Chocolate and banana are such a great combination, and these vegan chunky monkey chocolate banana muffins are filled with delicious chocolate and chunks of banana! They're easy to make and are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. If you like these, you'll also like our chunky monkey smoothie.
Updated April 23, 2020.
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Dairy-Free and Egg-Free Chocolate and Banana Muffins
If you're looking for the ultimate muffin, look no further.
The combination of chocolate and banana is so delicious. The slightly bitter cocoa and sweet banana is a flavor marriage made in heaven.
When you put those two together in a tender muffin, well, in our minds, there's nothing better.
Adults love these, kids love these, and they're great for breakfast, snacks, even dessert.
How to Make Vegan Muffins
First - Add all of the dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whisk until completely blended.
Second - Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Third - Gently fold in the banana and chocolate chips until evenly combined and scoop the batter into the muffin tins.
Fourth - Bake until the muffins begin to crack on top and spring back when gently pushed on top.
That’s all. Just four easy steps and only thirty-five minutes to make scrumptious vegan muffins with melty chocolate waterfalls.
TIPS FOR MAKING THE PERFECT MUFFIN
- Mash the bananas with a fork so you'll get larger pieces of the banana.
- Use a high quality cocoa powder.
- Don't over mix the batter, doing so will result in a tough muffin.
- Make sure the oven is completely preheated before putting the muffins in the oven or they won't bake evenly.
- Bake until the muffin tops begin to crack and they spring back when you gently press on the tops.
- This recipe doesn't use as much sugar as a typical recipe because the chocolate chips are sweet. If you like a really sweet muffin, feel free to add a few more tablespoons of sugar.
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Chunky Monkey Chocolate Banana Muffins (Vegan)
Equipment
- 1 mixer
- 1 muffin tin
- 1 Oven
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 cup non-dairy milk I used cashew milk but almond milk will work too
- 1 large banana mashed, leaving some whole pieces.
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chunks or chips I use Enjoy Life brand
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176C) and grease and flour or line a muffin tin with liners
- In a large mixing bowl whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and sugar together until well blended and the cocoa is evenly distributed.
- Add the apple sauce, vanilla, coconut oil, and non-dairy milk and stir until just combined. Don’t overdo it or the batter will get tough. Gently fold in the banana and chocolate chips until evenly combined.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tins until ¾ of the way full. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the tops are puffy and cracked and they spring back when gently pressed.
- Cool on a wire rack for five minutes and then remove the muffins from the tin and cool on the rack until they’re cool enough to eat.
- Store in an airtight container for up to two days or freeze for up to a month.
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Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says
I am drooooooooooling! LOVE a good banana muffins and these look fabulous! Those melted chocolate chippies <3
Linda Meyer says
Yay! That chocolate cooperated so well for the pictures-haha! Thanks, Ceara. 🙂
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
always up for portable, healthy, and delicious!!!!
Linda Meyer says
Those three things make for a great recipe. Thanks, Dixya!
Uma Srinivas says
Love it 🙂 looks so delicious ! I am always curious how can you show vegan desserts in such tempting way!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Uma! Vegan desserts are easy once you get used to the substitutions. 🙂
Natalie Freed says
These look so good...drool! The 'chocolate waterfall' is right on! These would certainly help me start my day on a happy note!
Linda Meyer says
I was so pleased when I bit into that muffin and saw that waterfall. Don't you love it when food cooperates for pictures? 🙂 Thanks, Natalie!
alisamarie says
Nothing beats a good chocolate banana muffin! I love all of the chunky goodness you added and that gooey chocolate!
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, Alisa!
Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen says
When I clicked onto this post, I just stared at the top photo for a second. Wishing I was eating that muffin. It just looks so damn tasty!
Linda Meyer says
That's what I was going for. Thanks, Aimee! 🙂
SuzLyfe says
Pinned so hard 😀 Here is my take on the whole gluten free/vegan (for non vegans)/fad issues: you do you. I try to make my recipes as accessible as possible, but I also think that at some point, you can only please so many people. So, if I can include a vegan sub, I will include it, but otherwise, I do as I do!
Linda Meyer says
True! I was doing someone else. That sounds bad, but you get it. Now I'm back to doing what I do. And it's all still healthy. :)Thanks, Susie!
Jenn S. says
Love those big chunks of banana in there and that gooey chocolate! These look amazing!
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, Jenn!
Hedi Hearts says
Linda, these look insanely good!!!
