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Banana Marble Muffins Recipe

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These Banana Marble Muffins combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a rich chocolate swirl, creating a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or snack time. Moist and tender with a hint of cinnamon and studded with miniature chocolate chips, these muffins are both visually appealing and delicious.

  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 18 muffins

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (3-4 bananas)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (270g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons miniature chocolate chips (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two muffin tins with 18 paper liners to ensure the muffins don’t stick.
  2. Create Butter and Sugar Mixture: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, Greek yogurt, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat again until all ingredients are well combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon to distribute all leavening agents and spices evenly.
  5. Mix Dry into Wet: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently but thoroughly. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
  6. Prepare Chocolate Batter: Remove two cups of the batter and transfer it to another bowl. Stir in the cocoa powder and 1/2 cup of miniature chocolate chips into this batter until evenly combined.
  7. Layer Batter in Liners: Spoon the chocolate batter evenly into one side of each cupcake liner. Because this batter is thick, it will stay in place properly.
  8. Add Banana Batter and Swirl: Spoon the plain banana batter into the opposite side of each liner. Using a butter knife or toothpick, gently swirl the two batters together to create a marbled effect.
  9. Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of miniature chocolate chips over the tops of the muffins. Bake in the preheated oven for 17-18 minutes. Be cautious not to over-bake for the best moist texture.
  10. Cool and Store: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container. For serving, reheat muffins briefly in the microwave for about 10 seconds to warm and soften the chocolate chips.

Notes

  • Over-mixing the batter can lead to tough muffins, so mix until ingredients are just combined.
  • Ripe bananas with brown spots yield the best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • You can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream or buttermilk if desired.
  • If miniature chocolate chips are unavailable, regular-sized chips can be chopped into smaller pieces.
  • Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for smooth creaming with sugars.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/banana-marble-muffins-recipe/