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Chocolate & Banana Muffins

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Rich, chocolatey muffins packed with chocolate chips and drizzled with even more chocolate. Don’t be fooled though, the banana shines through making these Chocolate & Banana Muffins even tastier! 

Do you often have overripe bananas?

I am a huge fan of using bananas in baking. I have previously mentioned numerous times that I always seem to have a blackening banana or two lurking in the kitchen.

This used to be just because these poor neglected bananas hadn’t been eaten. However now, I do tend to deliberately leave bananas to blacken because I know how tasty they are in baking!

Bananas are perfect for baking

I have a number of banana recipes on my blog. I started with my Peanut Butter & Chocolate Banana Bread.

This then led to my Banana & Peanut Butter Muffins. I thought I was lacking a full on chocolate version, as chocolate goes so well with bananas in my opinion. Which is where these Chocolate & Banana Muffins came along!

You don’t need anything fancy for these muffins. They don’t take very long to make and definitely don’t take too much effort to make.

They would be a great, quick breakfast for during the busy week; or a lovely lunchbox of after school snack for children.

If you’re not a fan of bananas, try my Double Chocolate Muffins.

The drizzle is an extra touch of luxury

The chocolate drizzle over these Chocolate & Banana Muffins isn’t essential at all, but it does take them to another level. You cant get much easier than this drizzle either!

If you did want to freeze the muffins, I would either leave off the drizzle, or fully let it set before wrapping them up and admitting to yourself that you know the drizzle may not remain completely intact!

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Chocolate & Banana Muffins

Rich, chocolatey muffins packed with chocolate chips and drizzled with even more chocolate. Don't be fooled though, the banana shines through making these Chocolate & Banana Muffins even tastier! 

Course Snack, Muffin
Cuisine British, International
Keyword Blueberry Muffins, Chocolate, Banana
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 246 kcal
Author Curly

Ingredients

  • 125 g margarine
  • 100 g light brown sugar
  • 50 g dark brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 200 g plain flour
  • 50 g cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 250 g bananas (mashed)
  • 100 g milk chocolate chips
  • 3 tbsp semi skimmed milk

To finish

  • 50 g milk chocolate
  • ¼ tsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 160ºC (fan assisted 180ºC non fan). Add 12 muffin liners to a muffin tin and set aside 

  2. Beat the margarine and sugar together for at least 5 minutes until pale and fluffy

  3. Add the eggs and mix again

  4. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt and stir into the butter until the flour is nearly combined, but not quite

  5. Mash the bananas roughly with a fork and add them to the mix along with the chocolate chips and milk. Mix until combined

  6. Divide the mix between the 12 muffin liners and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until a cocktail stick comes out clean

  7. Allow to cool for around 10 minutes before removing from the tin and leaving to cool on a wire rack

  8. Once cooled, melt the chocolate in the microwave. I do this by melting the chocolate for short bursts of time and stirring in between each burst

  9. Add as much of the oil as you need to create a drizzling texture. Drizzle the chocolate over the top of each muffin

Recipe Notes

Dark, black bananas work best for this recipe. 

Nutritional information is given as a guide only. 

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate & Banana Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 116mg5%
Potassium 288mg8%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 425IU9%
Vitamin C 1.8mg2%
Calcium 68mg7%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says

    October 23, 2018 at 9:24 am

    I’ve baked chocolate and banana muffins, but it was years ago. I don’t know I haven’t done it again – they were pretty yummy. Oh well, I am sure I’ve lost the recipe as well. I am so feeling excited that I can use this recipe now. Quick question: can I use softened butter instead of margarine? or maybe veggie oil?? Or better if I stick to margarine?? Hahaha Thanks for sharing, Cat! x

    Reply
    • Curly says

      October 23, 2018 at 8:47 pm

      Haha I’m glad my recipe can replace your lost one! You can definitely use softened butter but I’ve not used oil so wouldn’t be so sure how that would work. x

      Reply
  2. Rita says

    October 23, 2018 at 4:23 pm

    5 stars
    Yum Yum, love chocolate.

    Reply
    • Curly says

      October 23, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      Thanks Rita 🙂

      Reply
  3. kellie@foodtoglow says

    October 23, 2018 at 4:57 pm

    5 stars
    I deliberately leave bananas to blacken so I can bake with them too! This is a beautiful recipe, and so enticingly photographed. Lovely!

    Reply
    • Curly says

      October 23, 2018 at 8:50 pm

      Woohoo, glad I’m not the only one! Thank you very much 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder says

    October 23, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    5 stars
    Bananas and chocolate in a muffin with chocolate drizzle on top?! Yes please! These look absolutely gorgeous Cat, such a lovely treat! x

    Reply
    • Curly says

      October 23, 2018 at 9:26 pm

      Haha thank you Jo 🙂 x

      Reply
      • Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder says

        November 14, 2018 at 8:19 pm

        And thank you for sharing with #BakingCrumbs 🙂 x

        Reply
  5. Angela says

    October 23, 2018 at 10:57 pm

    5 stars
    I love chocolate muffins and the addition of bananas must make these so moist.

