Let’s be honest: is there any better combo than bananas and chocolate? These Banana-Chocolate Chunk Muffins are here to answer that question with a resounding NOPE. They’re moist, fluffy, and loaded with chunks of rich chocolate that melt into the banana batter like a dream. Oh, and did I mention they’re naturally sweetened with maple syrup and totally gluten-free thanks to coconut flour? Basically, they’re a guilt-free, flavor-packed treat you can whip up in no time. Perfect for a grab and go breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even a midnight treat (no judgment here)! Let’s bake some muffins, shall we?
Ingredients:
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- ¾ cup natural almond butter
- ¼ cup real maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 3-oz bar unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped into small chunks or 3oz of chocolate drops
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Preheat and Prep:
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 12-muffin tin with 8 paper liners (we’re making just enough for a small batch—yay for portion control!). - Make the Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, mash those ripe bananas until smooth (the riper, the better for natural sweetness!).
- Add the almond butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until you have a lovely, smooth batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients:
- Stir in the coconut flour, baking soda, and salt. Coconut flour is magic, but you only need a little to keep things light and fluffy.
- Add the Chocolate Chunks:
- Fold in the chopped chocolate chunks. This is where things get really exciting—those little pockets of chocolate will make your muffins irresistible!
- Divide and Bake:
- Scoop the batter evenly into the 8 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are puffed up and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy:
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. If you can resist digging in right away, you have amazing willpower.
Why You’ll Love These Muffins:
- Naturally Sweetened: Bananas and maple syrup mean no refined sugar—just pure, natural sweetness!
- Gluten-Free Goodness: Coconut flour keeps these muffins fluffy without traditional flour.
- Rich Chocolatey Flavor: Chopped baking chocolate takes the flavor to a whole new level.
- Quick & Easy: You’ll have these whipped up and baked in less than 30 minutes!
And there you have it—muffins that taste like they belong in a fancy café but are made right in your kitchen in no time. These Banana-Chocolate Chunk Muffins are so versatile: pair them with your morning coffee for an easy breakfast, pack them for the kids’ lunchboxes, or enjoy them as a quick snack when those sweet cravings hit. They’re easy, delicious, and pretty much impossible to mess up. So grab those ripe bananas sitting on your counter and turn them into something magical! 🧁🍌🍫
