Chocolate Banana Muffins

Name: Chocolate Banana Muffin Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (2-3 medium sized); 1/3 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (180g); 1/4 cup regular cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/4 cups mini chocolate chips, divided

Published: Feb 24, 2025 by Jocelyn · As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 66 Comments

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These double Chocolate Banana Muffins are the solution for the ripe bananas on your counter. Soft, fluffy, and packed with chocolate flavor, they’re easy to make and loaded with melty chocolate chips in every bite. One batch is never enough!

If you love chocolate and bananas as much as we do, you should also try this chocolate banana bread.

Two stacked muffins with more behind them.

The post for double chocolate banana muffins was first published in November 2013. It was updated and republished in February 2025.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

You know that moment when you look at the counter and see brown bananas? It happens every week at our house. But instead of seeing overripe bananas as a problem, I see them as an opportunity to bake something delicious.

Let’s be honest: bananas make everything better. Some of our favorites are banana scones, banana bread made with sour cream, or these decadent chocolate banana muffins.

These moist chocolate muffins are soft, fluffy, and packed with chocolate chips in every bite. We baked two batches in two days because our kids couldn’t get enough.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

If you need a quick breakfast or a special treat, these double chocolate banana muffins are a great way to use that ripe fruit.

Quick and Easy - No complicated steps or fancy ingredients. Just mix, bake, and enjoy!
Rich and Fudgy - Combining ripe bananas with cocoa powder creates a rich chocolate flavor. The result is muffins that are perfectly moist and incredibly tasty!
Uses Overripe Bananas - No more wasting those brown bananas on your counter! This recipe is the perfect use for them.
Packed with Chocolate - Melty chocolate chips inside and on top, make every bite extra chocolatey goodness.

Dena says, "Made these muffins last night and they are divine. Kids loved them, I loved them and everyone at work that tried one loved it. Thanks!"

Ingredient Notes

Half a chocolate chocolate chip muffin sitting on another muffin.

This chocolate banana muffin recipe uses simple ingredients and always turns out perfectly! They’re great for a quick weekday breakfast or a delicious weekend brunch.

Bananas: Two large ripe bananas should yield enough mashed bananas for this recipe. Learn how to quickly ripen bananas with these four easy kitchen tips.
Oil: You can use vegetable or canola oil for these muffins. Melted coconut oil or butter also works well.
Egg: Adds moisture to the batter.
Sugars: The combination of granulated and brown sugar makes these banana muffins sweet and moist.
All-Purpose Flour: Stabilizes and thickens the batter.
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: This recipe uses regular cocoa powder. You can also use dark chocolate or Dutch process cocoa powder.
Baking Powder & Baking Soda: Combining both will make the muffins rise nice and tall.
Chocolate Chips: Any variety or size of chocolate chip will work. We like using mini chocolate chips in our muffins because the small size spreads out more.

How To Make Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

Two chocolate muffins stacked on top of each other.

These muffins are so easy to make and come out perfect every time. Treat yourself today—you deserve some chocolatey goodness!

Beat the mashed ripe banana, oil, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg in a large mixing bowl.
Whisk together the dry ingredients and slowly mix them with the wet ingredients. Do not overbeat the batter. Add the mini chocolate chips and stir gently.
Spoon the chocolate batter evenly into 15 muffin liners. Sprinkle the remaining mini chocolate chips evenly on top of the muffins.
Bake in a preheated oven until fully cooked. Remove the pan and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before removing the fluffy muffins and enjoying them.

Muffin Variations

These easy chocolate banana muffins offer endless possibilities with the ingredients you can add. Feel free to mix and match one or more to create a new twist each time you bake the simple recipe.

Nuts - Add ½ cup of your favorite chopped nuts for a great crunch.
Peanut Butter Chips - Stir ¾ cup chips into the batter and sprinkle a few more on top.
White Chocolate Chips - Add ¾ cup to the batter plus more on top.
Candy - Substitute crushed Butterfingers or chopped peanut butter cups for the mini chocolate chips.
Shredded Coconut - Stir 1 cup coconut into the batter before baking.

Two chocolate muffins on top of each other.

Storage Recommendations

They will stay fresh for 2-3 days if stored correctly in a tightly sealed container.

Put a paper towel at the bottom of the airtight container. This will soak up any extra moisture from the baked muffins.

Can I freeze these banana muffins?

Once the muffins have cooled completely, wrap each individually in plastic wrap or in a sandwich bag. Then, place the wrapped muffins in a large freezer-safe ziplock bag and freeze for 2-3 months.

Before serving, defrost the chocolate banana muffins in the refrigerator or on the counter. Reheat a room-temperature muffin in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

Tips and Tricks

Wait until the bananas on your counter are entirely ripe before baking. Dark, overripe bananas are sweeter, and the banana flavor will be more pronounced in your baked goods.
Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners to easily remove and serve the chocolate treats.
Be gentle when mixing the wet and dry ingredients. Overmixing can result in dense muffins instead of light and fluffy ones.
A large spoon or cookie scoop is the easiest way to fill your muffin tins evenly.
Before the timer goes off, check the muffins by inserting a toothpick in the center. They are done when the toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Two chocolate chocolate chip banana muffins stacked on top of each other.

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Recipe

Chocolate Banana Muffin Recipe

Yield: 15 muffins

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 38 minutes

Ingredients

1 ⅓ cups mashed ripe bananas (2-3 medium sized)
⅓ cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ cups all purpose flour (180g)
¼ cup regular cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ¼ cups mini chocolate chips, divided

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 15 cupcake liners in muffin tins.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the bananas, oil, vanilla, and egg. Add the sugar and mix again.
Stir the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until combined, but do not overmix.
Gently stir in 1 cup of the mini chocolate chips.
Spoon the batter evenly into the 15 liners. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining chocolate chips.
Bake for 17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes. Then, remove them and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in a tightly sealed container on the counter.

Notes

Wait until the bananas on your counter are entirely ripe before baking. Dark, overripe bananas are sweeter, and the banana flavor will be more pronounced in your baked goods.

Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners to easily remove and serve the chocolate treats.
Be gentle when mixing the wet and dry ingredients. Overmixing can result in dense muffins instead of light and fluffy ones.
A large spoon or cookie scoop is the easiest way to fill your muffin tins evenly.
Before the timer goes off, check the muffins by inserting a toothpick in the center. They are done when the toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 15 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 219Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 171mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 2gSugar: 19gProtein: 3g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.

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