Best 4 Chocolate Banana Nut Muffins Recipes

Chocolate Banana Nut Muffins: A Heavenly Trio of Flavors

Indulge in the delectable symphony of chocolate, banana, and nuts, harmoniously combined in these tantalizing muffins. Each bite offers a burst of rich chocolate, perfectly complemented by the sweet and creamy banana, while the crunchy nuts add a delightful textural contrast. These muffins are not just a treat for your taste buds; they are also a feast for your eyes, with their golden-brown tops and irresistible aroma. Whether you're starting your day with a delightful breakfast or satisfying your afternoon sweet craving, these muffins are the perfect companion. This recipe provides detailed instructions for creating these delectable treats, along with variations to suit your preferences, including a decadent chocolate chip option and a healthier whole wheat version. Embrace the culinary adventure and prepare to savor the heavenly trio of flavors in these Chocolate Banana Nut Muffins.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA NUT MUFFINS

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I adapted this recipe with a few of my own changes from a Cooking for 2 Magazine recipe, so it is great for when you just want to mix up 1/2 dozen muffins. These are a very moist muffin with just enough chocolate and nut flavor. Tastes best fresh out of the oven.

Provided by RAK 2

Categories Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 6 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup mini chocolate chip

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, banana, and vanilla.
In separate bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.
Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture just until moistened.
Fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips.
Coat 6 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray and fill two-thirds full with batter.
Bake at 350 degrees for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA NUT MUFFINS

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Moist, delicious, and at least quasi-healthful. I was very pleased with how they turned out.

Provided by HappyMama

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter for greasing, or as needed
¾ cup white sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 eggs
3 bananas, mashed
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup quick cooking oats
¼ cup ground flax
¼ cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups with butter or line with paper muffin liners.
Stir sugar, oil, mayonnaise, and eggs together until creamy and light yellow. Mix in bananas until incorporated.
Stir flour, oats, flax, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into banana mixture until smooth. Mix in chocolate chips and walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared pans.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 31.6 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 385.5 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

CHOCOLATE BANANA NUT MUFFINS

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These bake out very moist and rise high! Tiny chocolate chips may be subbed for the nuts. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar, drizzle with a glaze or frost after baking. Which ever you decide, these are fantastic muffins!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 very large)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

Set oven to 400 degrees.
Line 12 muffin tins with paper liners.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, milk, oil, bananas and vanilla; mix well to combine.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stir JUST until moistened (don't worry about any small lumps remaining).
Gently stir in the nuts.
Divide batter evenly between the lined muffin tins (filling to the top!).
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until muffins test done).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 378, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 13.3, Protein 5.9

CHOCOLATE BANANA NUT MUFFINS

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This recipe is for my Banana Chocolate Bread recipe from my book, but instead of making it into 2 loaves as the recipe calls for, I made it into muffins, and renamed it the name you see here, because the cooking times & temperatures are different. The recipe makes about 24 to 36 muffins, but I shared with 2 of my neighbors and...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories Sweet Breads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 c butter or margarine
2 c sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
6 ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/4 c cocoa powder
1 c sour cream
1 c chocolae chips
1 c chopped nuts

Steps:

1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES F.Spray muffin Tins with cooking spray or use cupcake liners. You will need about 3 muffin tins with 12 cups each. set aside. Sift flour with baking soda and cocoa powder into a medium size bowl and set aside.
2. In a large bowl cream together the butter, sugar, and eggs. Add mashed bananas and vanilla. Then add the flour mixture, and beat till well mixed.Add sour cream, chocolate chips & nuts & mix again.
3. Pour batter about 2/3 full and distribute evenly among cups. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before removing to wire rack. Makes about 24 to 36 large muffins.
4. To add extra fiber to this recipe use 1 cup whole wheat flour and 2 cups all purpose. Proceed as directed. These muffins freeze well, and are great for breakfast with milk or coffee.
5. To make this recipe into two loaves, LOWER temperature to 350 degrees F. and bake for 1 hour. Follow steps above.

Tips:

Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
Mash the bananas well. This will help to create a smooth batter and prevent the muffins from being lumpy.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
Bake the muffins at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes. Or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will help to prevent them from breaking.

Conclusion:

Chocolate banana nut muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. And they're also a great way to use up ripe bananas. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy a batch of these delicious muffins. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give chocolate banana nut muffins a try. You won't be disappointed.