Yara's Oven Delighs: Whisking up Delights

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Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

There’s nothing quite as comforting as the smell of fresh muffins baking in the oven—and when you add bananas and chocolate, you’ve got a treat that’s hard to resist. These Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are moist, rich, and perfectly balanced between natural sweetness from ripe bananas and indulgence from cocoa and chocolate chips. They’re perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert.

Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients (makes about 12 muffins)

2 large overripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup / 230 g)
1 large egg
1/4 cup (60 ml) oil (vegetable)
1/4 cup (60 g) sour cream
1/2 cup (100 g) white sugar
1/4 cup + 1 tbsp (60 g) brown sugar, packed
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups (170 g) all-purpose flour
7 tbsp (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the egg, oil, sour cream, sugars, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups (about 3/4 full). Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition (per muffin, based on 12 muffins)

Calories: ~210 kcal
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 18 g
Sodium: 115 mg

These Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are soft, fudgy, and full of rich chocolate flavor while keeping a hint of natural sweetness from bananas. They’re a great way to use up overripe bananas and create a treat that everyone in the family will enjoy. Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts, lunchboxes, or a cozy afternoon snack with coffee or tea.