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Think it’s impossible to make double chocolate banana muffins without any refined sugar? Think again! These chocolate banana muffins are SO rich and delicious, it’ll be your new favourite muffin recipe!

double chocolate banana muffins
*This post was originally published in July 2017. I’ve updated a few of the photos and added headings to make the post easier to follow. The recipe remains the same*

So, Sunday night was the much anticipated season premiere of Game of Thrones!! If you’re not a GOT fan I apologize for my enthusiasm but I have been waiting over a year for this season to kick off! It did not disappoint. So good. The opening scene with Aria!? I can’t wait for next Sunday!

Ok, enough fan-girl talk. Have you ever seen those giant double chocolate muffins from the Costco bakery? They are SO delicious, but oh my gosh they are also SO full of fat and sugar. I’m certainly not opposed to a sweet treat but this just seems outrageous to me for a muffin.

Calories aside, I find myself craving a moist, chocolatey, cakey muffin now and then. Mostly now. The good news is, you can have all that goodness with much less sugar and fat! Enter these double chocolate banana muffins!

double chocolate banana muffins

Do These Muffins Taste Like Banana?

For the banana haters, I’ve got great news for you.

With only 1/3 cup agave syrup, much of the sweetness in this muffin comes from the overripe bananas; however, these muffins do not taste like a regular banana muffin! The cocoa powder ensures that the flavour is very much chocolate.

The chocolate chips throughout definitely help ๐Ÿ˜‰ Remember, the riper the bananas the sweeter the end result!

It’s no secret that I love baking with bananas (here, here and here). It’s such an easy way (in my humble opinion) to sweeten up your baked goods! Plus, the bananas, along with a smidge of coconut oil and some Greek yogurt, contribute to the moistness factor of these muffins.

It’s the Costco muffin trifecta: moist, sweet, and CHOCOLATEY!!

Recipe Ingredients

To make these double chocolate banana muffins you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • all-purpose flour
  • whole wheat flour
  • cocoa powder
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • overripe bananas
  • agave syrup
  • egg
  • coconut oil
  • plain Greek yogurt
  • semi-sweet chocolate chips

Flour: I like to use whole wheat flour in my baking, but I find using ALL whole wheat flour can result in a much more dense, hearty muffin. To balance this out I add all-purpose flour as well. If you have access to white whole wheat flour, I would use all of this instead of combining the two flours.

Agave Syrup: I really like the flavour and nutritional properties of agave, but you can absolutely substitute this syrup for maple syrup or even honey.

Coconut Oil: Feel free to use olive oil or avocado oil in place of the melted coconut oil

Greek Yogurt: Sour cream is a great substitute for Greek yogurt if you have that on hand instead!

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Instructions For Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

First of all, make sure you mash your bananas really, really well – you don’t want to end up with unsightly banana chunks in your chocolate muffin. The bananas are the secret ingredient here!!

  1. Start the recipe by first combining all of the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl, just whisking until combined.
  2. Next, whisk together the wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Gently combine the wet ingredients with the dry, stirring just until moistened.
  3. Fill a prepared muffin tin evenly with the muffin batter, filling the tins about 3/4 full. I like to use these parchment paper muffin liners.
  4. The muffins take about 15 minutes to bake, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let the muffins rest for about 5 minutes in the pan before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tip: I urge you to try at least one while it’s still piping hot – with a pat of butter. Just be sure not to burn your tongue on a chocolate chip!!

double chocolate banana muffins
double chocolate banana muffins

Some Other Fabulous Muffin Recipes

It’s no secret I love a good muffin! Here are a few of my favourites:

And for more sneakily delicious recipes, check these other lighter sweets out!

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double chocolate banana muffins

Double Chocolate Banana Muffins (Refined Sugar Free)


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  • Author: Katherine
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 standard muffins 1x

Description

Think it’s impossible to make double chocolate banana muffins without any refined sugar? Think again! These chocolate banana muffins are SO rich and delicious, it’ll be your new favourite muffin recipe!


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 overripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup agave syrup*
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 F and either grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray, or place muffin liners in each cavity.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine both flours, the cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until no large lumps remain. Whisk in the agave syrup, then add the egg, coconut oil, and Greek yogurt. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry, stirring just until moistened. Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
  4. Evenly distribute the muffin batter amongst each muffin cavity until about 3/4 cup full. Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Muffins will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for about 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Notes

*Substitute the agave syrup for honey, or maple syrup

See the blog post above for other substitution ideas

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Double Chocolate Banana Muffins (No Refined Sugars)

About Katherine

Heeey! Thank you for stopping by! I like 30-minute dinners and giant peanut butter cups made with only 3 ingredients. I LOVE food! If you do too, you're in the right place.

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29 Comments

  1. Those Costco muffins are ridiculous…who needs a muffin that big?! I’d take these healthier regular-sized beauties any day. The recipe looks great and I’m dying to try them out!

    1. Thank you Marcie!! Hah, they are SO big. Thank you!! I’m very happy to hear that!!

  2. I love that these are so much healthier than the Costco ones! Now when I get a hankering I’ll just make yours instead!! Xoxo

    1. Hooray!! I think they are a great healthy alternative to those bad boys over at Costco. Thanks Kelly ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Every now and then I spend some time with my in-laws and I normally bring something a little indulgent to share because my father-in-law LOVES a good treat with his coffee. Because I am trying to eat more health-fully, I aimed to find some middle ground and these were perfect!! So moist. So rich (tasting). You make me look like the perfect daughter-in-law. Oh, and soooo fast and easy. I substituted maple syrup so I had all the ingredients at home.

    1. You are the sweetest daughter-in-law, that much is true!! I’m so glad I could help you out. These are one of my favourite muffins to make when I want a slightly less naughty treat. Hooray! Thanks Gina ๐Ÿ™‚