Dark-spotted, fragrant bananas are ideal for baking, adding bold flavor to banana muffins, banana bread, and banana cake.
The problem with banana desserts is that when the desire to bake with bananas arrives, the bananas are not the right ripeness. Instead of waiting a few more days for the bananas to ripen, the bananas can be roasted in the oven to bring out the bright, familiar flavor. With extra vanilla extract and a sprinkling of chopped chocolate, these Roasted Banana Muffins are a simple treat for breakfast or afternoon snack. 
- Yield: 1 doz 1x
Ingredients
- 3 medium-large bananas
- 2/3 cup 133 grams granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup 80 mL vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups 180 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup 80 mL milk
- 2 ounces 60 grams semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- Banana slices (for garnish)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Place unpeeled bananas on a foil covered baking pan and roast for 20-25 minutes, depending on ripeness of the bananas. Remove the banana from the peels and mash. Set aside and let cool for several minutes.
- Keep the oven running. Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together sugar and oil. Whisk in the egg, vanilla, and mashed bananas until combined. Slowly add the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix until smooth. Stir in the milk and chopped chocolate.
- Fill muffin liners 3/4 full. If desired, place two thin banana slices on top of the muffin batter and sprinkle with chocolate shavings for garnish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
Frequently Asked Questions
How ripe should my bananas be for the Roasted Banana Muffins?
Use dark-spotted bananas for the best flavor. If your bananas aren’t ripe enough, roasting them will help enhance their sweetness.
Can I skip roasting the bananas for this recipe?
Roasting the bananas is essential as it intensifies their flavor, so skipping this step may result in muffins that lack the bold taste.
What type of vanilla extract should I use in the muffins?
Using pure vanilla extract is recommended for the best flavor, but if you only have imitation vanilla, it can be used as a substitute.
These look so good!
Cant wait to try. x
Izzy |https://pinchofdelight.wordpress.com
These look absolutely delicious I must give them a try!
Lola Mia // http://www.lolitabonita.co.uk