• Banana and chocolate muffins
  • Banana and Chocolate Muffins

    Banana and chocolate muffins
    Preparation 20 min
    Cooking 25 min
    Refrigeration 0 min
    Freezing 0 min
    12 muffins
    Piece of cake (easy)

    Banana and Chocolate Muffins

    Make the Best Banana and Chocolate Muffin Recipe

    Banana muffins are good, but soft banana and chocolate muffins are even better! Indeed, it seems to be a classic recipe in most families. After all, who doesn’t enjoy a delicious and tender muffin? Plus, tradition has it that you should eat the cripsy muffin top first and finish by the soft center! Does your mouth water yet?

    For this recipe, do not hesitate to substitute the flour by wheat flour or your own mix. Also, you could add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon or maple syrup when making your muffins. Substituting the large oat flakes with quick-cooking oats is another possible option. 

    Indeed, this muffin recipe is super easy to personalize and has a short preparation and cooking time.

    Stock your banana muffins

    Your muffins never last more than a few days on the countertop? Double the recipe next time you make some! This way, you can freeze the extras for snacks in the following weeks.

    Plus, thawed muffins are just as tender as when you first get them out of the oven. 

    Try making this recipe with mini muffin molds. After all, mini muffins are so cute!

    SIMPLY DELICIOUS: Got a few more ripe bananas? Try these recipes!

    Bon
    à savoir

    Buttermilk substitute

    Buttermilk is an easy ingredient to replace in a recipe. Indeed, you can simply substitute the quantity of buttermilk in this recipe with the same amount of milk plus a teaspoon (5 ml) of lemon juice and it’s done!

Nutritional Information

  • Calories
    355 Kcal
    -
    Calories are units of energy. They represent a measurable quantity of energy brought by a food. Your energetic needs depend on your age, height, weight, gender and how active you are. The average need ranges around 2000 calories/day. A higher or inferior intake might affect your weight.
  • Lipids
    18.6 g
    29 % DV
    Lipids (fats) are essential to your body. They are an important source of energy. However, an excessive consumption is associated with weight gain and higher risks of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular problems. Unsaturated fats are preferable to saturated or trans fats.
  • Saturated fats
    9.2 g
    46 % DV
    Saturated fats, commonly known as “bad fats”, are mostly found in processed foods and in some products of animal origin. If consumed in excess, they can have adverse effects on cardiovascular health, including increases in LDL-cholesterol levels. Try to eat better lipids such as those found in fish, nuts, oilseeds, and oils!
  • Cholesterol
    45 mg
    15 % DV
    Your body mainly uses cholesterol to produce hormones. It is only found in foods of animal origin such as meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. However, dietary cholesterol has little to no influence on your cholesterol level compared to saturated and trans fats.
  • Sodium
    120 mg
    5 % DV
    In small quantities, sodium is an essential nutrient for your body. However, you probably eat too much of it without even being aware, and this overconsumption can have adverse effects on your health. Indeed, excess sodium targets organs and can lead to hypertension.
  • Carbohydrates
    43 g
    14 % DV
    Carbohydrates are a good source of energy. They are your brain’s main source of fuel for all functions. The carbohydrate group is divided into simple and complex sugars, fibers, and starches. Carbohydrates are mostly found in fruits, dairy products, baked goods, pastries, sweets, cereals, and legumes. It is recommended to not eat high quantities of added sugars. Limit your intake to 50 g/day.
  • Fibers
    4 g
    16 % DV
    Fibers have many health benefits. They are divided into two types: soluble and insoluble fibers. Soluble fibers can reduce your cholesterol level and help regulate glycemia (blood sugar levels). As for insoluble fibers, they increase stool bulk and regulate bowel function. Since they slow down the digestion process, they promote satiety, which contributes to appetite and weight control. You should consume at least 30 g everyday.
  • Proteins
    1 g
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    Protein has different roles in your body. They are essential to muscle, blood, and even skin development! In fact, protein build most of your bodily structures. They also provide all the amino acids your body needs to make neurotransmitters, new molecules, enzymes, and even certain hormones!
Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition

Recipe developed with passion and good humor by:

Se démarquant par son authenticité et son dynamisme, Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. en nutrition, vulgarise la science de la nutrition et développe de savoureuses recettes. À travers ses nombreux projets entrepreneuriaux, Hubert adore voyager, la bonne bouffe, le bon vin et fréquenter de bonnes adresses gourmandes.

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