Marbled Banana Muffins
Easy and delicious marbled banana muffins that combine the flavors of ripe bananas and rich chocolate for a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces Overripe Bananas Ripe bananas make for sweeter and softer muffins.
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour Base for the muffin structure.
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder Leavening agent for the muffins.
- 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
- 1 cup Sugar Adds sweetness.
- 2 pieces Eggs Bind the ingredients together.
- 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder For the chocolate swirl.
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor.
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips For extra chocolate flavor.
- 1/2 cup Nuts (walnuts or pecans) Add for a crunchy texture.
- 1 tbsp Peanut Butter For a unique twist.
- 1 tsp Cinnamon To warm up the flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mash the overripe bananas using a fork or potato masher.
- Add the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Batter Swirling
- Divide the batter, adding cocoa powder to half of it and mixing until fully incorporated.
- Spoon both the plain and chocolate batter into the muffin cups in small dollops.
- Using a butter knife, gently swirl the two batters together to create the marbled effect.
Baking
- Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
These muffins freeze well. Cool and wrap them individually for freezer storage. To customize, try different types of chocolate and nuts based on your preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
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