Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C), and lightly grease or line the inside of a muffin tin.
To a large bowl, add the ground flaxseeds and water, mix, and allow to sit for 5 minutes to gel.
Then add the bananas and mash until very well combined.
Whisk in the sugar, applesauce, coconut oil, and vanilla.
Add the cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, and mix again.
Then add the flour, mixing until just combined. Some streaks remaining are okay. Gently fold in the chocolate. Be careful not to over-mix
Evenly divide the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Top each muffin with extra chocolate chunks, if desired, and bake on the middle rack of the oven for about 15 - 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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I saw another comment that said if you are using a very ripe banana use less sugar, so I did. Even with one banana it is very sweet. I don't have flax seeds so I used chia and it turned out fine. My toaster oven doesn't have 375 so I baked at 400f for 20 mins. These are very filling and delicious snack. Next time I make these I will make sure I mash the banana first before adding the chia egg as it was harder to do lol.
These muffins were so easy to put together. I was sceptical about the amount the sugar and apple sauce but I trusted the process. These muffins are great for an after dinner snack when ideally I'm feeling for a whole chocolate cake LOL.
PUL Team - Feb. 25, 2024, 6:56 p.m.
Who needs a whole chocolate cake when you've got these delightful muffins, Nikisha π
My Favorit, made them many times. Watch out for very ripe Bananas, if there not totally yellow then the banana is sweeter, put less sugar, if not itβs sweeter
My favorite muffins. I used to make these for coworkers a few years ago and they all raved about them.
Great if you're in the mood for something indulgent. Although nowadays, I would want to make it less sweet by replacing the sugar with a more wholesome source of sweetness.
PUL Team - Nov. 3, 2023, 9:25 a.m.
Thanks so much for sharing the muffins with your coworkers, Adrian, so glad it was a hit!
These are so good! I just made them for the first time, the only thing I did differently was using margarine instead of the coconut oil, and I didn't add chocolate pieces too. They had to bake for about 25 minutes, but they turned out really moist and perfect!!! Ty PUL for making vegan sweets taste like this!
Made these this morning they were really moist and good just too sweet.. think next time would do less sugar or would honey or agave syrup work? Also wondered about using wheat flour
PUL Team - Sept. 24, 2023, 10:08 p.m.
Hey Melinda, we've heard positive reviews with less sugar such as 1/2 cup. We haven't tried it with syrup or whole wheat flour so we can't say with certainty. Do let us know if you experiment with it!
Absolutely love that recipe π so nice for breakfast, snack and dessert ! I replaced the all-purpose flour by 1 t. Spelled flour + 1/2 t. Almond flour. That took 35 min cooking but was delicious! Would you have a gluten-free version to suggest? Thanks again for the delightful recipes you and your team are creating π₯π
PUL Team - Sept. 19, 2023, 6:59 a.m.
Hey there, Andree-Anne, thanks for sharing your experience with the muffins! A mix of gluten-free types of flour usually works better than using just one gluten-free flour on its own. We often hear positive reviews with Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 gluten-free flour but we haven't experimented with it in this recipe. Our banana tahini muffins are gluten-free and one of our favourite alternatives since you're using the app: https://www.pickuplimes.com/rβ¦ π
Hey hey dear Sadia and strong team ! I'd really like to make those babies oggi for the 1st time, but jus been to the shop ieri and dont feel like going again - but don't have applesauce nor coconut oil - how could i replace them so that the consistency is still good ? Thanks heaps!
PUL Team - Sept. 1, 2023, 7:15 p.m.
Hey Alice! We've heard positive reviews for mashed banana or sweet potato in place of applesauce and you can use unsalted vegan butter or unsalted margarine in place of coconut oil. We haven't tested out both together though, so we can't say with certainty that the texture won't be impacted a bit. Do let us know if you give the muffins a try π
Would it work if you froze the batter then baked it frozen the next day?
PUL Team - Aug. 14, 2023, 6:07 a.m.
