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Quick Chocolate Delight

Quick Chocolate Delight

Whip up quick chocolate delight variations of these easy banana cream cheese muffins. Moist, creamy, and perfect for breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed the spottier, the sweeter!
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for filling
  • 1 large egg for filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for filling

Equipment

  • Standard 12-cup muffin tin
  • Paper muffin liners or cooking spray
  • 2 mixing bowls (one large, one medium)
  • Whisk and a spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Fork for mashing
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth and combine with egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir in sugar.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gently pour the dry mixture into the banana mixture and stir until just combined.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line muffin tin with paper liners. Spoon a tablespoon of batter into each cup, add a teaspoon of cream cheese filling, cover with more batter.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes until tops are springy and toothpick comes out clean from the muffin part.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use very ripe, almost black bananas for the best sweetness and moisture.
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with vanilla glaze before serving for an extra special touch.
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