Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Sep 30, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Sep 30, 2025

If you've ever been unsure about what to do with your banana muffins, I have the perfect solution: transform them into double chocolate chip banana muffins!

These banana muffins with rich chocolate chips will be a recipe on repeat. The combination of ripe, mashed bananas and decadent chocolate chips creates a perfect harmony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. Each muffin is moist, thanks to the natural sweetness of the bananas, which not only enhances the flavor but also adds a wonderful texture. The chocolate chips melt beautifully during baking, creating pockets of gooey chocolate that contrast wonderfully with the soft muffin base.

The bananas used in this recipe should ideally be overripe, as their sweetness and flavor intensify, making them the perfect ingredient for baking. These chocolate muffins with are not only a delicious indulgence but also a comforting reminder of home-baked goodness. Overall, these muffins are a delightful treat that brings joy to any occasion.

Double Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Ingredients

(serves 12)

2 ripe bananas

1 cup flour

1/3 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup sugar free maple syrup

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup pecans or walnuts (optional)

A pinch of seas salt + more for sprinkling

1/2 cup chocolate chips (sugar-free, if preferred)

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the peanut butter, sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until everything is well combined.
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Stir until just combined, being careful not to over mix. Gently fold in the chocolate chips & nuts (optional).
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes. And sprinkle course sea salt if desired. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.