The picture doesn’t do these muffins justice. Trust me- they’re GOOD.
When I first tried this recipe from another blog, I made a goof on the flour measurement but they turned out so well I have adapted the recipe and made them the same way ever since!
I shared this recipe with my family and when my mom made them she said that “Even Ella liked them- and she usually doesn’t care for muffins!” Joshua has not made an official comment on them, but I catch him eating them straight out of the freezer (without thawing them!) so he apparently likes them.
Tips for success:
Don't over bake them! If you aren’t sure whether they are done, it would be better to take them out sooner rather than later- even if they seem a little under-done.
Dutch processed cocoa- This type of cocoa is darker than natural cocoa powder, has a richer flavor and is less bitter. (The ingredients on Dutch cocoa will say "cocoa processed with alkali".) I highly recommend Dutch cocoa for this recipe, but if you insist on using regular cocoa, you will also need to replace the 2 tsp baking powder with 1 tsp baking powder plus 1/2 tsp baking soda.
Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
Adapted from Paleo Running Mama’s Double Chocolate Banana Muffins with Tahini
- 3 eggs
- 2 bananas
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup ground flax seed
- 1/3 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup arrowroot powder or tapioca starch
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 T. coconut flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (mini chips are best, but regular size work)
Preheat oven to 350.
Mix all wet ingredients thoroughly (a blender or electric mixer works best).
Gently stir in the dry ingredients until just mixed.
Bake in a greased muffin pan for 15-20 minutes. Baking time will vary depending on the size and type of the muffin pan. Monitor them carefully so they do not overbake! Remove from oven when they are still soft to the touch (not firm!), but spring back when lightly poked.
Yields 12-14 muffins.