Hey Freya, we haven't had a chance to try but don't feel super confident that it'll work out well. In case it's easier, we've found the baked muffins actually freeze well βΊοΈ
οΏΌSuper yummy! I used almost fully brown bananas, and the muffins were very very sweet. I also swapped the white flour for WW and it was great! Next time Iβll add 1/4 cup more cocoa, and 1/4 cup less flour. Iβll also probably reduce the amount of sugar next time. Thanks for a great recipe!
The previous night I took a few frozen muffins out of the freezer, so in the morning me and my family had a delicious breakfast to start the week. Perfect recipe from all points of view: easy to follow, to make and great end result
These were delicious! I only had coconut sugar and I cut the sugar down to 1/2 cup, still plenty sweet for us. Next time I might throw in a few chopped walnuts. Thank you for the wonderful recipe.
PUL Team - July 4, 2023, 2 a.m.
Thanks for sharing your experience with it, Pbjazz π€
Wow these are amazing!!! My husband loved them. These muffins will probably become a staple in our home. I used brown sugar instead of granulated sugar and subbed banana for applesauce. Thank you Sadia and team!
Just tried them today! So delicious! And the recipe was super easy to follow. Though I got 18 with the measurements for 12, but no complaints there! Weβll be making these again! Thank you!
Iβve made these twice in 2 days if that says anything π We offered some from the first batch to our neighbor and she loved them so much that she asked if she could have more for her dinner guests! So we gave her the rest and whipped up more today π€
Super chocolatey and moist and delicious, and I can see myself making them again and again.
PUL Team - June 5, 2023, 4:31 p.m.
Hehe love it! So nice of you to share with your neighbor too, Ami π
Hi there, Archa, we've heard positive results with unsweetened soy-based yogurt or extra mashed banana. Another pureed fruit or silken tofu may also work! π€
Jovana - June 7, 2023, 8:02 p.m.
Iβve used apricot jam and it works great! But the jam we make in Serbia. As the jams in the West are more similar to our βslatkoβ (look it up).
Delicious delicious yumm I used a little less apple sauce cause I didnβt have the required amount but the were still delicious. Can you do a substitution list?
PUL Team - May 22, 2023, 9:19 p.m.
Hey RoxySin, thanks for taking the time to share! In case you're interested and haven't already seen it, clicking the green arrow beside ingredient names will show sample alternatives for substitution ideas if we have them. We will be launching our iOS app soon which will have a space for us to put personal recipe notes too. In the meantime, we haven't tested it out but have heard positive results with unsweetened soy-based yogurt or extra mashed banana in place of the apple sauce. We'll note down the feedback and are so glad the recipe was still enjoyed.π€
Are there any non-oil alternatives to the coconut oil in this recipe that you'd recommend? Like additional banana or vegan yogurt for instance?
PUL Team - March 10, 2023, 10:31 p.m.
Hey Tanvi, we haven't tested it out so we can't say with certainty. My instinct says more mashed banana might do, but the taste and texture would definitely be different. Do let us know if you experiment with the muffins though π€
This was so delicious!!!! Very filling as well which I loved. My little brothers loved it, very nice and moist, and soft texture! Will be making again!
Those muffins are great! We make then often and anyone who tries them raves. Thanks for the many recipes we have tried and loved. Your site is so easy to use ! Jackie
PUL Team - Feb. 11, 2023, 3:25 a.m.
Awe so happy to hear, Jackie - thank you for the kind words!
This is a family hit! We don't make them fully vegan (use semi-sweet chocolate chips) and sometimes an egg if we don't have applesauce on hand. But they are a great way to use up our extra ripe bananas when we want a chocolatey treat instead of banana bread. I love that it gets all mixed up in one bowl for less dishes and its easy enough that my kids love to help out.
These are def a treat like a cupcake :) I didnt have 3 bananas, so I subbed about 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree. I also added a bit of water since my batter was dry. These are super easy and tasty. Nuke for 15 seconds, and they are just perfect! They are extremely banana-y, so even with 2 bananas, the flavor of the chocolate was just slight. I would experiment with more pumpkin and less banana next time to make these a tad less sweet and banana-forward.
PUL Team - Nov. 2, 2022, 4:20 a.m.
