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    Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

    Published: Mar 2, 2017 · Updated: Jul 28, 2018 by Natalie · 27 Comments

    Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are perfect sweet treat! These muffins are made with all HEALTHY ingredients and refined sugar-free. Filled with sweet banana flavor, loaded with antioxidant-rich dark cocoa powder and peanut butter, these are simple, yet delectable dessert that goes perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea.

    Double Chocolate Banana Muffins made with all HEALTHY ingredients, refined sugar-free, filled with dark chocolate and peanut butter. Perfect afternoon dessert, kids school snack or quick breakfast. CLICK to read more or PIN for later! [natalieshelath.com] #healthy #sugarfree #chocolate #DairyFree #Whole30

    I've been planning to this recipe for a long time. These Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are our family favorite, AND I'm making these regularly for my family and me. Actually, I'm making these muffins every time we (khmm.. well mostly me) got unbearably insane craving for chocolate during weekdays. These muffins are easy to prepare and can be made in only 20 minutes which makes them PERFECT for quickly fixing that sweet tooth and chocolate craving without the unnecessary calories. PLUS choco-banana combination is ultimately the best combination ever! PLUS there's also a peanut butter filling inside! Oh, my...

    These muffins are real good-mood food... you know, the food that elevates the mood. They are made of bitter cocoa and dark chocolate, which are known to lift up the mood and reduce stress. My husband loves these muffins so much that if I just mention how I might probably make Double Chocolate Banana Muffins for dessert later, he's eyes starts to glow, and he starts to burst with joy. He's really easy to please sometimes. He always says that he feels immediately better when: a) he wakes up next to me (awwww soo cute) and b) when he knows that we have Double Chocolate Banana Muffins for dessert.

    In fact, we are both a bit over obsessed with choco-banana combination. We do like to snag a Chocolate Banana Cake too. Those who have tried heavenly choco-banana combo know how addicted that combo can be.

    Double Chocolate Banana Muffins made with all HEALTHY ingredients, refined sugar-free, filled with dark chocolate and peanut butter. Perfect afternoon dessert, kids school snack or quick breakfast. CLICK to read more or PIN for later! [natalieshelath.com] #healthy #sugarfree #chocolate #DairyFree #Whole30

    Double Chocolate Banana Muffins made with all HEALTHY ingredients, refined sugar-free, filled with dark chocolate and peanut butter. Perfect afternoon dessert, kids school snack or quick breakfast. CLICK to read more or PIN for later! [natalieshelath.com] #healthy #sugarfree #chocolate #DairyFree #Whole30

    We love Chocolate Banana Muffins because they are sweet, but refined sugar-free. PLUS they are DOUBLE chocolate!!! PLUS so moist, irresistibly soft and banana flavored! YUM!

    We like to eat these muffins freshly made, straight from the oven and still warm while the dark chocolate bits inside the muffins are still melted. Trust me, this is like ULTIMATIVE pleasure!

    These muffins may look loaded with calories, BUT looks can be deceiving. Chocolate Banana Muffins are made with all HEALTHY ingredients, very nutritious and moderate in calories. For making these muffins, I used whole wheat flour rich in high-quality fibers, super healthy coconut oil and raw cocoa. I also used Ceylon cinnamon known for its healthy benefits. Muffins are naturally sweetened with ripe banana, so they don't contain lots of added sugars. I also added bits of dark chocolate chunks into the mixture so that each muffin bite holds a piece of true chocolate fantasy.

    Double Chocolate Banana Muffins made with all HEALTHY ingredients, refined sugar-free, filled with dark chocolate and peanut butter. Perfect afternoon dessert, kids school snack or quick breakfast. CLICK to read more or PIN for later! [natalieshelath.com] #healthy #sugarfree #chocolate #DairyFree #Whole30

    Still in doubt about this chocolate splendor?! ... Let's once again sum up why I love these muffins and why you'll love it too.

    Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are ...

    • made with all healthy wholesome ingredients,
    • moist and fragrant, full of warm aromatic flavors,
    • full of high-quality dietary fibers that promote good digestion and weight loss,
    • easy to prepare and can be made in just 20 minutes,
    • needs only a few simple ingredients,
    • refined sugar-free,
    • low-calorie,
    • enriched with healing spice - Ceylon cinnamon,
    • contain raw cocoa - powerful antioxidant that elevates good mood, reduces stress and depression,
    • perfect quick breakfast or kids school snack.

