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Whole Wheat Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chunks

Whole Wheat Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chunks

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Flavorful muffins made with whole wheat flour and stuffed full of chocolate chunks.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 18 muffins
Calories 251
Author Annalise

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (283 grams)
  • 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar (55 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup olive oil (175 ml)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (250 ml)
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (156 grams)
  • 2 medium bananas , mashed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chunks (170 grams)
  • Sparkling or coarse sugar , optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a regular muffin pan with paper liners or grease with non-stick spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, buttermilk, maple syrup, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and mix just until combined and until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix. Stir in chocolate chunks.
  • Scoop into prepared muffin pan, filling approximately 3/4 way full. Sprinkle with sparkling/coarse sugar, if desired.
  • Bake until edges just begin to brown and center springs back when gently pressed, about 20 minutes.
  • Let cool in the pan until cool enough to handle, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

NOTES:
  • These muffins freeze very well. Wrap individually in plastic and keep in the freezer for at a month or more. Let thaw on the counter for an hour or so before unwrapping.
Recipe from The Vanilla Bean Baking Book by Sarah Kieffer.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg