Cocoa-Banana Guilt-Free Dessert Muffins: 7 Reasons to Love Them!
Indulge in these healthy and delicious cocoa-banana muffins, perfect for a guilt-free dessert or snack. They're quick to make, rich in flavor, and packed with wholesome ingredients!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 large ripe bananas mashed
- 0.75 cup maple syrup or honey
- 0.25 cup coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tray with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store the muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack on-the-go!