Name: The Best Chocolate Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup dutch process cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 large brown bananas (1 ½ cups mashed); 1/2 cup apple sauce; 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup dutch process cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large brown bananas (1 ½ cups mashed)
1/2 cup apple sauce
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided

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Instructions

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to ensure the muffins do not stick.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate, larger bowl, mix the mashed bananas with the sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. The bananas should be mashed well, but a few small lumps are fine.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top of the muffins before baking.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.