    Convinced to try?  .... Well, there's ONE MORE thing! To make these muffins even MORE awesome, I filled them with (homemade) peanut butter and drizzled with melted dark chocolate and peanut butter. Try to say no to this babies now!!! If you're allergic to peanut butter OR you simply don't like it (... how's that even possible... ), just omit it. Muffins are just as good with or without peanut butter inside.

    And now, grab the recipe and start baking.

    Enjoy!

    Double Chocolate Banana Muffins made with all HEALTHY ingredients, refined sugar-free, filled with dark chocolate and peanut butter. Perfect afternoon dessert, kids school snack or quick breakfast. CLICK to read more or PIN for later! [natalieshelath.com] #healthy #sugarfree #chocolate #DairyFree #Whole30

    Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

    By Natalie
    Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are perfect sweet treat! These muffins are made with all HEALTHY ingredients and refined sugar-free. Filled with sweet banana flavor, loaded with antioxidant-rich dark cocoa powder and peanut butter, these are simple, yet delectable dessert that goes perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea.
    4.6 from 10 votes
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 muffins
    Calories 240 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ripe medium size bananas
    • ½ cup almond milk
    • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
    • ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
    • 4 tablespoons raw cocoa
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup extra virgin coconut oil melted and cooled
    • ½ cup pure Maple syrup or honey
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup dark chocolate chunks or chips 70% or more cocoa with unrefined sugar

    For chocolate drizzle:

    • ½ cup dark chocolate chunks or chips 70% or more cocoa with unrefined sugar

    For peanut butter drizzle:

    • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
    • 1 teaspoon extra virgin coconut oil melted and cooled

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners or grease with coconut oil.
    • In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients - flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and raw cocoa.
    • In a blender mix ripe banana with milk until smooth.
    • In a separate bowl whisk the eggs. Add coconut oil, syrup, vanilla and blended banana. Mix well.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until combined. Add dark chocolate chunks or chips and mix with the spatula.
    • Fill muffin cups with mixture, close to full. Add a teaspoon of peanut butter in the middle of each muffin and gently push into the mixture.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
    • Remove muffin pan from the oven and allow muffins to cool for few minutes in their tin before removing and transferring to a wire rack.
    • Drizzle muffins with peanut butter and chocolate.
    • Chocolate drizzle: In a saucepan, one medium heat melt dark chocolate chunks or chips until mixture gets smooth. Add some milk if the chocolate glaze is too thick.
    • Peanut butter drizzle: In a bowl mix peanut butter and melted and cooled coconut oil until you get a smooth mixture.

    Notes

    Keep in airtight container up to 3 days. I used US cup (240ml) as a measure.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword Banana, chocolate, healthy, muffins, peanut butter
    Tried this recipe?Don’t forget to rate it and leave the comment. I would love to hear what you think.
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but I have endeavored to be as accurate as possible.

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    Natalie is a writer, recipe developer, and creator of Natalie's Health. She combined knowledge of nutrition, diet and exercise and specialised in developing healthy recipes and writing about a healthy lifestyle. Her recipes and articles have been featured in many popular media outlets, like Shape, Greatist, Pure Wow, Mashed, The Huffington Post, ELLE Magazine, and many more.

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    Comments

    1. Harriet says

      August 02, 2018 at 6:02 am

      Wow, these look great,and with the peanut butter and chocolate combination, I sure that they will taste great to.

      Reply
    2. Louise Kavadlo says

      November 06, 2017 at 3:25 pm

      Dear Natalie: Nov.5,2017 I made your "Double chocolate banana muffin " recipe. I used a 9" springform pan. It's very moist. I used 1/2 cup rice syrup and canola oil. My frosting is not vegan nor gluten-free. MY frosting: 1/2 cup dry milk, 1/4 cup each carob powder, and Nestle's carnation original malt powder. 2 TBS. agave and enough water to make a thick glaze which topped the cake's surface.
      I'm dangerously allergic to chocolate so I always substitute carob in chocolate/cacao recipes.

      Reply
    3. Tracey says

      March 08, 2017 at 8:26 pm

      I wish you would leave the nutrients on each recipe and serving size

      Reply
      • Natalie says

        March 08, 2017 at 8:48 pm

        Hi Tracey. Thank you for your comment. Yes, I know.... I'm working on it. Soon I will have nutrition table for every recipe.

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