Ooo thank you for sharing your experience with the muffins, Sheila! It's so appreciated. Avoiding overly ripe bananas can also help to avoid an overpowering banana taste π€
If I donβt have ground flaxseed, can I use whole flaxseeds instead? If not, what are good substitutes?
PUL Team - Nov. 1, 2022, 6:30 a.m.
Hey there, Sharon, the ground flaxseeds form a gel when combined with water that helps the muffins stick together. Whole flaxseeds won't form this gel because of their outer layer so we wouldn't recommend using them. If you have access to a high-power blender or coffee grinder, you could grind the whole flaxseeds into a powder. Alternatively, you can substitute the ground flaxseeds with another ground seed, such as ground chia seeds π
Is there something we can use instead of the applesauce?
Abby - Oct. 30, 2022, 12:44 a.m.
Probably egg but then they wouldnβt be vegan.
PUL Team - Oct. 30, 2022, 2:33 a.m.
Hey Devanshi, we've heard positive results with unsweetened soy-based yogurt or extra mashed banana. Another pureed fruit or silken tofu may also work! Do let us know if you give the recipe a try π
I tried these with your chocolate frosting and they were divine! Thank you so much! (frosting: https://www.pickuplimes.com/recipe/vegan-chocolate-buttercream-frosting-843)
PUL Team - Oct. 16, 2022, 6:25 p.m.
Oh it means so much, Nina, and a delicious idea to add frosting! Here is the direct link to the frosting recipe if needed: pickuplimes.com/recipe/vegan-β¦ π
I tried making muffins but they always end up uncooked in the middle. The outside bakes to the point of burning whilst the inside is hollow. I use a oven like air fryer. I omitted the oil and sugar, just ajustes the recipe to my dietary requirements. What am I doing wrong? I thought it was the tins but when I used ceramic ones the same thing happened. Am I overloading the fryer? Does the expiration of baking powder matter? Thank you
PUL Team - Sept. 25, 2022, 1:46 a.m.
Hey there, Ags, thanks for taking the time to share. If the outside is overbaked and the inside is underbaked we suspect the oven temperature is too high. This could cause the outside to crisp up too much without enough time for the inside to cook. We hope this helps for now π
Very tasty! And goo-y! When I baked them 15 minutes , took them out of the oven and let them cool down and got the cakes out of their siliconmuffinshapes, the bottoms were very soggy, some parts even stuck to the bottom of the muffintin. Did I grease the tins too much? I ended up flipping the cakes upside down and baked them for another 15 minutes, which helped but the tops on the bottom got a bit dark. Any tips?
PUL Team - Sept. 19, 2022, 6:15 p.m.
Hey there, Salome, not enough baking time or not removing baked muffins from the tin to cool can promote a soggy bottom. For baking, the muffins may take longer than 15 minutes to bake depending on your oven. We'd recommend baking until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
For cooling, did the muffins cool in the tin or on a cooling rack? When muffins cool too long in the tin, it can promote a soggier texture if the steam can't escape. We can let the muffins cool slightly before transferring them to a cooling rack to avoid this. We hope this helps for now and so glad the muffins were still enjoyed π€
I used 2/3 of the sugar suggested and it was still good! I would say I used chocolate that was too dark so it made the muffins bitter. But otherwise a really good vegan chocolate banana muffin recipe.
PUL Team - Aug. 18, 2022, 6:30 a.m.
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with it, Leila π
Minchi Fox - Oct. 29, 2022, 8:17 p.m.
Thanks for sharing Leila! I was wondering if the texture would get ruined if I omitted most of the sugar and now I know they will turn out just fine!
Leila - Nov. 1, 2022, 4:45 a.m.
That's the magic of PUL's recipe! Since we are already using so many substitutes (apple sauce, banana), the texture probably isn't as fluffy as a traditional muffin, but I prefer moist and less sugary muffins with chocolate. To me, vegan cooking/baking is not about replicating a traditional recipe, but to embrace new flavors and texture.
Recommend!! Best recipe when you have bananas that are not looking the best. Or even if you just want a good banana/chocolate treat. So good!! No fluffy I made little mini ones too. β€οΈβ€οΈ
PUL Team - July 13, 2022, 6:19 a.m.
