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Banana bread chocolate chip muffins without refined sugar.

Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Muffins

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These Healthy Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Muffins are refined sugar-free, made with whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and maple syrup for the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. Simple, healthy, and easy!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Baking, Breakfast
Calories: 102

Ingredients
  

  • 1 + ¾ cup wholewheat flour
  • cup coconut oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed bananas about 2-3 medium bananas
  • 3 tablespoons yogurt or kefir
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup chocolate chunks or chips and more for the tops, you can also use vegan chocolate

Method
 

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners. Set aside.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, mashed bananas, yogurt, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and coconut oil until smooth.
    ⅓ cup coconut oil, ¼ cup maple syrup, 2 large eggs, 1 cup mashed bananas, 3 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 3 tablespoons yogurt or kefir
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
    1 + ¾ cup wholewheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture in two batches, using a sifter.
  5. Mix ins (optional): Add ½–¾ cup of chocolate chips or ½ cup of dried fruit/nuts for extra flavor. Stir until well combined.
    ½ cup chocolate chunks or chips
  6. Bake: Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ of the way. If you’d like, add a banana slice on top of each muffin for extra sweetness. Bake for 18–22 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 203mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

  • To Store. Keep muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • To Freeze. Place muffins in a freezer-safe bag or container, and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To Reheat. Simply microwave for 20-30 seconds or warm in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.

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