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Banana Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins

Banana Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins

Moist banana muffins infused with espresso and packed with chocolate chips. Cozy coffeehouse flavor in an easy, one-bowl bake.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.75 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1.25 tbsp instant espresso powder adjust to taste for stronger coffee flavor
  • 1.5 cup ripe bananas, mashed about 3 medium
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt 2% or whole for extra moisture
  • 0.33 cup neutral oil such as canola or vegetable
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.25 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips reserve a small handful for topping
  • 1 tbsp turbinado sugar optional, for crunchy tops

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin and lightly mist the liners.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and espresso powder in a large bowl.
  • Stir together mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, yogurt, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Fold gently just until no dry streaks remain.
  • Fold in most of the chocolate chips, keeping a small handful for topping.
  • Scoop batter evenly into the cups. Sprinkle with reserved chips and turbinado sugar, if using.
  • Bake 16–19 minutes, until the tops spring back and a tester comes out clean or with melted chocolate.
  • Cool 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer muffins to a rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Variation: Swap 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips for chopped toasted walnuts for a mocha-nut twist. Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or freeze up to 2 months; rewarm in a 300°F oven for 6–8 minutes.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Banana Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.