We're so happy the muffins are being enjoyed, Courtney! It means so much π
These muffins are just delicious! Iβm a pastry chef and experimenting with vegan recipes for the home cook. Replaced coconut oil with a light extra virgin olive oil. Baked up great. Thanks so much!!
PUL Team - March 23, 2022, 5:27 a.m.
Thanks for the insight, Sandi! So cool to hear about the experimenting π
They came out from the oven super tasty - really packed with flavour - so everyone loved them! Will definitely do this recipe again. And it worked great to replace the flaxseed with chia seeds.
PUL Team - Jan. 2, 2022, 6:59 p.m.
Oh, Gloria-Karin, so lovely to hear! Thank you π»
Delish! Delish! Delicious! I'm at it again! :D I made one substitute and reduced the amount; I used a melted butter instead of an oil and they were perfect! Moist, chocolatey, gooey, and fluffy. Smelled fabulous. The banana undertone (used two since that's all I had) was wonderful. Next time, I'll try the coconut oil :) Taking them to work for a coworker's bday! So thankful and excited! :)
Just a fun anecdote: While having a lovely conversation with a grocery attendant about a few ingredients I was looking for, we touched based on tahini and what one could do with it. I've been using it in overnight oats going on three weeks now and with a few other dishes. I showed her my favorite brand and typed in 'tahini' in the search bar of the PUL website and she was blown away by the beauty of it all! I scrolled up and down and showed her the feature of the recipe scale, filter features, and the photos!! She was captivated by it all that she told me to stop! HA! This was after she had told me how hard it was to keep her paycheck since she works at a fun grocery store. Thanks PUL for all the hard work, dedication, joy, and beauty that you put into this mission.
Truly grateful, L
PUL Team - Aug. 19, 2021, 8:47 p.m.
Aww, L, thanks a bunch for taking the time to share this! So thrilled you're enjoying the recipe and new website. We're super grateful to have you in our PUL family β€οΈ
Absolutely love these! We keep coming back to this recipe every time and it never disappoints! Thanks Sadia for sharing so many great recipes with all of us and congrats on the new website! π
PUL Team - Aug. 18, 2021, 1:11 a.m.
Hi Sara! We're so glad you're enjoying these ones and the new website - it means so much π
These are so so good! Especially helpful right before your period when those chocolate cravings are at its worst! Really delicious and my neice has a great time liking the bowl after we put them in the muffin tin. I thinks its her favorite part to be honest, aside from when she eats them!
PUL Team - Aug. 14, 2021, 5:56 p.m.
So happy to hear, Gry! How kind of your niece to help you clean the bowl tooπ
Delicious recipe. Made two times: first time used banana instead apple sauce, turned out still delicious but more firm, second time made it with home made apple sauce and turned out amazing and soft. My 2 year old and 5 year old love it, too. So I could say children approved^^. This one is one of my favourites sweet recipe. ^^
PUL Team - Aug. 11, 2021, 4:37 p.m.
Mmm homemade applesauce sounds so yummy! Thanks for sharing your experience with the muffins, Bridget. We're so happy it was enjoyed by your little ones too π
This recipe is great! I just tried it out and used soybased yoghurt instead of applesauce and granulated stevia (as i can't have apples & sugar), the muffins still came out very fluffy and tasty :)
PUL Team - Aug. 7, 2021, 1:56 a.m.
Thanks for sharing, Saskia, and glad you enjoyed the recipe :)
Delicious recipe. I made these today with home-made apple sauce (first time I have ever made apple sauce, and I didn't realise it was so easy!) .I will definitely be making these again :)
PUL Team - July 27, 2021, 7:52 p.m.
Mmm homemade applesauce sounds delicious, Kim! So glad the muffins were enjoyed βΊοΈ
I swap sugar to dates and the muffin still tastes amazing! I have been making this recipe for 2 years and this is my absolute go-to snacks/breakfast idea!
