Ingredients:**
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 3 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup dairy-free milk or regular milk
– 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark), divided
**Instructions:**
1. **Preheat and Prepare:**
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
2. **Mix Dry Ingredients:**
– In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. **Combine Wet Ingredients:**
– In a large bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil (or melted butter), eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
4. **Incorporate Dry Ingredients:**
– Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. **Add Chocolate Chips:**
– Gently fold in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips into the batter.
6. **Fill Muffin Cups:**
– Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
7. **Top with Remaining Chocolate Chips:**
– Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips evenly over the tops of the muffins.
8. **Bake:**
– Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
9. **Cool and Serve:**
– Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. **Enjoy:**
– Once cooled, serve these delicious double chocolate banana muffins warm or at room temperature.
**Tips:**
– Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
– You can use either regular dairy milk or a dairy-free alternative depending on your preference.
– These muffins are great for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert!
These double chocolate banana muffins are sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings. Enjoy baking and indulging in these decadent treats!
