If you’re craving a rich, chocolatey treat that’s both satisfying and delicious, try these Double Chocolate Banana Pecan Muffins. They are made with basic ingredients you may already have in your pantry, and come together quick. It is also a great way to use up your overly ripe bananas!

They blend the deep richness of chocolate with the natural sweetness of bananas. This creates a muffin that’s perfect any time of day. These muffins are loaded with a mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips. They are also made with whole wheat flour. These muffins offer a delightful texture and taste. They’re easy to whip up and bake into soft, moist muffins that are sure to please!

Why You’ll Love These Muffins

1. Rich Chocolate Flavor: The combination of cocoa powder and the chocolate chips creates a deep chocolate flavor that is irresistible.
2. Moist and Tender: These muffins are the perfect texture thanks to the ripe bananas!
3. Crunchy Pecans: Add a nice texture and nutty note to these muffins.
4. Easy to Make: This recipe is straightforward and requires simple ingredients!

What You’ll Need

Ingredients

• Ripe Bananas
• Maple Syrup
• Egg
• Vegetable Oil
• Whole Wheat Flour
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Semi-Sweet and Milk Chocolate Chips
• Chopped Pecans
• Vanilla

These ingredients work together to create muffins that are both decadent and satisfying!

How to Make Double Chocolate Banana Pecan Muffins

1. Preheat the oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Prepare the Bananas
   • In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth!
3. Mix the wet ingredients
   • In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, maple syrup, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Whisk until everything is well combined. Set aside.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients
   • Mix until combined. Do not Overmix!
6. Fold in the Chocolate Chips and chopped pecans.
7. Fill and top the Muffin cups
   • Fill the cups 2/3 of the way
   • Top with mini chocolate chips and pecans (optional)
8. Bake
   • First bake muffins for 5 minutes at 425°F then, keeping the muffins in the oven reduce the oven temperature to 350°F for 13-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Ideal as a snack or a light dessert, these muffins are a fantastic way to enjoy a chocolatey delight with a touch of wholesome goodness.

Gather your ingredients and try out this recipe! Share your muffin creations with me on Instagram and tag @Sufratee! Also comment in the section below, I’d love hear your thoughts on this muffin recipe!