These are the most amazing muffins! Even though I don't make them fully vegan, double up on the cocoa and use less sugar (I think the bananas are sweet enough to just use 100g sugar), this is my favourite muffin recipe. They are ALWAYS a hit with everyone; people especially comment on the texture which is moist and fluffy. Even my slightly critical Dad asked me to send him the recipe. :)
I usually don't love chocolate-banana anything but I'd be lying if I said I haven't eaten several of these when I got peckish... They're simply divine.
PUL Team - July 16, 2021, 5:51 a.m.
So happy you're enjoying the muffins, Emily! Happy cooking :)
Newbie_Rookie_00 - Aug. 19, 2021, 6:29 a.m.
oOo I might have to tweak mine kind of like yours, PUL friend. :) I also make mine with a blend of both worlds.
Thank you so much for these recipes and for all that you do! Your videos are a major reason into why I adapted a Vegan lifestyle and eating amazing wholesome foods.π
PUL Team - May 12, 2021, 5:33 a.m.
We are so incredibly honoured that PUL has been a part of your exciting journey, Priyanshi! Thank YOU for the support and for being part of our PUL family β¨π€
A truly awesome muffin recipe! My Toddler loves these but I want to adapt the recipe to make mini muffins instead. What would be your suggestions? Thank you.
PUL Team - April 9, 2021, 11:15 p.m.
Hi Gunja! We're so happy to hear. Halving the recipe and using a mini muffin pan may be the easiest way. We'd suggest cutting down the baking time, perhaps to ~7 mins. Using a toothpick or fork may be helpful to know when they're ready as the baking time will be less π
Hi PUL! I'm trying to create healthy snacks for my kids to avoid giving them snacks with preservatives in them. So THANK YOU so much for this muffin recipe! What "grease" did you use to grease the muffin tin in the video? and was that regular paper napkin that you used to grease it? Is your muffin tin a non-stick one? If not, what type is it?
PUL Team - April 7, 2021, 6:29 a.m.
Hey there! A vegetable oil would work for greasing the muffin tin. A regular napkin as shown in the video works well for helping to evenly spread the oil. Alternatively, a reusable napkin, pastry brush, or muffin tin liner would work. The muffin tin we use can be found at https://amzn.to/35oLjj3. We hope this helps and happy baking π
I fully suscribe! How come I had never tried these before? I am already a big fan of your double chocolate chip cookies and cowboy cookies. I prepared batches of them for my kidsβ birthday parties and they impress children and adults alike. Thank you very much for your wonderful recipes!
Watching your videos on plant care have also been a true inspiration to me (I tend to over love even my cacti!) and I am now the proud owner of a beautifully delicate string of hearts and a small zz plant, and have propagated my monstera based on your advice. Much love
PUL Team - May 15, 2021, 9:01 p.m.
Aww this is so wonderful to hear, Roxana, thank you so much! We're so glad that you're enjoying PUL recipes and plant care videos π A huge congrats on the success with your plants as well β¨
Discussion & Rating
I saw another comment that said if you are using a very ripe banana use less sugar, so I did. Even with one banana it is very sweet. I don't have flax seeds so I used chia and it turned out fine. My toaster oven doesn't have 375 so I baked at 400f for 20 mins. These are very filling and delicious snack. Next time I make these I will make sure I mash the banana first before adding the chia egg as it was harder to do lol.
Just popping in to leave 5 stars. I made these muffins several times now and they're always a hit!
Super delicious muffin shaped brownies as we call them! My kiddos love them!
These muffins were so easy to put together. I was sceptical about the amount the sugar and apple sauce but I trusted the process. These muffins are great for an after dinner snack when ideally I'm feeling for a whole chocolate cake LOL.
So yum and easy! I never baked anything successful before this.
Hi I made this and itβs π©βπ³π. Iβm not vegan though so added 2 eggs instead of flax egg and a cup of regular milk. I DEFEINITELY reccomend this recipe as well as every other on the channel, website, and app to anyone of any type! Btw Iβm a Californian!
Delicious and so easy!!
My husband keeps stealing all the muffins when I make these! These muffins are a staple in our household.
