These Caramel Mocha Chip Banana Muffins are a delicious breakfast or after school snack. Perfect treat for grabbing on the go.
(photos updated April 2015)
I have a love/hate relationship with bananas. I love to eat them when they are green. I hate that they ripen so quickly on my counter.
It's a good thing I use a lot in smoothies and baked goods because once they turn yellow I won't touch them with a ten foot pole. Plain that is...I don't mind them mixed up with other things.
Like decadent yummy delicious over the top muffins!!!
(original picture from 2011)
Caramel Mocha Chip Banana Muffins
Last week I was peeling the over ripened bananas and putting them in freezer bags for future smoothies when my daughter asked if I could make her some banana bread.
What is a mama to do when asked to bake some yumminess? That's right! Stay up a little later than planned and make some treats for the girlie.
Now I did decide to go with muffins just because they bake so much faster than a thick loaf of bread. And who doesn't like a little bit of chocolate chips in their muffins?
I might have gone a little overboard creating these bad boys!!! A little bit of coffee, a little bit of chocolate, and a little bit of caramel. These were by far my favorite banana muffin to date.
I know there are a tons of banana muffin recipes out there, but I hope you get a chance to make yourself some of these because who doesn't want a healthy muffin loaded down with caramel and chocolate!
And they have coffee in them, so they are the perfect pick-me-up for anytime of day!
What are you waiting for? You definitely need these. Stat!!!!
Caramel Mocha Chip Banana Muffins recipe:
Recipe
Caramel Mocha Chip Banana Muffins
These banana muffins have a delicious coffee and caramel twist. Great for an on the go breakfast or after school snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 ripened bananas, smashed
- 2 Tablespoons instant coffee
- 1 Tablespoon warm water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ¼ cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips, divided
- ¾ cup caramel baking bits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Place 20 cupcake liners in muffin tins.
- Dissolve the instant coffee in the warm water and set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar. Add the egg, banana, coffee water, and vanilla and mix well.
- Stir the salt, baking powder and baking soda into the flour.
- Slowly start incorporating the flour mixture into the wet ingredients.Stir in ½ cup chocolate chips and caramel bits by hand.
- Fill the liners with the batter. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining chips.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes. Remove from the muffin tins right away and cool on wire racks completely. Store in a sealed container.
Notes
*You can also use toffee bits if you cannot find the caramel baking bits.
**Let the muffins cool completely before trying to remove the paper liners.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 247Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 235mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 1gSugar: 22gProtein: 2g
Alison@Oopsey Daisy
These look YUMMY! I'm going to have to give them a try!
Chef in Training
Oh yum! I love the sound of this! Thanks so much for linking up to Tuesday Talent Show! I would love to have you stop by and link up again tomorrow with more great projects!
-Nikki
http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/
Molly
I finally got a chance to make these, delicious! Unfortunately, I couldn't manage to find caramel bits (I looked at 3 stores too!), so I substituted toffee pieces. Hopefully caramel bits will be a little more popular as we get into fall more and I can try this again in all of its glory.
Very yummy, I'll have to throw some in the freezer so I don't eat them all in this weekend. And a perfect excuse to brew a fresh pot of coffee! The pooch also enjoyed it as the extra bananas were perfect for creating a special weight watchers treat for her. Thanks for all the great recipes!
Liz @ Two Maids a Milking
These sound awesome!!! Thanks so much for linking up on 2 Maids a Baking!! I'm your newest follower!!
Lady Behind The Curtain
This recipe looks amazing! Please join in on the fun and come over to Cast Party Wednesday tomorrow to share this tasty recipe with us.
Thanks,
I hope to see you there!
Ott, A.
Sorry about the spill, but I love the idea of pairing carmel with bananas. you are tempting my tastebuds!!!
Nat
Oh, I had another question for yesterday! After I read your post, I was inspired and whipped up some goodies in the kitchen...so the question is:
How do you keep from liking your fingers!???
Love your stuff!
nat
doodlecraft.blogspot
Kelli
Oh my DELICIOUSNESS!!! I can't wait to try these =) thanks for sharing your bursts of creativity! Always a pleasure!
Molly
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Aimee
Looks delish. I could use one right now please, with a cup of coffee (with extra flavored creamer please). K, thanks.
4Sisters
I'll only eat them green too. But I love banana bread, muffins etc. Can't wait to try these!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
Camilla
Visiting from Rook No 17's A Little Birdie Told Me... Yum! Thanks for sharing. Now to go see if I have a banana in my fruit bowl.
The 21st Century Housewife©
These really do look amazing! What great flavours as well - banana, caramel, chocolate and coffee - yum! I'd love it if you would link them up at the Let's Do Brunch linky tomorrow on The 21st Century Housewife.
Julia
Coffee, now THAT is an ingredient I LOVE adding to pretty much everything. I am the only person on the planet who prefers brown, bruised, beaten up bananas. It's true.