These Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are a great way to use up the ripe bananas on the counter. Plus, chocolate for breakfast always gets my vote.
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Do your kids ask why all the time? Our three kiddos always questioned every thing that we said as parents when they were little. Shoot, they still do it as teenagers. “Why did you DO that?” “Why did you SAY that?” “Why does HE get that and I don’t?” Why, why, why?
Most of this was and is just in normal conversation, and we are able to use these questions to give them better learning experiences. They need to realize that life isn’t fair, and that just because one person got something doesn’t mean you will too.
But there are those days that we like to mess with our kids. If they ask why one of their siblings gets something or gets to go somewhere and they don’t, we now have a standard reply.
We just say because we like your brother/sister better than you. Yes, I realize that is probably not the best parenting skills, but some days it is just needed. It gives us a much needed laugh after dealing with all those whys. Plus, the look on their faces is just priceless!
These banana muffins are my favorite way to eat a banana right now. I like these much better than eating bananas plain or eating bananas in oatmeal. Not that those ways are bad, I just prefer chocolate over them!
I also really like that these bakery style chocolate muffins don’t ask me the “why” questions. Like why I am putting extra chocolate in my muffins, or why I am buying more bananas.
It’s the same reason that I like photographing food over kids. Food doesn’t move or talk back to you.
Every week I buy a bunch of bananas to eat and a bunch of bananas to bake with. Banana is perfect for adding to things like these Banana Toffee Scones or Banana Caramel Cookies.
The best chocolate banana muffins have chocolate chips inside and on top too. If there is a way I can incorporate more chocolate into my recipes, I will. These Dark Chocolate Banana Muffins are another one of my favorite breakfast muffins because of all the chocolate goodness!
I actually made these easy banana muffins twice in a few days time because my kids devoured them so quickly. The second time I had to put them on top of the refrigerator and tell everyone they were off-limits until I could get them photographed.
If a food has been “hidden” on the fridge, everyone knows they should leave it alone. That doesn’t always keep them out of it though. Our oldest son confessed later that he ate one of these for breakfast anyway because they were so good.
I can’t blame him for getting into them. They are so good!!!
Tips for making Double Chocolate Banana Muffins:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. There is nothing more annoying than going to bake something and realizing that you forgot to start the oven.
Mix together the mashed ripe banana, oil, sugar, and egg.
Stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Slowly mix this into the banana mixture. Do not over beat the batter.
Add 1 cup of the mini chocolate chips to the batter and stir gently.
Spoon the muffin batter evenly into 15 cupcake liners. Add the rest of the mini chocolate chips to the top of the batter. Bake for 18 minutes, then remove and let cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes before diving into them.
How long will these chocolate banana muffins last?
Well, it depends on how much your family likes chocolate and banana together in a muffin. If they are like my family, they will devour a batch in one day flat.
They really are best served right away. Although, they will keep for 2-3 days if properly stored in a tightly sealed container.
You can also freeze the muffins, if you would like to keep them longer. Wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap or place in a sandwich bag, then place the wrapped muffins in a large freezer safe ziplock bag. They should last for up to 3 months this way. Defrost in the refrigerator or on the counter, then warm them up in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
More breakfast recipes to use up ripe bananas:
- Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls
- Sour Cream Banana Bread
- Banana Caramel Coffee Cake
- Pineapple Orange Banana Smoothie
- Banana Pancakes
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Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
These Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are a great way to use up the ripe bananas on the counter. Plus, chocolate for breakfast always gets my vote.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (2-3 medium sized)
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups mini chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 15 cupcake liners in muffin tins.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the bananas, oil, and egg. Add the sugar and beat again.
- Stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Slowly stir into the wet ingredients until combined. Do not over mix.
- Stir in 1 cup of the mini chocolate chips gently.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the 15 liners. Sprinkle the tops with the extra chocolate chips.
- Bake for 18 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in a tightly sealed container on the counter.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 15 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 219Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 171mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 2gSugar: 19gProtein: 3g
*The recipe and post for these Double Chocolate Banana Muffins was first published on November 5, 2013. The pictures have been updated and it has been republished on January 21, 2019.
I love muffins for breakfast!! Bananas are something we try to have on hand always. My one year old ask them from the farm stand every time we pass by it because she knows that is the place we but them!!
So cute!! 😉
I can see why these didn’t last long at your house, Jocelyn…they sound delicious! I just can’t get enough of banana treats, and you can’t go wrong combining banana with chocolate like you did in these muffins! And thanks so much for mentioning my Brown Butter Banana Bars…that was so sweet and I really appreciate it! 🙂
No problem girl! 🙂
I love that the batter base is chocolate AND there’s choc chips – can never have too much chocolate! And I don’t blame your son either 🙂 Pinned!
