Yara's Oven Delighs: Whisking up Delights

There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh muffins baking in the oven—especially when they’re packed with chocolate, ripe bananas, and a hint of cozy warmth. These chocolate banana muffins are soft, rich, and moist, thanks to mashed bananas, buttermilk, and a touch of vegetable oil. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert, they’re a comforting bake that feels just right for fall.

🕒 Recipe Time

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20–22 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups (150g) all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup (28g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup (99g) Brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 1–2 large bananas)
• 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
• ½ cup (118ml) buttermilk
• 3 tbsp (40ml) vegetable oil
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup (127g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
2. Whisk dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Whisk in sugar, egg, egg yolk, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until combined.
4. Combine: Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Stop when just combined—don’t overmix.
5. Add chocolate: Fold in about ½ cup chocolate chips, reserving the rest for topping.
6. Fill tins: Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
7. Bake: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 9 minutes. Without opening the oven, reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 10–13 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
8. Cool: Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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Nutrition (Per Muffin, approx.)

• Calories: 205
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 35mg
• Sodium: 180mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 17g

These chocolate banana muffins are proof that a little banana and cocoa can turn everyday ingredients into something extra special. Soft, moist, and filled with melty chocolate chips, they’re perfect for cozy mornings, fall baking days, or as a sweet after-dinner treat. Bake a batch, enjoy one warm from the oven, and share the rest with friends or family—you’ll see them disappear in no time!