Delicious and Flavorful Chocolate Espresso Banana Muffins

These chocolate espresso banana muffins are a delightful treat for breakfast or as a snack. The combination of rich chocolate, bold espresso, and sweet bananas creates a moist and flavorful muffin that is sure to satisfy your cravings. Whether you enjoy them warm out of the oven or save them for later, these muffins are a crowd-pleaser. Plus, they are easy to make, so you can whip up a batch anytime you want a sweet treat.

Ingredients

• 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Mix in the coffee and mashed bananas until smooth.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
8. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 of the way full.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
10. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Serve and enjoy!

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