Delicious Mocha Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Indulge in the blend of chocolate, banana, and coffee with these moist and flavorful mocha chocolate chip banana muffins. Made with ripe bananas, rich cocoa powder, and a hint of coffee, these muffins are a perfect treat for breakfast or a midday snack. The addition of chocolate chips adds a delightful burst of sweetness in every bite. Easy to make and loved by both kids and adults, these muffins are sure to become a new favorite in your household.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup brewed coffee, cooled
• ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or grease with cooking spray.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix well.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the brewed coffee until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
7. Gently stir in the chocolate chips.
8. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
10. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
11. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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