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    Home » Recipes » Muffins

    Easy Chocolate and Banana Muffins Recipe

    Published: Jul 8, 2022 · Modified: Jan 28, 2023 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 5 Comments

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    Easy chocolate and banana muffins recipe loaded with extra chocolate chips!

    A great way to use up overripe bananas in your fruit bowl, just like my chocolate chip banana bread recipe!

    Chocolate banana muffins on a cake stand.

    These banana chocolate muffins are rich, chocolatey, and ever so fluffy. Perfect for packing in lunchboxes or enjoying as an after-school snack with a glass of milk!

    They also make a great dessert with ice cream or custard!

    👩‍🍳 Love bananas? Try my easy peanut butter and banana muffins too!

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    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Expert tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ Frequently asked questions
    • 😋 More muffin recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    • Quick and easy muffin recipe.
    • Uses up overripe bananas.
    • Easily transportable.
    • Freezer-friendly.

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    Ingredients for chocolate and banana muffins.

    Dry ingredients

    • Plain Flour
    • Bicarbonate of Soda
    • Cocoa Powder
    • Caster Sugar

    Wet ingredients

    • Plain Yogurt
    • Melted Butter
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla Extract

    Other ingredients

    • Mashed Bananas
    • Chocolate Chips

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Place the dry ingredients (plain flour, bicarbonate of soda, cocoa powder and caster sugar) in a large mixing bowl.

    Two: Whisk together the wet ingredients (yogurt, melted butter, eggs and vanilla extract) in a small bowl or jug then gently mix into the dry ingredients.

    Three: Fold in the mashed banana and chocolate chips.

    Four: Spoon the muffin batter into 12 muffin cases and bake for 18 minutes.

    Step by step photo instructions for making chocolate banana muffins.

    💭 Expert tips

    • Make sure your eggs are at room temperature before beginning the recipe. They mix into the batter much better when they aren't fridge-cold, and help the muffins to rise.
    • Try not to overmix the muffin batter. Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together with a wooden spoon. This will result in a light and fluffy muffin, rather than a tough and chewy one!
    • Use an ice cream scoop to equally distribute the batter into the muffin cases.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the chocolate banana muffins for a quick breakfast, lunchbox treat, or after-school snack.

    They also make an easy dessert served with honeycomb ice cream or creamy custard.

    A stack of chocolate banana muffins on a white cake stand.

    📖 Variations

    • I've used white chocolate chips, but milk chocolate chips or plain chocolate chips work well too.
    • Make healthy chocolate banana muffins and swap the plain flour for wholemeal flour.
    • Add a handful of raisins or dried cranberries for a fruity hit.
    • Chopped walnuts or pecan nuts add a nice crunch and texture.
    • Drizzle the muffins with melted chocolate and sprinkle with more chocolate chips for extra chocolatey muffins.

    🥡 Storage

    Store: The muffins will keep in an airtight container or cake tin for up to 3 days.

    Freeze: The muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months.

    Chocolate banana muffins in white muffin cases.

    ❓ Frequently asked questions

    What makes muffins light and fluffy?

    Make sure all of the ingredients are at room temperature before using them, particularly the eggs. Then make sure your raising agent is evenly distributed through the dry ingredients before adding the wet ingredients to it.

    Why are my muffins tough?

    Tough muffins result from over-mixing the muffin batter. Mix the dry and wet ingredients separately first before mixing them together. Be gentle and it doesn't matter if the batter is a bit lumpy. Gently fold in additional ingredients like fruit, chocolate chips, and nuts.

    😋 More muffin recipes

    • Lemon Drizzle Muffins
    • Chocolate Nutella Muffins
    • Gingerbread Muffins
    • Peanut Butter and Banana Muffins
    • Blackberry and Lemon Muffins
    • Blueberry and White Chocolate Muffins
    • Blackcurrant Muffins
    • Carrot Cake Muffins
    A chocolate banana muffin with white chocolate chips.

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    Chocolate banana muffins on a cake stand.
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    Easy Chocolate Banana Muffins

    Easy chocolate and banana muffins recipe loaded with extra chocolate chips!
    Course Baking
    Cuisine British
    Keyword chocolate and banana muffins
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 18 minutes
    Total Time 23 minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 247kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Whisk
    • Wooden Spoon
    • 12 Hole Muffin Tin
    • Muffin Cases

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 140 g Caster Sugar
    • 180 g Plain Flour
    • 20 g Cocoa Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
    • 100 ml Natural Yogurt
    • 2 Eggs beaten
    • 140 g Butter melted and cooled
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 200 g Banana mashed (about 2 medium bananas)
    • 100 g White Chocolate Chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 190°c (170 fan/ Gas 5) and line a 12 hole muffin tin with muffin cases.
    • Place the dry ingredients (plain flour, bicarbonate of soda, cocoa powder and caster sugar) in a large mixing bowl.
      140 g Caster Sugar, 180 g Plain Flour, 20 g Cocoa Powder, 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
    • Whisk together the wet ingredients (yogurt, melted butter, eggs and vanilla extract) in a small bowl or jug then gently mix into the dry ingredients.
      100 ml Natural Yogurt, 2 Eggs, 140 g Butter, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • Fold in the mashed banana and chocolate chips.
      200 g Banana, 100 g White Chocolate Chips
    • Spoon the muffin batter into 12 muffin cases and bake for 18 minutes.

    Notes

    Expert Tips:
    • Make sure your eggs are at room temperature before beginning the recipe. They mix into the batter much better when they aren't fridge cold, and help the muffins to rise.
    • Try not to overmix the muffin batter. Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together with a wooden spoon. This will result in a light and fluffy muffin, rather than a tough and chewy one!
    • Use an ice cream scoop to equally distribute the batter into the muffin cases.
     
    Variations:
    • I've used white chocolate chips, but milk chocolate chips or plain chocolate chips work well too.
    • Make healthy chocolate banana muffins and swap the plain flour for wholemeal flour.
    • Add a handful of raisins or dried cranberries for a fruity hit.
    • Chopped walnuts or pecan nuts add a nice crunch and texture.
    • Drizzle the muffins with melted chocolate and sprinkle with more chocolate chips for extra chocolatey muffins.
     
    Storage:
    Store: The muffins will keep in an airtight container or cake tin for up to 3 days.
    Freeze: The muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Chocolate Banana Muffins
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    247
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    10
    g
    15
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.003
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    0.3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    30
    mg
    10
    %
    Sodium
     
    114
    mg
    5
    %
    Potassium
     
    158
    mg
    5
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    36
    g
    12
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    19
    g
    21
    %
    Protein
     
    6
    g
    12
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    67
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    51
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      July 15, 2022 at 7:27 am

      5 stars
      Love the combination of chocolate and banana so I'm going to make these at the weekend. Perfect for those bananas that are overripe.

      Reply
    2. Ieva

      July 15, 2022 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      A lovely recipe! The yoghurt and banana make these extremely moist and a good amount of chocolate chips in them make them impossible to resist! We loved them!

      Reply
    3. Natalie

      July 15, 2022 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      Following your instructions, my muffins turned out soft and delicious. Thanks for the tips!

      Reply
    4. Gina Abernathy

      July 15, 2022 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      I love a good muffin. I have several bananas on my counter that would be perfect for this recipe.

      Reply
    5. Dannii

      July 15, 2022 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      My kids love these. So easy to store in the freezer too.

      Reply

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