Made them many times! If your Bananas are more rippend put less sugar
My Favorit, made them many times. Watch out for very ripe Bananas, if there not totally yellow then the banana is sweeter, put less sugar, if not itβs sweeter
Great muffins! Easy to follow along and great snack.
Loved them!!
Absolutely delicious muffins! They seem to be even better the next day after setting in an airtight container over night.
These are so good! I made them with whole wheat flour and used 1 egg instead of an apple purΓ©e, βΌοΈβΌοΈdefinitely use LESS sugar since there's lot of natural sweetness from bananas in the recipe
My favorite muffins. I used to make these for coworkers a few years ago and they all raved about them.
Great if you're in the mood for something indulgent. Although nowadays, I would want to make it less sweet by replacing the sugar with a more wholesome source of sweetness.
These are so good! I just made them for the first time, the only thing I did differently was using margarine instead of the coconut oil, and I didn't add chocolate pieces too. They had to bake for about 25 minutes, but they turned out really moist and perfect!!! Ty PUL for making vegan sweets taste like this!
I used one egg instead of flaxseed and it is still perfect and delicious π€©
Made these this morning they were really moist and good just too sweet.. think next time would do less sugar or would honey or agave syrup work? Also wondered about using wheat flour
Surprisingly light and fluffy. Such a good muffin recipe.
Absolutely love that recipe π so nice for breakfast, snack and dessert !
I replaced the all-purpose flour by 1 t. Spelled flour + 1/2 t. Almond flour. That took 35 min cooking but was delicious!
Would you have a gluten-free version to suggest?
Thanks again for the delightful recipes you and your team are creating π₯π
Hands down the best vegan muffins j tried. I have been making over and over for about 3 years and nobody can tell they are vegan.
Hey hey dear Sadia and strong team ! I'd really like to make those babies oggi for the 1st time, but jus been to the shop ieri and dont feel like going again - but don't have applesauce nor coconut oil - how could i replace them so that the consistency is still good ? Thanks heaps!
Really enjoyed making these for a picnic and loved them, so happy with the outcome!
Would it work if you froze the batter then baked it frozen the next day?
Incredible! I didnβt have apple sauce so replaced with cooked sweet potato. Also used coconut sugar. So so good!
Gorgeous! I already made them twice and both times were perfect. Love them π
Absolutely delicious. The best part is that I already had all of the ingredients!
So delicious and decadent! Easy ingredients I already had. I am definitely using this recipe again!
οΏΌSuper yummy! I used almost fully brown bananas, and the muffins were very very sweet. I also swapped the white flour for WW and it was great! Next time Iβll add 1/4 cup more cocoa, and 1/4 cup less flour. Iβll also probably reduce the amount of sugar next time. Thanks for a great recipe!
Deeeelicious!!! I subbed for oat flour ππ
The previous night I took a few frozen muffins out of the freezer, so in the morning me and my family had a delicious breakfast to start the week. Perfect recipe from all points of view: easy to follow, to make and great end result
These were delicious! I only had coconut sugar and I cut the sugar down to 1/2 cup, still plenty sweet for us. Next time I might throw in a few chopped walnuts. Thank you for the wonderful recipe.
Excellent! Used 1/2 cup sugar instead of 3/4 and still sweet enough!
Super tasty! Added on my favorite recipes.
Wow these are amazing!!! My husband loved them. These muffins will probably become a staple in our home. I used brown sugar instead of granulated sugar and subbed banana for applesauce. Thank you Sadia and team!
My go to muffin recipe, just love it! Everybody is always super impressed with how gooey and tasty they are! π Kids and adults love them!!
Just tried them today! So delicious! And the recipe was super easy to follow. Though I got 18 with the measurements for 12, but no complaints there! Weβll be making these again! Thank you!
Iβve made these twice in 2 days if that says anything π We offered some from the first batch to our neighbor and she loved them so much that she asked if she could have more for her dinner guests! So we gave her the rest and whipped up more today π€
Super chocolatey and moist and delicious, and I can see myself making them again and again.
Hi. Is there a substitute for applesauce?
Soo yummy! π€
Delicious delicious yumm I used a little less apple sauce cause I didnβt have the required amount but the were still delicious. Can you do a substitution list?
