Moist Chocolate Banana Whole Wheat Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in these decadent Moist Chocolate Banana Whole Wheat Cupcakes! A healthier twist on a classic treat, these cupcakes use whole wheat flour and reduced sugar for a guilt-free delight. The rich cocoa complements the natural sweetness of banana, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. Feel free to add ½ cup of chocolate chips and/or nuts for extra deliciousness! So good, your kids will never guess they're secretly healthy!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 178.3 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Moist Chocolate Banana Whole Wheat Cupcakes

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How to Make Moist Chocolate Banana Whole Wheat Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips and/or nuts (optional).
  6. Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Frost and decorate as desired (frosting recipe not included).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

57g

Fat

14g

Carbs

9g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Moist Chocolate Banana Whole Wheat Cupcakes?

Moist Chocolate Banana Whole Wheat Cupcakes takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Moist Chocolate Banana Whole Wheat Cupcakes?

Moist Chocolate Banana Whole Wheat Cupcakes has approximately 178.3 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Moist Chocolate Banana Whole Wheat Cupcakes?

The key ingredients for Moist Chocolate Banana Whole Wheat Cupcakes are Bananas, Sugar, Eggs, Whole Milk, Butter, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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