What kind of bananas should I use for these muffins?

For the best flavor and sweetness, use ripe bananas that are covered with small, black spots. This indicates they are perfectly sweet and soft for mashing.

Can I use a different type of flour than spelt flour?

Yes, the recipe suggests spelt flour for a unique texture, but you can easily substitute it with all-purpose flour if preferred or if spelt flour is not available.

What should the batter consistency be like?

The batter should be nice and runny after mixing all ingredients. If it appears too dry, simply add a little more plant milk or water until the desired consistency is achieved.

What's the best way to melt the dark chocolate for the topping?

The recipe recommends a double boiler method: fill a saucepan with a small amount of water, bring it to a boil, then place a smaller heatproof bowl with chopped chocolate inside the saucepan, stirring until melted. Ensure no water gets into the chocolate.

Are there any optional additions I can include in the muffin batter?

Absolutely! You can customize your muffins by adding oats, blueberries, various seeds, or nuts directly into the batter before baking for extra flavor and texture.

7 years ago

Banana Chocolate Muffins
[Vegan]

LR By: Laine Rudolfa

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Banana Chocolate Muffins [Vegan]

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Whenever you can’t decide which tasty vegan treat to bake, go for vegan banana & chocolate muffins. We guarantee – they’re the universal fit for each and every occasions. These muffins are sweet, moist and satisfying. And, yes, loaded with bananas!

Ingredients You Need for Banana Chocolate Muffins [Vegan]

1 1/2 cup spelt flour (or all purpose flour)
4 small (or 2 large) ripe bananas (they’re ripe if covered with small, black spots)
1/2 cup of coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
1/2 cup of plant-based milk (rice, soy, almond etc.) or water (it’ll taste better with the plant milk, though)
1/3 cup of olive oil
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
a sprinkle of salt
100g of dark chocolate for topping
optional: you can add oats, blueberries, seeds or nuts to the batter

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How to Prepare Banana Chocolate Muffins [Vegan]

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork, leaving some texture.
Add flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.
Add wet ingredients – milk and olive oil. Stir well. The batter should be nice and runny. If it’s too dry, add more plant milk/water.
Prepare a paper lined muffin tin (or grease it well if you don’t have the paper). Fill 3/4 of each muffin cup. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
While muffins are cooling, melt the chocolate. Fill a saucepan with 1/5 of water. Bring to boil and put a smaller heatproof bowl in the saucepan. Chop the chocolate and put it into the smaller bowl. Make sure that water doesn’t get into the bowl with chocolate. Stir occasionally until the chocolate melts.
When muffins are cooled, decorate them with melted chocolate. You can also sprinkle them with some extra nuts or seeds.