Name: Chestnut and Chocolate Banana Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 5 ripe bananas; 2 eggs; 1 cup plain flour; 1 cup jumbo rolled oats; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp mixed spice; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; ½ cup chopped cooked chestnuts; ½ cup chopped good-quality dark chocolate

Chestnut and Chocolate Banana Muffins

30 Dec 2025

by Dinna

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Background

After the indulgence of the holiday season, it’s often nice to strike a balance between comfort and healthier eating. These chestnut and chocolate banana muffins do exactly that. Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, they contain no added sugar or oil, yet remain wonderfully moist, aromatic and satisfying. The chestnuts add a subtle festive note, while good-quality chocolate brings just enough indulgence to make these muffins feel like a treat rather than a compromise. They’re ideal for breakfast, brunch, lunchboxes or afternoon snacking – perfect for having something nourishing on hand when cravings strike.

Ingredients

5 ripe bananas
2 eggs
1 cup plain flour
1 cup jumbo rolled oats
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp mixed spice
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped cooked chestnuts
½ cup chopped good-quality dark chocolate

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C (or set your air fryer to 180°C).
Mash the bananas in a large bowl using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth.
Add the eggs and mix well.
Stir in the flour, oats, baking powder, mixed spice and cinnamon until fully combined.
Gently fold in the chopped chestnuts and chocolate.
Divide the batter evenly between 12 silicone muffin cases or a lightly greased muffin tin.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool slightly before removing from the cases.

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