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Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Published: Jan 22, 2015 · Modified: Nov 9, 2019 by Anna 13 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - made with whole wheat flour, coconut oil and Greek yogurt, these banana muffins are so good for you and so easy to make! Perfect use for ripe bananas! 

Healthy Banana Chocolate Muffins

Usually this time of year, I take to here, my little space on the internet to complain about the freezing cold weather. If you live in the Midwest, you know what I mean. The winters here can be horrible. But this year, I really can't complain. For the last week, we have been enjoying unusually warm temperatures here in Kansas. It's been around 60 degrees almost every day. And this week is supposed to be above average as well.

This past weekend it was so warm, that we went for a walk in the park and stopped by a large field to fly kites. Yes! We were flying kites in the middle of January! It sounds so crazy but it was so fun!

So, I am not complaining about the weather. But, because it's January and we all are trying to eat healthier and make better choices everyday, I am sharing a healthy recipe today.

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

You will love these Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. For starters, they are made with an equal mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, coconut oil, Greek yogurt and mashed bananas which let me cut the sugar amount. They bake up into domed perfection!

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I took my Skinny Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe and improved it. I used coconut oil (I am obsessed with it, btw!) instead of canola, I cut down the sugar amount from ¾ of a cup to ½ a cup since bananas are already sweet, I kept the Greek yogurt and the whole wheat and all-purpose flour mix.

Also, check out my new Healthy Pumpkin Muffins Recipe (Gluten-Free, Vegan)Healthy Pumpkin Muffins recipe. They are made with oat flour, no dairy and eggs!

Healthy Banana Muffins

And check out the melty dark chocolate chips! It's the indulgence without the guilt! I baked these muffins one morning and by noon, they were all gone!

Absolutely delicious and healthy banana muffins with chocolate chips

The muffins came out better than I expected! They are perfectly domed (no flat tops here!) thanks to a little trick that I highly recommend using when baking muffins. They are baked at a higher temperature for the first 7 minutes and then the temperature is lowered to finish the baking. It works for me every time!

So, if you have two ripe bananas and want to make a healthy treat, I highly suggest this recipe. You will love it!

 

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Author: Anna
Made with whole wheat flour, coconut oil and Greek yogurt, these banana muffins are so good for you and so easy to make! Perfect use for ripe bananas! Recipe source: CrunchyCreamySweet.com
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 18 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 217 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup bananas mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup coconut oil see note
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a muffin pan with paper liners or spray with a non-stick baking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together both flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add chocolate chips and stir in. This will prevent the chips from sinking in the muffins.
  • In another medium mixing bowl, mix together mashed bananas, vanilla, Greek yogurt, coconut oil, eggs and brown sugar.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Scoop the batter with a regular size ice cream scoop, into the prepared muffin pan.
  • Bake the muffins for 6 minutes in 400 degrees F. Without opening the oven, lower the temperature to 350 degrees F and bake the muffins for 12 to 14 more minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of each muffin comes out clean.
  • Cool to room temperature before serving.

Notes

Scoop out ¼ cup of solid coconut oil into a heat-proof small bowl and melt in a microwave. Cool the oil to room temperature before adding to the wet ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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  1. Shelby says

    January 31, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    Banana bread with chocolate chips is fantastic. And made healthier? Yes please!

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  2. Jen L says

    January 30, 2015 at 9:17 am

    A good healthier version indeed! I wonder if you can swap out the brown sugar with coconut sugar, or even maple syrup or honey? That will take it to another level. However, I must say, these muffins look so tempting!

    Reply
  3. Catherine says

    January 28, 2015 at 10:53 am

    Perfect with my morning coffee.

    Reply
  4. Stacy says

    January 23, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    Beautiful healthy muffins, Anna! Love that little trick for nicely domed muffins. Thanks for sharing, my friend. Will definitely pin this weekend. Have a good one!

    Reply
  5. Amanda says

    January 23, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    YUM! This is my kind of muffin!

    Reply
  6. Senika says

    January 22, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    Oooohhhhh!!!!!! LOVE finding new tricks! Yay for perfectly domed muffins =) I spy ripening bananas on my counter that are begging to be turned into these beauties!

    Reply
  7. Jennie says

    January 22, 2015 at 2:59 pm

    I wish I could say the same about the weather in Baltimore. But, I can't--it's freezing! I think a tray of these would really make a gal feel better about the cold. Pinned.

    Reply
  8. Kimberly Ann says

    January 22, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    You gave me an ounce of hope that Spring is on the way! Flying kites in January - how fun. This recipe is great. I am always looking for new things to bake that are healthier for my girls.

    Reply
  9. Alice says

    January 22, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    Flying kites in the middle of January sounds like a dream!! enjoy the lovely weather!! I'm in WI so, you know. . and pass me some of these muffins .. yummmm!!! they look so good!!!

    Reply
  10. Shinee says

    January 22, 2015 at 10:33 am

    I bought a bag of whole wheat flour to bake more with it. But I haven't got around it yet. These muffins sound delicious and I can't wait to try them. (As soon as I get over this nasty cold and get into baking. :))

    Reply
  11. Julie says

    January 22, 2015 at 10:06 am

    What a great way to start the morning!

    Reply
  12. Melanie says

    January 22, 2015 at 10:01 am

    These look delicious - love all that chocolate!

    Reply
  13. Averie says

    January 22, 2015 at 2:29 am

    These look awesome and great collage! Can't even believe they're so healthy...love that! pinned 🙂

    Reply
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