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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffins to Love

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are rich, moist, and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 3 medium overripe bananas brown-spotted for best results
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter can substitute with almond or cashew butter
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder or carob powder for a unique twist
  • 1 cup gluten-free flour blend or regular all-purpose flour if gluten-free isn't necessary
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to enhance flavors
  • 1/2 cup sugar or sugar substitute like stevia or monk fruit for lower sugar content
Optional Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips for extra sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon peanut butter for swirling delightful finishing touch

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • spatula
  • sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
  2. Mash 2-3 overripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Stir in 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter until fully combined.
  4. Sift in 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1 cup gluten-free flour blend, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup sugar. Fold until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
  6. Divide the batter among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Swirl in peanut butter if using.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 135mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Be careful not to overmix your batter for light and fluffy muffins.

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