Chocolate Sourdough Banana Muffins
These chocolate sourdough muffins are a rich and decadent variation of classic banana muffins. Packed with dark chocolate chunks, these are the ultimate chocolate lover muffins.
Ingredients
- 1⅓ cup all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 medium overripe bananas
- ½ cup sourdough starter active starter or sourdough discard will work
- ½ cup vegetable oil or other neutral flavored oil
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 egg or vegan egg substitute (see note)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt).
- In a separate large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until almost smooth.
- With a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, stir in the the sourdough starter, oil, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the dry ingredients until almost combined.
- Add the chocolate chips and stir until fully combined. Do not over-stir. It is okay if the batter has small lumps.
- Use a spoon to divide the batter into a 12 cup muffin tin lined with cupcake liners.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow to cool 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
To make a vegan egg: combine 1 tablespoon ground flax or chia seeds with 3 tablespoons water. Allow to sit 3-5 minutes before adding to recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 166mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 3gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 46IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
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