Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffins

Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffins

Looking for a wholesome and delicious treat to brighten your mornings? These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are a perfect blend of natural sweetness and rich flavors, making them an ideal choice for breakfast or a midday snack. Packed with nutritious ingredients like ripe bananas, oats, and coconut, they offer a guilt-free indulgence that's both satisfying and energizing.

🍌 Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

These muffins combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the richness of bittersweet chocolate chips, all while incorporating fiber-rich oats and flaked coconut for added texture and nutrition. They're easy to make and perfect for meal prep, ensuring you have a healthy snack on hand throughout the week.

🧾 Ingredients

3 large ripe bananas

2 large eggs

1/3 cup pure maple syrup

1/4 cup melted coconut oil

2 tablespoons milk (dairy or plant-based)

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

2 cups old-fashioned oats

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips, divided

1 cup flaked coconut

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

2. Blend Wet Ingredients: In a blender, combine the ripe bananas, eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.

3. Add Dry Ingredients: To the blender, add the oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend until the mixture is well combined and smooth.

4. Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Add 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips to the batter and pulse the blender a couple of times to distribute them evenly.

5. Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle the tops with the flaked coconut and the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips.

6. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

7.Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

🧠 Nutritional Information (Per Muffin)

Calories: Approximately 235

Total Fat: 12.5g (9g saturated)

Cholesterol: 31mg

Sodium: 205mg

Carbohydrates: 28g

Fiber: 4g

Sugars: 13g (8.5g added sugars)

Protein: 4g

🌟 Why You'll Love These Muffins

Naturally Sweetened: Utilizes ripe bananas and pure maple syrup for sweetness, reducing the need for refined sugars.

Whole Grains: Incorporates old-fashioned oats, providing a good source of fiber and sustained energy.

Healthy Fats: Includes coconut oil and flaked coconut, offering beneficial fats and a delightful texture.

Easy Preparation: The blender method simplifies the mixing process, making cleanup a breeze.

Versatile: Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even a healthy dessert option.