The words “triple chocolate” always get my attention, how about you? I rarely can resist anything that boasts triple chocolate and these muffins are no exception.  How long it takes: 38 minutes Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowls, muffin tins, oven Servings: 18 muffins Add bananas to the mix and I’m a goner, for sure. You’ll find all sorts of recipes that combine bananas and chocolate on my site, like banana chocolate chip cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting. Bet that got your attention, didn’t it? Or how about a chocolate banana milkshake? And of course, there’s good ol’ chocolate banana bread! But here’s a little secret. These muffins are actually pretty good for you. They’re still a treat, for sure, but one that you don’t have to sacrifice calories for the rest of the day. Homemade muffins are simply the best! Easy to make, more nutritious, lower in fat and sugar, with no added preservatives, homemade beats bakery or store bought muffins hands down!

About these Chocolate Banana muffins

Triple chocolate! If you’re observant, you may have noticed I’ve only mentioned chocolate chunks and mini chocolate chips. That makes these muffins double chocolate, right? As you can probably guess, cocoa powder is added to the muffin batter, and there you have it, triple chocolate banana muffins. Better than bakery muffins. Homemade beats bakery or store-bought muffins hands down. Homemade muffins are more nutritious, lower in fat and sugar, with no added preservatives. They are easy to make and much less expensive. Healthier ingredients. This is a basic muffin recipe made healthier with the substitution of whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour. Whole wheat flour adds nutrition and fiber. Applesauce and mashed bananas make the muffins extra moist, replacing nearly all the fat that is usually found in muffin recipes. Cocoa powder is unsweetened and is loaded with antioxidants and other nutrients.

How To Make Banana Muffins

In a larger bowl, mash three ripe bananas, and add sugar, eggs, applesauce (insider tip: one of the snack sized containers is exactly the right amount), vanilla extract and merely a couple tablespoons of oil. Blend the dry ingredients into the wet, lightly mixing the batter until it’s just combined. Spoon the batter into muffin cups, sprinkle with mini chocolate chips, and bake. Drop everything and enjoy at least one warm muffin, while the chocolate is still soft and melty, to experience the best ever chocolate bliss.  Easy to make and irresistible, triple chocolate banana muffins will be a regular visitor in your kitchen but they won’t stay long! They’ll disappear before you know it. 

Make It Your Own

Add different types of chips. Replace the chocolate chunks and mini chocolate chips with regular chocolate chips, or mix it up and use white chocolate chips or peanut butter chips. Whole wheat flour not your thing? My family has gotten used to whole wheat in most recipes but if you don’t stock it in your kitchen, simply substitute all-purpose flour. Applesauce alternatives: Plain yogurt (regular or Greek), sour cream, or milk can be substituted.  Reduce the sugar. I often make this recipe with at least one third less sugar (½ cup). The riper the bananas, the less sugar you’ll need. Rather not have chocolate muffins? Try whole wheat banana muffins with streusel, banana bread muffins, or one of the recipes listed below. Looking for banana bread instead? My whole wheat banana bread is a staple in my house. Gluten-free: Replace the whole wheat flour with gluten-free flour. Alternatively, try this banana muffin recipe from my friend at Well Plated for Gluten-Free Muffins, with almond flour, mashed bananas, and coconut oil.

Storage and Make Ahead Ideas

How To Store: While triple chocolate banana muffins are out of this world good when they’re warm, they’re great at room temperature too. If you have any muffins left over, cool them completely before storing them in an airtight container. They’ll keep for a few days on the counter or a week in the fridge. Make Ahead: Make a double batch, put the extra muffins in a freezer bag and freeze for up to a month. For a great lunch box treat, freeze the muffins in individual bags. A frozen muffin will be thawed by lunchtime and is guaranteed to put a smile on the recipient’s face.

More muffins, please!

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