolate banana muffins are, upon first glance, MAJOR eye candy, and I’m certain upon first bite, scrumptiously satisfying! What an awesome way to get one’s daily fix for fruit! ;)))
xx
Poppy
Cecilia says
Yum…I will just feast on them with my eyes. Still on the diet. Sigh.
Debbie from MountainMama says
These look incredible! I’m allergic to bananas, so perhaps raspberries instead – hmmmm!
Brenda Kula-Pruitt says
Ah, looks and sounds delicious! I need to pick up more dark chocolate. Supposed to be good for your blood pressure.
Brenda
tammy j says
YUM!
I love anything with bananas and coconut. wonder what a little coconut would taste like in them?
my bob would laugh. I started out with a recipe and kept adding something because I didn’t have all the ingredients…
when I complained it didn’t taste like it was supposed to…
well.
hey. why did I have NO IDEA that you were on Instagram? I missed it.
I should have known though. I can’t comment. don’t remember my stuff.
but I’m going there now to drool over yours.
I took a little class on it in the public library long ago and can’t remember my password or the title. now it won’t let me. I’ve tried and tried. ah well.
you’ll know i’m enjoying it!!!
susan says
My mouth is watering! These look absolutely delish, Doreen – I’m also a big fan of Callabaut chocolate but it’s not always available here. I’m going to have to print this and tell my husband to stay away from the bananas so they can get mushy!
Julie says
Hi Doreen,
Those muffins sound so good! Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful recipe to make them! Hope you have a nice weekend.
Julie
Dewena says
I hate to let bananas go to waste and one does get tired of making banana bread. Muffins aren’t really dessert, are they? I didn’t think so.
Great pictures, Doreen!
Vashti Q says
Yum! 😛 Those muffins look scrumptious. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Pinning!
Amy says
Oh yum, Doreen! I’ve got a weakness for muffins, so these are getting pinned! Gives me a great excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast!
handmade by amalia says
Two muffins! Respect!
Amalia
xo
Jemma says
Fabulous combination of ingredients, and chocolate is good for the soul!
Happy Monday and beautiful photos too:)
xo
Jemma
Doreen says
OK, I’ve just managed to read ALL THE WAY thru your bio……and I’m still here!!!! First off…..I’m another ‘Doreen’ but definitely (more) vintage!!!!! As you can see by my attached info, I have a bloggy home, also, and welcome all who pop by for a visit. Sometimes (often) it’s for the quilty obsession….er…passion…..that is shared, sometimes it’s things like the above “lookin’ crazy good” muffins(?) type foods and, sometimes, it’s just life stuff!!!!! As soon as I leave off here, I hope to cruise through your little abode a bit. My ‘real’ spot on the globe is in (extreme) S.E. MN…..the so-called “Coulee Region”/Mississippi River Valley area/God’s Country. We’re located on a little rural plot(eek!!!! not a great word choice at my age!!!!!) outside the bitty town of Houston….MN NOT TX!!!!! Please, stop by when you have a sec………I’ll have a cuppa waiting………………hugs……….
Carrie@northwoods scrapbook says
Who’s posting the naughty yummy recipes now?? 😉 And banana is health food as far as I’m concerned so I’ll give you points there Babes. Yummy!!!
xoxo
Cindi says
They look so good that I’m almost tempted to make some!
But since I don’t have any of the ingredients in the house,
I won’t.
But I’ll be thinking about them, wishing I had one! LOL!
XOXO
Jane says
How awesome and I know bananas keep things very moist. Definitely going to try! Chocolate is not so bad for you…in moderation. Problem is, it’s hard to stop!!!
Jane
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
There is nothing like the taste of Chocolate and banana together! Copied that recipe!….Thanks Doreen!
Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse says
They look yummy and I’m sure I can come up with a gluten free version!
kelly says
Those muffins look yummy! I love chocolate and bananas so I’m sure these would be enjoyed at my home. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Sounds like you’ve been very busy lately. Looking forward to seeing your latest projects.