Double Chocolate Banana Muffins (kid-friendly)
These double chocolate banana muffins are suitable for babies, toddlers and older kids as they don't have any sugar. All their sweetness comes from the bananas and dates. Serve them as a treat with some fruits on the side, or pack a couple for days out.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 bananas medium-sized
- 4 dates
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup oil
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the stones from the dates if pitted and put them in a bowl with one cup of hot water. Leave them to rest for 10 minutes.
- Remove the dates and add them to a food processor with the bananas, oil, egg and vanilla. Blend for a minute until you get a thick batter.
- Transfer the batter to a bowl. Add the dry ingredients, flour, baking powder and cacao powder. Mix gently with a spatula.
- Add the chocolate chips if using any and incorporate them into the batter with the spatula.
- Transfer the batter to the muffin cases using a spoon, filling them up to the top.
- Bake for 25 minutes in a preheated oven to 350℉ / 180℃.
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Notes
- You could use vegetable oil or light olive oil or coconut oil.
- Make sure the bananas are ripe for more flavor and sweetness.
- Leave the muffins to rest for 10-15 minutes on a rack before trying any.
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