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Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

These Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are a deliciously wholesome treat packed with sweet bananas and rich chocolate!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins:
  • 3 large Bananas (overripe)
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
  • 1/3 cup Canola Oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Sugar or light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup White Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips mini or regular, dairy-free if vegan

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Parchment Paper Liners
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with parchment paper liners or spray with cooking spray.
  2. If you’re going the vegan route, combine 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal with 2.5 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mash the three overripe bananas until smooth.
  4. Add the unsweetened applesauce, canola oil, coconut sugar, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and the prepared flax egg (if using) to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, and white whole wheat flour.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips.
  8. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about 2/3 full.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg.
  • These muffins freeze well; store in an airtight container.
  • Feel free to add nuts for extra nutrition!