As every PUL recipes also this one is amazing. Highly suggested
Theyβre so much softer and moister than I expected. Definitely a win!
Loging the app and how easy it is to follow a recipe. Tried the double chocolate muffins today with my 5yo daughter, she was engaged every step
These are a hit in our house and a great way to use up leftover bananas π
Are there any non-oil alternatives to the coconut oil in this recipe that you'd recommend? Like additional banana or vegan yogurt for instance?
This was so delicious!!!! Very filling as well which I loved. My little brothers loved it, very nice and moist, and soft texture! Will be making again!
Those muffins are great! We make then often and anyone who tries them raves. Thanks for the many recipes we have tried and loved. Your site is so easy to use !
Jackie
This is a family hit! We don't make them fully vegan (use semi-sweet chocolate chips) and sometimes an egg if we don't have applesauce on hand. But they are a great way to use up our extra ripe bananas when we want a chocolatey treat instead of banana bread. I love that it gets all mixed up in one bowl for less dishes and its easy enough that my kids love to help out.
Moving on to test some of the soup recipes next!
These sound great and Hu is my favorite chocolate right now and I canβt believe itβs the one you linked. Wow. Making these tomorrow!
These are def a treat like a cupcake :) I didnt have 3 bananas, so I subbed about 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree. I also added a bit of water since my batter was dry. These are super easy and tasty. Nuke for 15 seconds, and they are just perfect! They are extremely banana-y, so even with 2 bananas, the flavor of the chocolate was just slight. I would experiment with more pumpkin and less banana next time to make these a tad less sweet and banana-forward.
perfect lazy sunday dessert β¨π§
Wish there wasn't as much white flour in this recipe. π
Superb recipe
If I donβt have ground flaxseed, can I use whole flaxseeds instead? If not, what are good substitutes?
Saw your story and made it right away. Such a treat! It's like banana bread and chocolate, what's not to like?
Is there something we can use instead of the applesauce?
I tried these with your chocolate frosting and they were divine! Thank you so much!
(frosting: https://www.pickuplimes.com/recipe/vegan-chocolate-buttercream-frosting-843)
I tried making muffins but they always end up uncooked in the middle. The outside bakes to the point of burning whilst the inside is hollow. I use a oven like air fryer.
I omitted the oil and sugar, just ajustes the recipe to my dietary requirements.
What am I doing wrong?
I thought it was the tins but when I used ceramic ones the same thing happened.
Am I overloading the fryer? Does the expiration of baking powder matter?
Thank you
Very tasty! And goo-y!
When I baked them 15 minutes , took them out of the oven and let them cool down and got the cakes out of their siliconmuffinshapes, the bottoms were very soggy, some parts even stuck to the bottom of the muffintin.
Did I grease the tins too much?
I ended up flipping the cakes upside down and baked them for another 15 minutes, which helped but the tops on the bottom got a bit dark.
Any tips?
I used 2/3 of the sugar suggested and it was still good! I would say I used chocolate that was too dark so it made the muffins bitter. But otherwise a really good vegan chocolate banana muffin recipe.
So good! I used frozen bananas, the result was great!
I did this recipe multiple times, it's always a success. These muffins are DELICIOUS! Thank you.
Recommend!! Best recipe when you have bananas that are not looking the best. Or even if you just want a good banana/chocolate treat.
So good!! No fluffy I made little mini ones too.
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These are a dream! So moist and chocolatey - everything you ever want in a muffin.
Literally the best muffins I've ever made! So fluffy, not dry at all and the banana-chocolate flavour is just perfect <3 Thank you PUL :D
Incredibly delicious!!
These muffins taste like cupcakes! So delicious! I added an extra banana instead of the applesauce so its super banana-y
These muffins are just delicious! Iβm a pastry chef and experimenting with vegan recipes for the home cook. Replaced coconut oil with a light extra virgin olive oil. Baked up great. Thanks so much!!
Hands down best muffins ever! We were amazed how fluffy and delicious they were!!
Congratulations Sadia and pick up limes team!!!
