Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

There’s something incredibly satisfying about transforming ripe bananas into the most delightful vegan banana chocolate chip muffins—it’s like alchemy for your taste buds!

Savor these vegan banana chocolate chip muffins, a mostly nutritious indulgence. I love that the muffins are sweetened chiefly with bananas.

Their natural goodness really shines through when you use very ripe fruit. Beyond that, I add just a small amount of pure maple syrup and a few drops of vanilla to take the flavors over the top.

Melted coconut oil mixed with the heavy Margarine-Not makes for quite a moist batter. Stir in the dairy-free chocolate chips, and you have a treat that no one will feel guilty about enjoying.

Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe Ingredients

• Bananas: A natural sweetener high in potassium and fiber.
• Coconut Oil: Provides healthy fats for moist, rich muffins.
• Maple Syrup: Adds a natural sweetness with antioxidants.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: Reacts with baking soda for fluffy texture.
• All-Purpose Flour: The main structure with carbohydrates.
• Baking Soda: A leavening agent, helps muffins rise.
• Chocolate Chips: Dairy-free for a classic sweet chocolatey taste.
• Cinnamon: A spice that adds warmth and flavor depth.
• Walnuts: Optional source of protein and crunchy texture.

Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe Ingredient Quantities

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

How to Make this Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

1. Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a standard muffin tin with either paper liners or a light coating of grease.

2. In a big basin, squash the mature bananas until they are even, smooth in texture.

3. Combine the following ingredients in a bowl: melted coconut oil, maple syrup (or agave nectar), vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar. Stir this mixture into the mashed bananas, and blend well together.

4. In a different bowl, mix and whisk together the flour, soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.

5. In a slow, steady manner, incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Gently fold the two mixtures together until they are just combined. Do not mix any further. Batter may still be a little lumpy; that’s okay.

6. Mix the chocolate chips and walnuts (if using) into the batter.

7. Equally distribute the batter into the muffin cups, filling each to about 3/4 full.

8. Place in the preheated oven at 350 degrees. Bake for 18-22 minutes. If you want to test for doneness, you can insert a toothpick into the center of one of the muffins. It should come out clean. If it doesn’t, you might want to give the muffins a few more minutes.

9. Allow the muffins to cool for approximately 5 minutes in the pan, and then relocate them to a wire rack where they can cool completely.

10. Indulge in the delight of snacking on or breakfasting with vegan banana chocolate chip muffins! They are the perfect treat.

Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe Equipment Needed

1. Oven
2. Standard muffin tin
3. Paper liners or pastry brush (for greasing)
4. Large mixing bowl
5. Fork or potato masher (for mashing bananas)
6. Medium mixing bowl
7. Whisk
8. Spatula or wooden spoon
9. Measuring cups
10. Measuring spoons
11. Spatula or ladle (for distributing batter)
12. Wire rack
13. Toothpick (for testing doneness)

FAQ

• Can I use a different oil instead of coconut oil?Absolutely, feel free to use vegetable oil, canola oil, or any other neutral oil of your choice in place of coconut oil. You have options!
• Do I have to use apple cider vinegar?Baking soda needs to be activated to work, and that means it needs a liquid. Ideally, use apple cider vinegar for this part of the process. If you don’t have it, use the same amount of white vinegar or lemon juice.
• Can I make these muffins gluten-free?Certainly, you can use a gluten-free flour blend instead of the all-purpose flour. Use it at a 1:1 ratio.
• Is it necessary to use ripe bananas?Indeed, overripe bananas are sweeter and mash more effortlessly. This is crucial for achieving that unmistakably moist, tender crumb and rich flavor in the muffins.
• Can I omit the walnuts?Sure, the walnuts are not required and can be skipped if you don’t want them.
• What can I use instead of chocolate chips?Dried fruits, nuts, or a simple banana muffin can be used in any combination. The last option works equally well, and results in a very tasty muffin.

Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe Substitutions and Variations

1/3 cup melted coconut oil can be replaced with 1/3 cup melted vegan butter or vegetable oil.
1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar can be substituted with 1/4 cup date syrup or brown rice syrup.

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour can be replaced with 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour or a gluten-free flour blend.
4 teaspoons baking powder (subtract original baking powder from recipe).
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips can be replaced with 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate or cacao nibs.

Pro Tips

1. Ensure your bananas are very ripe for optimal sweetness and moisture. Bananas with brown spots are perfect for baking.

2. Toast the walnuts lightly in a pan before adding them to the batter for enhanced flavor and a delightful crunch.

3. Let the melted coconut oil cool slightly before mixing it with the other wet ingredients to prevent it from causing uneven texture in your batter.

4. Use an ice cream scoop or cookie scoop to evenly distribute the batter into the muffin tin cups, ensuring uniform size and even baking.

5. For a richer flavor, try using a combination of dark and semi-sweet dairy-free chocolate chips, or sprinkle a few on top of each muffin before baking for a decorative touch.