If there’s one type of recipe I always make when I want to bake, it’s banana muffins.
Or banana bread. Why? Because I always have bananas lying around. And add some flour and sugar and you’re basically halfway to a delicious baked good!
Not only are bananas abundant, they’re also super healthy. They’re a great source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, Vitamin B6, and potassium.
The downside? They have a high sugar content. Luckily, when you’re baking, bananas release those sugars and get all caramelized, which makes them even sweeter, so you really get your worth with all the natural sugar. Plus, it means you can use less added sugar (or none at all!) when baking with them.
These muffins are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and uses rolled oats and white whole wheat flour to keep them healthy. I swirled some vegan cocoa spread on top, but you could always omit that if you’re really trying to avoid processed foods/refined sugars. Or, on the other end, if you’re not vegan, Nutella would be amazing on these!
These muffins don’t stick to the pan, can be made in one bowl, and take just over half an hour. They barely require cooling time, so these muffins are perfect breakfast material and can be made the same morning they are enjoyed!
These vegan banana cocoa muffins are a perfect, guilt-free way to enjoy a sweet treat during the month of resolutions. Enjoy! xx
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp egg replacer + 4 tbsp water (or 2 flax eggs)
- 3 ripe bananas
- ¼ cup almond milk
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1¾ cups white whole wheat flour
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
- 5-6 tsp vegan cocoa spread, melted
- Combine coconut oil, maple syrup, and egg replacer and whisk to mix.
- Add bananas and mash with a fork in the bowl, so that some texture remains.
- Add almond milk, baking soda and powder, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk well to combine.
- Add flour and oats and combine with a wooden spoon.
- Using a ladle, fill a prepared muffin tin (I got 12 muffins) with batter about ⅔ full.
- Add ½ tsp cocoa spread to each tin and swirl around the top.
- Bake for 22-24 minutes and cool on a wire rack before serving.
*adapted from here
I always have bananas in my kitchen too, so banana treats are just perfect! These muffins look gorgeous, Medha. Love the cocoa in here!
Thanks, Gayle!
These look perfect! I don’t take advantage of my rotten bananas enough! Love the added cocoa spread, too 🙂
Thank you!
I’m with ya, Medha! I think banana muffins were the very first baking recipe I ever made from scratch. I’m liking the sound of the cocoa spread on top, though! Delicious!
Thanks, David!
I love baking with bananas! These muffins look so good!
Thanks, Christin!
You know…I love baking with bananas and truth is, I don’t do it enough. You’ve inspired me to do something about that! These look scrumptious! 🙂
Yay! Thanks 🙂
Oh yum, I love a good banana muffin and how perfect to add that cocoa spread! Looks delish! 🙂
Thanks 🙂
I always have bananas too.. I swear I’m part monkey! LOVE these muffins, girlfriend! The maple syrup as a natural sweetener is perfect! Cheers!
Thank you so much!
I’ve had a few ripe bananas in my freezer for a while now, just waiting for the perfect recipe. I think this may be the one! Looks so perfect!!
Thanks!!
These look great! Gotta love banana and chocolate together!
🙂 Thanks!
exactly my thoughts, I always want to make banana muffins! these look amazing Medha!!
Thanks, Manali!
Bananas come to my kitchen to die. I try to freeze them for smoothies, but am not always successful! I love your banana muffins and you can’t go wrong with banana and chocolate or Nutella!
Thanks, Rachelle 🙂
Love these banana cocoa muffins! We always have bananas waiting to be used up too and muffins sound like the perfect way!They l
Thanks!
I love cocoa spread. I used to have it for breakfast! Not healthy, maybe, but delicious. And putting them in banana muffins is nothing short of brilliant!
Eh, there are worse things- breakfast is important! Thanks 🙂
I actually have so many ripe bananas right now as I am typing this! Who doesn’t want to make banana muffins all the time? These look spectacular!
Make muffins!!! 🙂
These muffins look so easy! And surprisingly healthy! I have no fewer than 8 really sad bananas on my counter right now. Banana bread is on my list of things to make asap. Perhaps I’ll just have to make these muffins ins
Thanks, Lindsey! LMK if you make them 🙂
I love baking and eating banana-baked goods…never fails to put a smile on our faces. I love the cocoa combo! I always have bananas on hand and eat one everyday. I need to set some aside for baking!
Thanks! 🙂
I always have so many bananas lying around. Instead of freezing them I really want to make these. They look so good! And I really love that vegan cocoa spread.
Let me know if you make ’em 🙂
These look wonderful, Medha! I agree with you — banana bread is always a great go to when you need something sweet and a little healthier. And I always have so many bananas in the freezer because I forget about them on the counter! I really should work on that, haha.
Thanks, Amanda! Apparently freezing bananas is a thing I need to start doing 🙂
These look like a great breakfast or snack — and I love this combination!
Thanks, Marcie!
I agree, banana muffins are the best! These look amazing, Medha. That topping is to-die-for!
Thank you, Sarah!
Chocolate & Banana… OHHHH MAN Fiance would LOVE LOVE LOVE these! EVEN THOUGH they’re vegan! THNK YOU!
Haha thanks 🙂
Love baking with bananas ! These muffins look awesome!
Thanks!
I’ve always loved banana bread and here you go kicking it up with chocolate and making it into muffins. LOVE!!!
Thank you 🙂
Muffins are my go to when the baking bug hits. These look delish especially with that chocolate!!
Me too! Thanks!
Banana and chocolate go together like sugar n spice 🙂 This is a great combo Medha! I need to bake with bananas more!
Seriously! 🙂
I was just thinking the other day that I need to make banana bread of some kind! These muffins sound fantastic with the cocoa!! Love!
Thanks, Ashley!
Easy AND healthy – now these are my kind of muffins! Loving the cocoa spread to because bananas and chocolate are delish!
Thanks!
What perfect muffins! I love baking with bananas – can’t wait to give this recipe a try!
Thank you, Megan!
oh my goodness!!!! Marbled vegan banana cocoa muffins??? they look fabulous! love that you marbled them!!! what a great idea!!!!
Thanks so much 🙂
I love finding recipes to use my ripe bananas in! These muffins look perfect!!
Thank you!
We always have extra ripe bananas too! I love making muffins for my kiddos to eat for breakfast! And that cocoa spread on these looks amazing!!!
Thanks 🙂
The sugar is probably why I love bananas – ha!! These look so good!
SAME. Can’t get enough of the natural sweetness 🙂
These look heavenly! I also always have bananas in my kitchen too. I buy probably 10 bananas every time I’m in a food store because my hubby & go through them like crazy, and I know that if we don’t eat them, I can always make muffins or banana bread 🙂
You know what’s up 🙂