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    Double Chocolate Banana Muffins (Vegan)

    Updated: Jan 15, 2020 by Verna Rindler · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    Loaded with dark chocolate and healthy bananas you’d never guess these incredibly moist, fluffy and easy Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are Vegan! Yup Dairy free, egg free and delectable! Perfect with a coffee for breakfast or a snack.

    double chocolate banana muffins cooling on a wire rack

    These Vegan Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are my new favourite Tasty Muffin recipe!! Ok- for this week anyways hahaha. Until I make my next favourite! LOL

    What can I say! I am huge lover of muffins! I like having them in the house at all times whether that’s covered on the counter or in the freezer.

    And You will love these! They’re full of chocolate from Hershey’s cocoa powder, and vegan dark chocolate chips, add in your over ripe mashed bananas and the rest of the ingredients and you have a crazy good chocolatey muffin with flavourful banana goodness throughout!

    It’s a double whammy! They’re like a cross between banana bread and a brownie! Oh so good and simple too, so put down that banana muffin mix guys! You won’t need it!

    chocolate banana muffins on a wire rack cooling

    -and with only 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/3 cup of oil they are the perfect sweetness and super moist the way a muffin should be.

    So No they’re not oil free vegan muffins and not necessarily healthy per se (like my Oatmeal Breakfast Bars) but a lot less sweeter than my pumpkin and chocolate cupcakes lol! So that means they’re fair game for breakfast in my house haha!

    Hey you can’t have whole wheat flour pancakes or oatmeal every morning right!!

    My daughter really enjoyed these and has requested them as part of her birthday brunch in August! YAY😊

    chocolate banana muffins stacked up on a white plate

    Can these be made gluten free and oil free?

    • I have not personally made this recipe gluten free but I know people have had success substituting a gluten free flour blend in place of regular all purpose flour in muffin recipes, and also substituting apple sauce for oil.

    Can you freeze these Double Chocolate Banana Muffins?

    • Yes you can! Once completely cool wrap muffins individually in plastic wrap and or add to a large freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

    How do you make these muffins vegan?

    The bananas replace the egg in this recipe so it was super easy and worked like a charm. You would never know these muffins were vegan!

    How do you make Double Chocolate Banana Muffins?

    Preheat the oven to 400° Spray your 12 cup muffin tin with cooking oil spray and set aside.

    In a small bowl combine plant milk and vinegar (vegan buttermilk). Set aside to allow milk to curdle.

    In a medium bowl add the dry ingredients and mix together

    In a large mixing bowl add in the peeled ripe bananas and smash with a fork until smooth or semi smooth it's up to you. Add in the rest of the wet ingredients: vanilla, oil and "vegan buttermilk" and whisk until smooth

    Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined. Do not over mix.

    Evenly divide the muffin batter among the 12 muffin cups.

    Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

    Cool in muffin tins for a couple of minutes and then remove to a cooling rack. Enjoy! For full recipe ingredients and instructions see recipe card below.

    step by step photos how to make double chocolate banana muffins

    chocolate banana muffin being taken out of muffin tin

    Tips and Tricks for perfect muffins:

    • Always check to make sure your baking powder and soda are fresh and not expired, other wise your baked goods might not rise properly.
    • If using muffin liners, lightly spray liners with cooking oil spray. Muffins will be easier to remove (optional)
    • don't be tempted to over mix the muffin batter! It ok if a few flour spots remain.
    • If there isn't enough batter to fill all the cups, fill the empty ones halfway with water. This will ensure the muffins bake evenly.

    You'll love these Double Chocolate Banana Muffins, they're:

    vegan!

    chocolatey

    Easy

    crazy good!

    moist

    fluffy

    full of banana flavour

    great for breakfast on the go!

    perfect pairing with coffee in the morning!

    Enjoy you Guys. Happy Day! Feel free to comment below and rate this recipe. I'd love to hear from you!
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    double chocolate banana muffins cooling on a wire rack

    Double Chocolate Banana Muffins (Vegan)


    ★★★★★

    5 from 5 reviews

    • Author: Verna
    • Total Time: 37 minutes
    • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
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    Description

    Loaded with dark chocolate and healthy bananas you’d never know these incredibly moist, fluffy and easy Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are Vegan! Yup Dairy free, egg free and delectable! Perfect with a coffee for breakfast or a snack.


