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Healthy Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

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These mini muffins are a quick, wholesome snack combining whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and chocolate chips for a moist, flavorful treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • ¼ cup (60ml) unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free coconut yogurt)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your mini muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon (if using), and salt. Stir to combine evenly.
  3. In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
  4. Add unsweetened applesauce, honey or maple syrup, egg, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold together gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until the batter is lumpy but uniform. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, distributing evenly.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Coat chocolate chips with a bit of flour before folding in to prevent sinking. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even browning. Cool muffins completely to avoid sogginess.

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