Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

I know, I know! Another muffin recipe you say? I can’t help the fact that I’m a highly skilled muffin maker & creator. But for real, all jokes aside, you gotta check this recipe out. These stud muffins are delicious! 

Recipe makes approximately 6 muffins. 

The Dry Ingredients -  

In a large bowl combine all of the following ingredients;

• 1 cup all-purpose white flour
• ¼ coconut or date sugar
• 1 ¼ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp baking soda

The Wet Ingredients –

In a measuring cup or small bowl combine all of the following ingredients;

• ¼ + 2 TBSP canned coconut milk**
• ¼ cup hot water
• 2 tsp’s of vanilla extract
• 2 TBSP maple syrup

**I had the can of coconut milk in the fridge, therefore it was 1/4 + 2 TBSP of solidified coconut milk. It’s the main reason why I used hot water. If you use soy milk, un-solidified coconut milk or any other plant based milk, you don’t need to heat the water. **

Other ingredients;

• 1 TBSP oil of your choice (I used olive oil). If using coconut oil, make sure it is melted.
• ½ mashed banana
• ¼ cup Vegan chocolate chips

Instructions:

(1) Set oven to 375 F.

(2) Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.

(3) Combine all wet ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup.

(4) Combine the dry + wet ingredients + 1 TBSP oil to mix together + ½ mashed banana. 

(5) Do not over mix. Muffin batter should have a few bumps here and there.

(6) Once you are done mixing, add vegan chocolate chips. I used the Enjoy Life brand.

(7) Lightly oil or use vegan butter on muffin tin. You can also use muffin liners if you wish.

(8) Fill up batter ¾ full. Add ½ - 1 tsp chocolate chips on each muffin.

(9) Take 1 banana slice covered in coconut sugar and insert in each muffin. For this,  I put approximately 1 TBSP of coconut sugar in a small ramekin and dipped both sides in the sugar. 

(10) Cook for 22 – 24 minutes. Rotate pan halfway through to ensure thorough cooking for all muffins.

Once fully cooled, remove muffins from the muffin tin and enjoy!!