Thanks Averie!!
Why do these look so AMAZING? Just kidding. Love that they have banana and lots of chocolate. Going to definitely try these for breakfast. Love new muffin recipes!
Thanks Laura!!
I love these muffins! Look how high they domed, yummy!!! they wouldn’t last long in my house either!
Thanks Aimee!!
I haven’t made muffins in awhile. I need to remedy that! 🙂
I agree!! 😉
Oh boy, do I remember the “Why” stage…so glad it’s over. Well, kind of. Loving these muffins! (=
Thanks Gloria!!
Well hello there, pretty little delicious muffins! I’d like to meet you in person! 🙂
Thanks Erin!!
Hehe, food doesn’t talk back … true that! We buy so many bananas every week, although they get used in Nutella banana sandwiches more than my baked goods:) I’m all about chocolate for breakfast! And these totally fit the bill!
They sure do!! 😉
Double chocolate banana muffins!! Yes!! These would be gone in seconds around here! 🙂
Thanks Tieghan!!
Banana? Muffins? Chocolate? Yep, best breakfast ever!
I totally agree with that!! 🙂
Me and your son are totally alike 😉 Chocolate batter and chocolate chips is my kind of breakfast muffin!!
Mine too!! 🙂
These look great! I love that they are double chocolate.
Thanks Megan!!
Totally my kind of breakfast! So much chocolatey goodness!
Thanks Anna!!
I don’t think I’ve ever been so thankful to have overripe bananas at home! Cannot wait to devour these for breakfast tomorrow morning!
Woohoo!! How did you like them?
teehee my mom was so relieved when I started school, then I could ask the teacher “why” all the time instead of her! I don’t have to ask why about these muffins though: chocolate and bananas are ALWAYS a great combo, especially for breakfast!
Haha! Thanks Jess!!
These look like a perfect afternoon snack! Wish I had one right now. 🙂 I didn’t start eating bananas really until I started baking with them. It’s great to always have some in the house for either!
Thanks Beth!!
I have two overly ripe bananas just calling to be made into these muffins!
Listen to them!! 😉
I love your method of parenting. I don’t think I could handle a gazillion whys all day long. These muffins look decadent. I would eat breakfast every day if these were in my lunchbox. Yum!
Hehe, thanks Jennie!!
Great minds think alike…I just made double chocolate banana bread this past weekend. 🙂 You’re muffins look delicious. Love this combo of flavors!
Thanks Tina!! 😉
Okay, I need to go buy some bananas and hide them from my family so that I can make these muffins! Yum!
Thanks Tonia!!
I think I could get into these muffins. I’m not much of a banana person, but since they are camouflaged by chocolate I’ll bet I wouldn’t even taste the banana! Great pics!
Thanks Chels!!
I LOVE these Jocelyn! I make muffins all the time, and I bet the kids would flip for these chocolaty ones
Thanks Heather!!
Banana baked goods are my favorite! If I made these, I’d have to hide them from my family and eat them all myself. They look so yummy, Jocelyn!
This is one of my FAVORITE flavor combos!! They look delicious!
I just dropped by to tell you that I’ve tried your recipe and it’s absolutely fabulous. Here is mine:http://amainbucatarie.blogspot.ro/2013/11/briosa-cu-ciocolata-si-banane.html
Thanks a lot! 🙂
I just made your muffin recipe. They were delicious and my kiddos loved them. Thank you!
I am so glad you and your kiddos loved them! They are one of my favorites!
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Made these muffins last night and they are divine. Kids loved them, I loved them and everyone at work taht tried one loved it. Thanks!
The banana in here makes it health food, right? So I can eat a whole batch by myself? Oh, YUM!
It definitely makes it health food 🙂
If I wanted to sub the oil and sugar, what could i use instead and what amount ?These look amazing!Also how bananas make 1 1/3 cups? Thanks!
You can substitute coconut oil or greek yogurt if you want. I haven’t made these without the sugar. My guess is that you could take out the white sugar, but I would leave the brown sugar. You could try Stevia in place of it if you like, but I do not know how much to tell you. Keep me posted on what you do. Also, 2 full sized bananas should give you enough bananas.
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I absolutely love chocolate and banana together! Great recipe!
These muffins are so good and fudgy!
Love these! These are great for the girls in the morning.
These muffins are SOOOO delicious! Thank you for this recipe!!!
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Yummy!
My kids loved these.
I used coconut oil. 3 bananas.
Vanilla yogurt instead of sour cream.
I used 1 cup wheat flour and 1/2 cup of white flour. And used chocolate chips of course.
Thank you sooo much for the recipe!
Made these with chocolate chunks, cut back on the sugar a little, added some vanilla extract and espresso powder and they are amazing! This is definitely going in my recipe book!