    Ingredients

    Scale

    Dry Ingredients:

    • 1 and 3/4 cup all purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
    • 1/4 cup cocoa powder, I like Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon instant coffee, regular or decaf
    • 1/2-3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips or a dairy free dark chocolate bar chopped (100 grams or so)

    Wet Ingredients:

    • 1 cup unsweetened plant milk + 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (I usually use Soy or Almond milk)
    • 2 medium over ripe bananas (1 cup mashed)
    • 1/3 cup oil, I use grape seed oil
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 400° Spray your 12 cup muffin tin with cooking oil spray and set aside.
    2. In a small bowl combine plant milk and vinegar (vegan buttermilk). Set aside to allow milk to curdle.
    3. In a medium bowl add the dry ingredients and mix together
    4. In a large mixing bowl add in the peeled ripe bananas and mash with a fork until smooth or semi smooth it's up to you. Add in the rest of the wet ingredients: vanilla, oil and "vegan buttermilk" and whisk until smooth
    5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined. Do not over mix.
    6. Evenly divide the muffin batter among the 12 muffin cups.
    7. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in muffin tins for a couple of minutes and then remove to a cooling rack. Enjoy! For step by step photos see above post.

    Notes

    • Muffins will keep covered on counter for up to 3 days
    • To freeze: wrap cooled muffins individually in plastic wrap and or store in a large freezer bag or Tupperware container. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
    • I have not personally made this recipe gluten free or oil free but I know people have had success substituting a gluten free flour blend in place of regular all purpose flour in muffin recipes and apple sauce for oil.

    Tips and Tricks for perfect muffins:

    • Always check to make sure your baking powder and soda are fresh and not expired, other wise your baked goods might not rise properly.
    • If using muffin liners, lightly spray liners with cooking oil spray. Muffins will be easier to remove (optional)
    • don't be tempted to over mix the muffin batter! It ok if a few flour spots remain
    • If there isn't enough batter to fill all the cups, fill the empty ones halfway with water. This will ensure the muffins bake evenly.
    • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
    • Cook Time: 22 Minutes
    • Category: Breakfast & Baking, Snacks & Sides
    • Method: Bake / Oven
    • Cuisine: American, Canadian, Vegan

    Keywords: double chocolate banana muffins, vegan double chocolate banana muffins, vegan muffins, vegan muffin recipe, moist, fluffy, chocolatey, easy, best, vegan banana muffins,

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    1. Scotland

      January 08, 2022 at 4:33 pm

      Love making these muffins with my Dad

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        January 08, 2022 at 6:52 pm

        Aww I am thrilled you're all enjoying them:)

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    2. Georgie

      October 06, 2021 at 8:49 am

      Great recipe!

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        October 06, 2021 at 10:32 am

        thanks so much!

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    3. Sharron

      October 06, 2021 at 8:48 am

      Delicious muffins our go to family muffin recipe!

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        October 06, 2021 at 10:33 am

        Wonderful thank you!

        Reply
    4. Shawn

      October 28, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      I make these muffins for the fam jam alot. We love them! Thanks ♥️

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        October 28, 2020 at 4:16 pm

        Awesome!! Thanks Shawn glad you're enjoying them😊

        Reply
    5. Andria Despins

      April 22, 2020 at 4:11 pm

      Are you using the instant coffee grounds in the recipe? Can I just make some regular coffee and use the liquid from that instead?

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      • Verna

        April 22, 2020 at 6:25 pm

        It's instant coffee not coffee grounds. No coffee wouldn't work. You can make the muffins without the instant coffee. The flavour is better with though. Hope that helps

        Reply
    6. Theresa

      January 19, 2020 at 12:52 am

      I made these chocolate muffins for my kiddos. They couldn't have loved them more!! Excellent muffin recipe! and thank you for sharing banana measurements!! that really helps.

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        January 19, 2020 at 2:13 pm

        You are so welcome Theresa! and thank you for your comment. Glad your kids are enjoying the muffins.

        Reply
    7. Tammy

      January 17, 2020 at 6:50 am

      Looks like s great recipe. Is there anything I substitute for the coffee?

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      • Verna

        January 17, 2020 at 3:41 pm

        Hi Tammy, you can leave it out if you like but it adds a richness to the muffins. It does not make them taste like coffee. Hope that helps. Have a great day.

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