Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are moist and flavorful muffins featuring mashed ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate chips. The batter is blended smoothly with coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla, then combined with whole wheat or all-purpose flour and baking soda for a tender crumb.
You’ll love this recipe because it’s a deliciously indulgent yet wholesome treat, perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. The chocolate chips add sweet bursts of flavor, and serving with extra peanut butter brings a creamy contrast.
Ingredients
- 4 medium overly ripe bananas, mashed (~1¼ cups)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- Extra peanut butter for serving (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 16-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
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In a blender or food processor, combine bananas, peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract; blend until fully combined and smooth.
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Add flour, baking soda, and salt to the blender; pulse or blend briefly until just combined.
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Fold in chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
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Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling about ⅔ full.
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Bake 20-22 minutes until muffins just set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Cool slightly before serving; serve with additional peanut butter if desired.
Tips for Success
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Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.
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Avoid overmixing batter to keep muffins tender.
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Melted coconut oil adds richness and moisture.
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Line muffin tin for easy removal and cleanup.
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Test doneness with toothpick; moist crumbs are fine.
Delicious Variations
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Substitute coconut oil with melted butter or vegetable oil.
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Add chopped nuts or shredded coconut for texture.
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Use dark or milk chocolate chips per preference.
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Add cinnamon or nutmeg for warm spice notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can these muffins be frozen?
Yes, freeze cooled muffins in airtight container; thaw before eating.
Are these muffins dairy-free?
Yes, if using dairy-free chocolate chips and coconut oil.
Can I substitute all-purpose flour?
Yes, all-purpose flour works well instead of whole wheat pastry flour.
How to make muffins less sweet?
Reduce maple syrup or use unsweetened chocolate chips.
How many muffins does this recipe yield?
Approximately 16 muffins.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 16 muffins 1x
Description
Moist, flavorful muffins with ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup. Enhanced with vanilla and chocolate chips for bursts of sweet flavor, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
4 medium overripe bananas, mashed (~1¼ cups)
½ cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
¼ cup pure maple syrup
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Extra peanut butter for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 16-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
In a blender or food processor, blend bananas, peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Add flour, baking soda, and salt; pulse or blend briefly until combined.
Fold in chocolate chips gently.
Fill muffin cups about ⅔ full with batter.
Bake 20-22 minutes until set and toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool slightly; serve with extra peanut butter if desired.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.
Avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
Line muffin tins for easy removal and cleanup.
Test doneness with toothpick; moist crumbs okay.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 40
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