    These look delicious.

    Reply
  6. Jacqui Bellefontaine says

    October 24, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    Oh yes I could so eat these. Love banana bread love chocolate love muffins so these sound a great. Yum indeed!

    Reply
  7. Lucy Parissi says

    October 26, 2018 at 10:31 am

    5 stars
    You had me at chocolate – these look delicious and I know my kids would love them

    Reply
    • Curly says

      October 28, 2018 at 8:37 pm

      Haha thanks 🙂

      Reply
  8. Sisley White says

    October 26, 2018 at 7:15 pm

    5 stars
    Oh they are beautiful! What a glorious bake. I would love one or two… or 4

    Reply
    • Curly says

      October 28, 2018 at 8:38 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  9. Lucy says

    October 27, 2018 at 12:20 am

    5 stars
    Wow I’d love one of your muffins for breakfast, not sure I’d allow my kids to have any as I’d want them all! Love the choc drizzle effect.

    Reply
    • Curly says

      October 28, 2018 at 8:38 pm

      Haha maybe you could save them one each? Thanks Lucy 🙂

      Reply
  10. Angela Roberts says

    October 27, 2018 at 2:17 am

    Looks so good and I like how you showed each step. I’ve always liked banana marshmallow sandwiches as a kid. A new banana idea?

    Reply
    • Curly says

      October 28, 2018 at 8:39 pm

      Thank you. I’ve not heard of banana marshmallow sandwiches before. What are they exactly?

      Reply
  11. Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says

    October 29, 2018 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    These muffins look just amazing, Cat! My kids will love these for an afternoon snack. And I’ll definitely be eating a few with my coffee!!

    Reply
  12. Mayuri Patel says

    October 29, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve baked a banana and chocolate chip muffins but not a chocolatey one. Had me salivating at the chocolate dripping from the side. Muffins look awesome.

    Reply
    • Curly says

      October 30, 2018 at 4:23 pm

      Me too so a chocolate version was needed! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  13. Kat (The Baking Explorer) says

    October 31, 2018 at 8:46 pm

    5 stars
    Oh they look so tempting!

    Reply
  14. Mandy says

    November 2, 2018 at 9:39 am

    5 stars
    These look really good. Chocolate banana is one of my favourite combos for banana bread but I don’t think I’ve tried it in muffin form – yet!

    Reply
    • Curly says

      November 2, 2018 at 9:42 am

      Thanks Mandy. They’re great because they cook quicker which makes them great for when you don’t have much time.

      Reply
  15. Anca says

    November 18, 2018 at 7:47 pm

    Chocolate and banana, that sounds delicious. They have risen perfectly too. Love them.

    Reply
    • Curly says

      November 20, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  16. Jenny Walters says

    November 23, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    5 stars
    What a beautiful bake Cat! I have recently fallen in love with chocolate muffins and these sound divine!! I love baking with bananas too, the kids go potty for them. Will def make these beauties! Thanks so much for bringing them to #Baking Crumbs

    Reply
    • Curly says

      November 25, 2018 at 9:05 pm

      Thanks Jenny. You can’t go wrong with bananas and chocolate in my opinion!

      Reply
  17. Priya says

    May 16, 2020 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    I made these today and they worked out perfectly! I used mini muffin cases and got 24 little muffins which is perfect as we’re sharing them out!
    Thanks for the fab recipe Cat x

    Reply
    • Curly says

      May 16, 2020 at 11:39 pm

      Thank you so much Priya. I’m so pleased you liked them and love the sound of mini muffins! x

      Reply
  18. Janice says

    January 16, 2021 at 1:19 pm

    5 stars
    Ooh my, these muffins are so good! I messed a little with the recipe using chopped up dark chocolate in the muffins and white chocolate for the drizzle because that’s what I had in my larder. They are truly delicious, moist and chocolate dominates with just a hint of banana. I will be making these again, thanks.

    Reply
    • Curly says

      January 16, 2021 at 9:08 pm

      Thank you so much Janice! Oh that is what it is all about, making small tweaks and using what you have in your cupboards. So pleased you liked them 🙂

      Reply
  19. Lesley says

    January 19, 2021 at 11:43 am

    5 stars
    What a fantastic recipe – these chocolate and banana muffins are really easy to bake and taste amazing. My daughter baked these on her own and they turned out just perfect. We will definitely bake these again.

    Reply
    • Curly says

      January 23, 2021 at 11:09 pm

      Thank you so much Lesley. I am so pleased 🙂

      Reply
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