Banana Chocolate Muffins with Peanut Butter Filling

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This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Banana Chocolate Muffins with Peanut Butter Filling

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 piece Ripe bananas
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 piece Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Plain yogurt
• 12 tablespoon Creamy peanut butter
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the plain yogurt. Mix until just combined.
7. Fill each muffin cup halfway with the batter. Place a tablespoon of creamy peanut butter in the center of each cup, then top with more batter to cover the peanut butter.
8. Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips on top of each muffin.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Enjoy these delicious banana chocolate muffins with a surprise peanut butter filling!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 18g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.