Banana Bread Muffins with Chocolate Cream Center: A Nutty, Sweet Delight

These Banana Bread Muffins blend the classic, comforting flavors of ripe bananas and cinnamon with a surprise chocolate cream center, creating a delightful treat perfect for any time of day. Topped with hazelnut granules, these muffins offer a wonderful texture contrast, combining soft, moist interiors with a crunchy topping.

Why You’ll Love This: If you enjoy the timeless taste of banana bread and the rich, creamy indulgence of chocolate, these muffins are for you. They’re easy to make, perfectly portable for on-the-go snacks or lunches, and are sure to please crowds with their appealing flavor combination.

Perfect Occasion: These muffins are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting snack. They’re also great for school events, potlucks, or as a thoughtful homemade gift. Their appealing look and taste make them suitable for casual get-togethers and family gatherings.

Decoration Tips: Before baking, sprinkle the tops with hazelnut granules for a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor. After baking, a light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of honey can also enhance their appearance and sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 125g flour
• 40g vegetable oil
• 150g ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 egg
• 8g baking powder
• 30g sugar
• Cinnamon to taste
• Chocolate cream for filling
• Hazelnut granules for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (347°F) and line a muffin tray with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, vegetable oil, egg, sugar, and a dash of cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
3. Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder until the batter is smooth.
4. Fill each muffin cup halfway with the batter. Add a spoonful of chocolate cream in the center of each, then cover with more batter until the cups are nearly full.
5. Sprinkle the tops with hazelnut granules.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy these delightful Banana Bread Muffins, a sweet and satisfying treat that combines the homely comfort of banana bread with the indulgence of chocolate and hazelnuts!