Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
These decadent one-bowl muffins are a chocolate lover's dream, blending ripe bananas and cocoa for a moist, fudgy texture. Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or as a freezer-friendly snack, they offer a rich treat that everyone will enjoy without any fuss.
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the ground flax seeds (1 tbsp) and water (3 tbsp). Set the mixture aside for about 5 minutes to thicken into a gel.
- 2
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease or line a muffin pan.
- 3
Add the bananas (3 ripe) to the bowl with the flax mixture and mash them thoroughly.
- 4
Whisk in the granulated sugar (0.75 cup), unsweetened applesauce (0.33 cup), coconut oil (0.33 cup), and pure vanilla extract (1 tsp) until smooth.
- 5
Sift in the dark cocoa powder (0.25 cup), baking soda (1 tsp), baking powder (1 tsp), and fine salt (0.5 tsp), then mix well.
- 6
Fold in the all purpose flour (1.5 cup) until just combined. Gently stir in the dark vegan chocolate (1.8 oz), being careful not to over-mix the batter.
- 7
Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring the muffins to a rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
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