They came out from the oven super tasty - really packed with flavour - so everyone loved them! Will definitely do this recipe again. And it worked great to replace the flaxseed with chia seeds.
great after freezing!
Delish! Delish! Delicious!
I'm at it again! :D
I made one substitute and reduced the amount; I used a melted butter instead of an oil and they were perfect! Moist, chocolatey, gooey, and fluffy. Smelled fabulous. The banana undertone (used two since that's all I had) was wonderful. Next time, I'll try the coconut oil :)
Taking them to work for a coworker's bday! So thankful and excited! :)
Just a fun anecdote: While having a lovely conversation with a grocery attendant about a few ingredients I was looking for, we touched based on tahini and what one could do with it. I've been using it in overnight oats going on three weeks now and with a few other dishes. I showed her my favorite brand and typed in 'tahini' in the search bar of the PUL website and she was blown away by the beauty of it all! I scrolled up and down and showed her the feature of the recipe scale, filter features, and the photos!! She was captivated by it all that she told me to stop! HA! This was after she had told me how hard it was to keep her paycheck since she works at a fun grocery store.
Thanks PUL for all the hard work, dedication, joy, and beauty that you put into this mission.
Truly grateful,
L
Absolutely love these! We keep coming back to this recipe every time and it never disappoints! Thanks Sadia for sharing so many great recipes with all of us and congrats on the new website! π
These are so so good! Especially helpful right before your period when those chocolate cravings are at its worst! Really delicious and my neice has a great time liking the bowl after we put them in the muffin tin. I thinks its her favorite part to be honest, aside from when she eats them!
Delicious recipe. Made two times: first time used banana instead apple sauce, turned out still delicious but more firm, second time made it with home made apple sauce and turned out amazing and soft. My 2 year old and 5 year old love it, too. So I could say children approved^^. This one is one of my favourites sweet recipe. ^^
This recipe is great! I just tried it out and used soybased yoghurt instead of applesauce and granulated stevia (as i can't have apples & sugar), the muffins still came out very fluffy and tasty :)
Love this recipe! Although I had to bake the muffins longer than 15 minutes, they came out deliciously moist and fluffy!
Delicious recipe. I made these today with home-made apple sauce (first time I have ever made apple sauce, and I didn't realise it was so easy!) .I will definitely be making these again :)
Absolutely love this recipe- I return to it constantly. Quick and delicious!
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Delicious!
I swap sugar to dates and the muffin still tastes amazing!
I have been making this recipe for 2 years and this is my absolute go-to snacks/breakfast idea!
These are the most amazing muffins! Even though I don't make them fully vegan, double up on the cocoa and use less sugar (I think the bananas are sweet enough to just use 100g sugar), this is my favourite muffin recipe. They are ALWAYS a hit with everyone; people especially comment on the texture which is moist and fluffy. Even my slightly critical Dad asked me to send him the recipe. :)
I usually don't love chocolate-banana anything but I'd be lying if I said I haven't eaten several of these when I got peckish... They're simply divine.
These are amazing!! So chocolatey and rich!
I tried this recipe for a party. Everyone liked it!
This recipe is amazing, super tasty! I made it as a cake instead of muffins, 30 minutes in the oven and it's ready, super rich and moist. Thank you!
These are the most AMAZING chocolate muffins, enjoyed by kids and non-vegans alike (not that I'd want to share)! π€€
Delicious! My kids loved them!
Thank you so much for these recipes and for all that you do! Your videos are a major reason into why I adapted a Vegan lifestyle and eating amazing wholesome foods.π
They turned out so great! Thanks.
A truly awesome muffin recipe! My Toddler loves these but I want to adapt the recipe to make mini muffins instead. What would be your suggestions? Thank you.
Hi PUL! I'm trying to create healthy snacks for my kids to avoid giving them snacks with preservatives in them. So THANK YOU so much for this muffin recipe! What "grease" did you use to grease the muffin tin in the video? and was that regular paper napkin that you used to grease it? Is your muffin tin a non-stick one? If not, what type is it?
Sooooo tasty, thank you for this amazing recipe! π
Best muffins EVER π