Go Back
+ servings
Stacked muffins on a muffin tray
Print Recipe
5 from 65 votes

Soft and Moist Chocolate Banana Muffins Recipe

These are the moistest, softest, and easiest muffins ever. You just need 10 ingredients and little prep time. They are loaded with chocolate chips and fresh banana chunks. Perfect for breakfast and dessert.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 muffins
Calories: 185kcal
Author: Sabine

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, spooned and leveled
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ⅓ cup ripe bananas, mashed
  • ¾ cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 large ripe banana, cut into small chunks

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two 12 muffin pans with about 18-20 muffin liners. Set aside.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, cocoa, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl stir mashed bananas and sugar just until combined. Slowly mix in vegetable oil just until combined. Add eggs and vanilla and stir just until incorporated. Add dry ingredients and stir to combine. Don't overmix at any step.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and banana chunks just until combined. Divide the batter into muffin liners and sprinkle a few additional chocolate chips on top (if desired). Fill liners ¾ to almost full.
  • Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F (220°C) then lower the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake additional 11-14 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Don't overbake otherwise, they will end up dry. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1.1mg