Banana Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins

These muffins were super random. I woke up to find some lovely bananas laying on the kitchen table. Fruit doesn't last long in our house because I always find something to bake with it. As soon as I saw the bananas, I knew I wanted to FINALLY try the banana muffins in Baked: New Frontiers in Baking by Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito that I've heard so much about . My thoughts? All the reviews are true! These muffins are insane! They are packed with flavor. They're very moist, thanks to the bananas. And the coffee really accents the flavor of the chocolate chips. I didn't have espresso powder, so I used extra instant coffee. I think next time I'll add a bit more to make the coffee flavor really stand out. Other than that, these muffins are perfect. They'll definitely get you going in the morning, but don't think you'll be reaching for one as a substitute for a healthy breakfast. They're definitely not in the healthy-muffin category!

Banana Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins (from Baked: New Frontiers in Baking)
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium)
1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cups whole milk
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon instant espresso
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (6 ounces) semi sweet chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 12 cup pan muffin with non-stick cooking spray. In a medium bowl stir together the bananas, sugars, butter, milk, and egg. Set aside.
In another medium bowl whisk together the flour, espresso, baking soda, and salt together. Make a well in the center of the flour bowl. Pour the wet ingredients into the well and stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate.
Divide the batter among the muffin pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the muffins in the pan for 15 minutes before removing. Then finishing cooling on a wire rack. Muffins can be kept in an airtight container for 2 days.

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