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, Hedi! 🙂
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes says
Love the name of these muffins! We used to call my oldest son Chunky Monkey for the first 18 months of his life. We ended up stopping only because we realized he wasn't reacting to his actual name on to chunky monkey 😉 Anywho, these muffins are perfect! I'm sure my chunky monkey will love these chunky monkey chocolate banana muffins! I think I'll make them for him this weekend as a special treat 🙂
Linda Meyer says
Oh my gosh that's a funny story, Vanessa! So cute. 🙂 I hope he likes them, let me know what you think.
tworaspberries says
these look amazingggg!!! chocolate and banana is such a yummy combo! 😉 I could eat a few o these!!!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Michele! You can't beat chocolate and banana. 🙂
Mel @ avirtualvegan.com says
I would quite happily be smacked in the face with one of these muffins first thing in the morning! They look great. The ones in the trash didn't look that bad either...I'll clear them up for you! When I have a muffin or cake fail I serve it/them warm with some chocolate or caramel sauce and some ice cream and pretend it was a pudding!
And stay true to yourself. If you're not passionate about the recipes you're producing your readers won't be either.
Oh and your husband sounds amazing!
Linda Meyer says
Hahaha! Thanks Melanie. If I had saved the fails and eaten them like that, plus the successes, I'd be five pounds heavier today.
Sophia @veggies dont bite says
Chunky monkey anything!!! YUM!!! I love the flavors of chunky monkey all together. I'd totally eat these any time of day!
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, Sophia! It's hard not to get behind chocolate and banana. 🙂
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Amen, sister! Sticking to what you know and love can be hard (you're right - it can be Trend City out there)! Something good came from your failed batch! Annnnnd.....that led to this delicious batch! That chocolate waterfall *is* something amazing! They look fab!
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, Patricia! It's hard, but I've never been one to run toward what the cool kids were doing, so why would I do it with my recipes? I was so thrilled with that chocolate waterfall, it made for a great picture. 🙂
Christine (Run Plant Based) says
These look amazing and very tempting to grab one! I'm pretty open about recipes, but truthfully rarely bake desserts at home and save splurge treats for holidays, eating out, and weekends. During the week it's all about fast and healthy with smoothies, lentil stews, oil free stir fries, salads, etc. I know that's not super exciting and I love looking at elaborate vegan recipes, just haven't been able to make much time to make them at home lately.
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, Christine! I totally agree about fast and healthy during the week. My day doesn't really get started until I have my green smoothie. I think your meals are very exciting, especially your delicious dressings. 🙂
Lucie @WIN-WIN FOOD says
Wow Linda, thanks for sharing your struggles. I know exactly how you feel, it's really hard to remember your initial purpose and the message you want to share while simultaneously trying to make everyone happy. Your husband truly is amazing and I love how these muffins turned out. There's nothing wrong with a little sugar now and then if you don't overdo it.
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, Lucie! My fail was what I needed to get back on track with my purpose. Yes, my husband is a great guy. He puts up with my crazy-haha!
Agreed, sugar should be eaten in moderation, but if you're going to do it, do it right. 🙂
Becky says
These look amazing, and thank you for sharing your recipe fail story! I've definitely had those moments of truth in the kitchen, and it was nice to know I'm not the only one!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, and you're welcome, Becky! Cooking is like sports, if you don't fail once in a while you're not trying hard enough. 😉
Natalie says
Good. For. YOU! Sometimes it takes a batch of failed muffins to remind us of our purpose in blogging life. I have no problem with granulated sugar, but often hesitate to use it because it's not as "cool" as coconut sugar. But sometimes I need to keep things light and white but still sweet! Stay true to you, your recipes are fabulous just as they are 🙂 And these muffins! These are extra fabulous because of that gushing chocolate happening inside! I am definitely of the mind that muffins are a healthy daily staple 🙂 And yes, yes I do want to grab one (three)!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Natalie! It's so hard to not get caught up in the hype. If I truly believe in it, you can bet that I'll be doing everything that I can to adapt. But the more research that I do, the more I'm convinced that sugar, is sugar, is sugar, no matter what form it takes.
I'd send you a whole batch if I could. 🙂
Strength and Sunshine says
They are SPILLING out with goodness! O.M.G <3 I love them Linda!!! Now that's a "dessert" for breakfast 😉 (i.e. my kinda food)!
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, my friend! And I know that you could make this gluten-free and delicious. I just don't have that ability-haha!
Trish says
Looks seriously delicious! I'm vegan for ethical reasons only. The fact that eating limited processed foods and chowing down lots veggies and fruits is an added health bonus to being a vegan 🙂 Eating treats with added sugar or whatever is a must in my books! When I became vegan years ago my sugar addiction naturally lessened to the point I don't crave sweets daily, so I can enjoy them occasionally now without guilt. I have all the ingredients for these scrumptious-looking muffins so ill be making these this afternoon!! Thanks for keeping true to yourself 😉
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, Trish! I feel exactly the same way. I became vegan because of the animals and the environment, and my husband would revolt if I went all hard core granola on him. He's given up eating chicken and has very little seafood these days. If I didn't make my dishes taste as good as they did before he wouldn't have found it as easy to change.