Decadent Chocolate Banana Muffins

These chocolate banana muffins are a perfect combination of sweet and satisfying. The ripe bananas add a moist and tender texture while the chocolate chips provide bursts of decadent flavor. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
3. In a separate bowl, mix together mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, egg, and vanilla extract
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed, then fold in chocolate chips
5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
6. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

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