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Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Muffins

Published: May 16, 2011 · Modified: Jul 21, 2015 by Louisa Clements · This post may contain affiliate links

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Today is a special day, not only because I’m sharing whole wheat chocolate banana muffins on the blog, but also because I realized that I missed Living Lou’s first birthday last week! It was on the 9th, but I’m interrupting the regular Meatless Monday program for this very special occasion.

I can’t believe the site is a year old – it’s so exciting! It’s been a crazy, hectic year but I can’t imagine it without Living Lou and the amazing food blogging community.

When I started this blog I was a 17 year old, guitar playing, film loving, high school junior, trying to find an outlet as exam stress built up. Today, I’m still that same soccer playing, muffin loving girl but, I’m now 18, and a high school senior. This past year has been absolutely wild, you’ve seen me host a Royal Wedding Brunch, celebrate many Meatless Mondays, and embrace baking with prune puree and soon enough you’ll see me take on my fear of baking with yeast.

Most people like to celebrate their blog’s anniversary with cupcakes or cake, but you know me and muffins are my absolute favourite, so I’m celebrating our anniversary with these Healthy Banana Chocolate Muffins. You’re probably thinking, “Who celebrates with something healthy?!” well, truth be told, you would never know that these are healthy.

Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Muffins (makes 12 muffins)
Recipe adapted from: Handle the Heat

Ingredients

3 mashed bananas
⅓ cup prune puree
1 egg
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup + 2 tbsp whole wheat flour
¼ cup all purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder
2 tbsp flaxseed meal
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
½ scant tsp salt
1 cup chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 and line a muffin tin with baking cups. Set aside.

In a large bowl combine mashed bananas, prune puree, egg and sugars. Add flours, cocoa powder, flaxseed meal, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix lightly with a rubber spatula and fold in chocolate chips.

Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups (I like to use an ice cream scoop) and bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Store muffins in an airtight container at room temp for up to 4 days. Although, they probably won’t last that long.

Well, Happy 1st Birthday Living Lou and enjoy these healthy, whole wheat chocolate banana muffins.

– Lou

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  1. Annette

    April 12, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Thanks for posting this recipe. I didn't have whole wheat flour on hand so I swapped in oats and added an additional 3tbs of flour. They turned out so yummy. My 4 year old gobbled them right up :)
    Reply
  2. Julie

    July 07, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    Could I substitute applesauce for the prune puree?
    Reply
    • Lou

      July 08, 2011 at 11:29 am

      Yes - I would think that would work!
      Reply
  3. Krista

    May 27, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    These look great! I'm planning on making them with a girlfriend for memorial day.
    Reply
  4. MissMuffin

    May 19, 2011 at 12:35 am

    I will try with a little more flour then:)
    Thank you:)
    Reply
  5. Louberry

    May 17, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    @MissMuffin - It's just whole flax seeds which have been ground up. If you don't have any you can just replace with another 2tbsp flour :)
    Reply
  6. MissMuffin

    May 17, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    Looks sooo tasty:)
    But what is "flaxseed meal"?
    Greetings from Denmark
    Reply
  7. Kathryn

    May 17, 2011 at 10:23 am

    Happy blogoversary! How exciting! These muffins look like the perfect way to celebrate- tasty yet healthy :)
    Reply
  8. Shirley

    May 16, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    Miss Living Lou...Your timing couldn't be better...This weekend, my daughter & my 2 adorable grandchildren will be coming for a visit...They love chocolate muffins & they love banana loaf so this will be a tasty & healthy treat to have on hand for them...And, "Belated Happy 1st Anniversary"...It has gone by very quickly & your recipes have been very enjoyable, enlightening & excellent & I love your delightful & colourful comments...Wishing you a great year...Shirley
    Reply

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