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Chocolate Banana Muffins with Greek Yogurt

Chocolate Banana Muffins with Greek Yogurt
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Deliciously moist and fluffy Chocolate Banana Muffins made with ripe bananas and creamy Greek yogurt for a protein-packed, naturally sweetened treat. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these muffins combine rich chocolate flavor with wholesome ingredients and a tender crumb.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (plenty of brown spots for maximum sweetness)
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for gooey chocolate pockets)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, then stir in the Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar until well combined.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Sifting the cocoa powder and flour together helps avoid lumps and creates a uniform dark chocolate color.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon, just until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender and fluffy.
  4. Add Chocolate Chips (Optional): Gently stir in chocolate chips if desired to create pockets of melty chocolate in every bite.
  5. Bake: Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups and bake for 18–22 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick, which should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let muffins cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Fold ingredients gently to avoid tough muffins.
  • Use room temperature eggs and yogurt for even mixing.
  • Check baking time early at 18 minutes to prevent drying out.
  • Cool muffins completely before storing to avoid sogginess.

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Keywords: Chocolate banana muffins, Greek yogurt muffins, healthy chocolate muffins, protein muffins, naturally sweetened muffins

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