Best 8 Chocolate Banana Bran Muffins Recipes

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Welcome to the world of delectable chocolate banana bran muffins, a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and banana with the wholesome goodness of bran. These muffins are not only a perfect choice for breakfast or a midday snack but also provide a nutritious boost to your day. With their moist and fluffy texture, they are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect chocolate banana bran muffin recipe, ensuring a delightful experience with every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BANANA BRAN MUFFINS



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Whether you are looking for breakfast, dessert or a snack, Double Chocolate Banana Bran Muffins will check the box. Made with All-Bran cereal and mashed bananas, you don't have to feel guilty this double dose of chocolate.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Breakfast     Dessert     Snack

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all bran cereal
1 cup banana, mashed
1 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1 Tablespoon flour

Steps:

  • Combine buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla; add all-bran and let sit for 5-10 minutes to soften. Add mashed banana.
  • In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients including flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until mixed completely.
  • Mix chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon flour; stir into the batter.
  • Line muffin tin with liners; fill each cup 2/3 full of batter.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 253 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BANANA BRAN MUFFINS



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Rich, fudgy bran muffins featuring chocolate and banana -- so good you could eat them for dessert! I promise you can't even taste the bran ?

Provided by Ashley Fehr

Categories     Bread and Baked Goods

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups All-Bran Original cereal
1 cup milk
3 large overripe bananas
1 egg
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips (plus additional for top if desired)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin pans with about 16 paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cereal and milk. Let sit 3-4 minutes until soft.
  • Add bananas to a large mixing bowl and mash with a whisk. Whisk in egg, brown sugar applesauce and vanilla.
  • Whisk in flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt to the bowl. Add softened bran and whisk just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Ladle into prepared muffin pans and bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes (Mine baked exactly 19 minutes) until a toothpick comes out clean or mostly clean.
  • Let cool to room temperature (you can dive in before that, but the paper liners are difficult to remove from warm muffins!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 35 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE BANANA BRAN MUFFINS



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So easy to make, these treats are healthy but still satisfy my chocolate-loving family. Stir in raisin bran instead of bran flakes for a little extra flavorful fun. -Tracy Chappell, Hamiota, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup bran flakes
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Stir in bran flakes. In another bowl, whisk eggs, bananas, oil and buttermilk until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Fill foil-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 12-14 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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What's even better than banana bread? Banana bread with chocolate! Kids of all ages will clamor for these tasty breakfast bites.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 extra-ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup)
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1/4 cup milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk together banana, sugar, egg, butter, and milk. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients then stir in chocolate chips.
  • Divide batter evenly between prepared cups, adding a scant 1/4 cup to each. Bake until tops spring back when lightly touched, about 20 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.

CHOCOLATE BANANA MUFFINS



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These muffins are so moist and full of flavor! I have looked at dozens of recipes and most had too much sugar for my liking. There is absolutely no need for a lot of sugar to make these muffins delicious. Because they have bananas and chocolate chips, I just added 1/2 cup of sugar, which turned out perfect!

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup white sugar
½ cup canola oil
1 egg
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large very ripe bananas, mashed
¾ mini semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk sugar, oil, egg, milk, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Stir into flour mixture until just moistened. Fold in bananas and chocolate chips.
  • Divide batter among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 218.5 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

BANANA-CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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WOW! Get this...a very low-fat muffin recipe that actually tastes great!! After failing at many attempts to create a really tasty, low-fat muffin, I came across this recipe, and it is really good...great for dieters!

Provided by Manda

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 mufins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium very ripe bananas
1 egg
1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk or 1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 -3 tablespoons chocolate chips
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly coat 12 muffin tin liners with cooking spray and place in muffin tin.
  • In large bowl, mash bananas with fork.
  • Whisk in egg, milk, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  • In separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add flour mixture to banana mixture and combine well.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
  • Spoon equal amounts of batter into 12 muffin cups.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool slightly in pan, then remove to wire rack.

BANANA BRAN MUFFINS



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Banana nut muffins are a classic. A good way to use overripe bananas. This is a family favorite!

Provided by Janet

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
3 bananas, mashed
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup wheat bran
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together until fluffy. Add bananas, milk, vanilla and eggs; mix well. Stir in flour, bran, baking powder, soda and salt; blend just until moistened. Stir in walnuts. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool in the cups for 5 minutes, then remove muffins and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 265.5 mg, Sugar 13 g

CHOCOLATE BRAN MUFFINS



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"My family will eat anything that has chocolate chips in it. These muffins are no exception," explains Shirley Oakman from Calgary, Alberta. If you would prefer, stir raisins into the muffin batter instead of adding chocolate chips.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 33m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups wheat bran
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses. Combine the dry ingredients. Combine eggs and buttermilk; add to creamed mixture alternately with dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups almost to the top: This will give your muffins a nice rounded top.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature for a short amount of time: This will help them rise and brown evenly.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before serving: This will help them set and hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Chocolate banana bran muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They're perfect for using up ripe bananas, and they're a great way to get your kids to eat their bran. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect chocolate banana bran muffins every time.

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