Yoghurt Banana Choc Chip Muffins

Posted on May 9, 2011 by thecompletebook

I had 2 bananas and a packet of dark chocolate chips next to each other on the counter and had an idea to turn them into muffins – brilliant idea, they turned out perfectly – super light and moist. I was so proud of my efforts that I called my friend Moira to come and photograph my creation. These muffins are well worth making and come together in a cinch. 🙂

Thanks Moira for the beautiful pictures.

Yoghurt Banana Choc Chip Muffins

Ingredients

500ml flour
250ml sugar
5ml salt
5ml baking powder
5ml bicarbonate of soda
2 bananas mashed
80ml oil
10ml vanilla essence
250ml plain yoghurt
1egg lightly beaten
80ml dark chocolate chips

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix through.
Divide into 12 muffin tins lined with cupcake cases.
Bake for 20 minutes.

40 thoughts on “Yoghurt Banana Choc Chip Muffins”

Cindy on May 9, 2011 at 10:49 said:

Shall I make these for my breakfast tomorrow? mmmm … thanks!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 9, 2011 at 11:20 said:
  
  Brilliant idea – enjoy. xo
  
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rsmacaalay on May 9, 2011 at 12:10 said:

That looks like it has that perfect texture!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 9, 2011 at 12:14 said:
  
  Thanks Raymund, they really were fabulous. 🙂
  
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Tandy on May 9, 2011 at 12:45 said:

I have never thought about banana’s and chocolate together!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 9, 2011 at 14:36 said:
  
  I highly recommend trying the combo. 🙂
  
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Yvette on May 9, 2011 at 15:42 said:

Now, here’s a muffin that I would definately enjoy with my coffee. Great photo’s taken by your friend. x

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- thecompletecookbook on May 9, 2011 at 16:16 said:
  
  Thanks Yvette. I bet you would make these look incredible with your wonderful flare for photography. 🙂
  
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Fired Up Cooking SA on May 9, 2011 at 16:59 said:

Oh, yummy – that yoghurt in there must have made them so moist! I’ll have one right now thanks 😉

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- thecompletecookbook on May 10, 2011 at 07:14 said:
  
  You’re in luck, there is just one left. 🙂
  
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Mary on May 9, 2011 at 18:39 said:

These really look like a perfect way to begin the day. They’d disappear in no time on my table. I’m new to your blog and have spent some time poking around. I really like the food and recipes you share with your readers. I’ll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary

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- thecompletecookbook on May 10, 2011 at 07:21 said:
  
  Hi Mary, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I am looking forward to sharing with you – you have a great blog. Have a good day too. 🙂
  
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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on May 9, 2011 at 19:00 said:

Oh my wife would adore those!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 10, 2011 at 07:22 said:
  
  I would love to hear how she enjoys them if you make them. 🙂
  
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Nami @ Just One Cookbook on May 9, 2011 at 22:12 said:

Oh nice! My kids would love these muffins! Your friend is a great photographer too! I like the sound of yogurt in the muffins – oh I’m so hungry now! 😀 Thank you for the recipe!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 10, 2011 at 07:25 said:
  
  Thanks Nami. If a recipe calls for milk, I think I will replace it with yoghurt all the time now. 🙂
  
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oneordinaryday on May 10, 2011 at 00:11 said:

Such a tasty way to start the day.

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- thecompletecookbook on May 10, 2011 at 07:25 said:
  
  Starting the day this way, makes the day so much nicer. 🙂
  
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Tes on May 10, 2011 at 09:18 said:

Oh this sounds like a great combo! It is about lunch here but I feel like going for breakfast another round with this recipe 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on May 10, 2011 at 09:24 said:
  
  Thanks Tes. 🙂
  
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kim sisto robinson on May 10, 2011 at 16:27 said:

Mandy,
anything with CHOCOLATE CHIPS is worth making &
these look Delisth 🙂
I shall make them.
xxXX

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- thecompletecookbook on May 10, 2011 at 16:50 said:
  
  Hi Kim. Glad you are going to make them. I would love to hear how you enjoy them. 🙂
  
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sweetlife on May 10, 2011 at 19:35 said:

great idea, perfect for the kiddos breakfast!!

sweetlife

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- thecompletecookbook on May 11, 2011 at 08:34 said:
  
  Thanks Sweetlife. 🙂
  
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Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking on May 10, 2011 at 22:12 said:

These muffins look delicious! I love your use of yogurt, too. Much healthier than all the butter than typically goes into a homemade muffin. Thanks for sharing!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 11, 2011 at 08:36 said:
  
  Thanks Georgia. I am going to make them this weekend again and replace the oil with applesauce which will make them even healthier. 🙂
  
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Katie on May 10, 2011 at 23:29 said:

Those look so delicious! Dark chocolate is the best! And, Moira’s pictures are lovely!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 11, 2011 at 08:36 said:
  
  I agree, dark chocolate is my favourite. 🙂
  
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Roxana GreenGirl on May 11, 2011 at 08:14 said:

i love using yogurt in cakes, keep them moist longer, not that the cakes would last that long anyhow.
now, these muffins, wish I had a magic wand and have them ready for breakfast

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- thecompletecookbook on May 11, 2011 at 08:37 said:
  
  Wish I could send a batch over to you Roxana. 🙂
  
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sookbunton on May 11, 2011 at 09:05 said:

Ahhh you are torturing me here, Mandy! I am on a no-dessert/sweets diet for a little while so this is killing me… Maybe I will make an exception just for this…

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- thecompletecookbook on May 11, 2011 at 09:07 said:
  
  Oh no, a no dessert/sweets diet sounds like hard work! If you do make the exception, ENJOY! 😉
  
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mamastephf on May 12, 2011 at 20:33 said:

Mandy, these muffins sound moist and flavorful. I love banana with chocolate! Can’t wait to try this variation out. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on May 13, 2011 at 09:42 said:
  
  Thanks MamaSteph – I am making them again this afternoon and replacing the oil with applesauce and using half dark brown sugar. 🙂
  
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Lisa @ Sweet as Sugar Cookies on May 14, 2011 at 21:35 said:

Those muffins do look really moist so they must have been a joy to eat. I have a sweet treat linky party going on at my blog and I’d like to invite you to stop by and link your muffins up. http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/2011/05/sweets-for-saturday-17.html

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- thecompletecookbook on May 16, 2011 at 08:34 said:
  
  Hi Lisa. Welcome and thanks for stopping by. 🙂 Thanks for the invite. I am heading over to your blog to link my muffins to your linky party. 🙂
  
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Martha (MM) on May 30, 2011 at 22:05 said:

Great combo and they sure were good to have this morning after partying at the beach all night 😉
Thanks for linking up. Have a great week!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 31, 2011 at 08:18 said:
  
  Thanks Martha. I am looking forward to your weekly beach party. 🙂
  
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Kat on May 31, 2011 at 00:14 said:

I stopped by via Martha’s virtual party. I can’t believe all the great recipes. Gotta be careful or you all will make me really fat!
🙂

I love that these are made with yoghurt!

Kat

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- thecompletecookbook on May 31, 2011 at 08:23 said:
  
  Hi Kat, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I love baking with yogurt, it really makes baked goods so much softer and more moist. 🙂
  
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