Chocolate Chip Tahini Banana Bread Muffins

Chocolate Chip Tahini Banana Bread Muffins are a great snack or breakfast treat! Made with bananas, Greek yogurt, organic whole wheat flour, and tahini. Whip these up for a lighter grab and go option during the busy week!

So a important holiday is on the horizon.

Okay, maybe two because let’s be real Cinco de Mayo is our mecca holiday. Wait. Can that be a thing? Um…. let’s just go with yes. Bueno?

Anyway, the holiday we're speaking of is MOTHER’S DAY. We will be the first to admit we fail at parental unit holidays. Truth: our forgetfulness is not intentional, but stems from the fact that our parents live in Kansas City. BUT! That is no excuse for us not to acknowledge all they did for as parents because they truly kicked ass raising our brothers and I.

With that, we wanted to create a recipe that covers two main points: 1) reminds myself to call our mother on Mothers Day and 2) pays homage to a woman who rocked the traditional banana cake like no other. Our mom is a wonderful baker. As a kid she would always let our brothers and we help her roll out the dough, whisk the eggs, and a favorite part, lick the beaters clean.

We would love to say our baking skills are as good as hers. We're getting there….. slowly. We did have some help with a much needed ingredient when we whipped up these Chocolate Chip Tahini Banana Bread Muffins. Actually, we think our mother would be thrilled to know that we used Bob’s Red Mill Organic Whole Wheat Pastry Flour. She was using whole wheat flour while baking back in the 80’s!

This organic whole wheat pastry flour is quite magical. With a lower protein content it makes these muffins extra tender and fluffy. Oh, and not to mention healthier. Can we get a high-five? We plan on making a big batch on Mother’s Day and don’t worry we will call our mom.

Wait. What day is Mother’s Day on?

Kidding.

No, but seriously.

***This post was sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill.

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Chocolate Chip Tahini Banana Bread Muffins

Yield: Makes 12 muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/3 cup tahini 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cups Bob’s Red Mill whole wheat flour 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, finely chopped 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips + more for garnish

Directions:

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12 cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray if you aren’t using muffin liners. Set aside. In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment combine bananas, Greek yogurt, tahini, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs. Once combined, add in granulated sugar and brown sugar. Mix until thoroughly combined. In a medium bowl combine whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt. In thirds add the flour to the wet ingredients. Once combined turn off the mixture and fold in the chocolate. Take an ice cream and scoop some of the batter into the muffin liner filling about 3/4 way full. Repeat until all muffin liners have been filled. Place the muffin into the oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean. Remove the muffin pan from the oven and let cool before removing liner. All images and text ©Fisiz for Fisiz

In conclusion, these Chocolate Chip Tahini Banana Bread Muffins are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate chips, nutty tahini, and sweet banana. They offer a delectable and comforting treat for breakfast or a snack, sure to please any palate.