Banana Brownie Muffins

Soft, fluffy banana bread muffins are swirled with a homemade rich, fudgy brownie batter. Each muffin features a fudgy brownie center and dollops of brownie batter on top that has a shiny, crackly top. These banana bread muffins are made with Greek yogurt which makes the muffins ultra tender. The key to making the brownie component extra fudgy is to whip the egg and sugar for a couple of minutes before adding the remaining ingredients. This helps trap air, which migrates to the top of the brownie batter as it bakes, creating that signature crackly crust and dense, fudgy interior.

Here’s what you will love about these Banana Brownie Muffins

• Soft, fluffy, tender crumb – these banana muffins have an incredibly soft and tender crumb, thanks to the addition of Greek yogurt. The Greek yogurt acts as a natural moisture booster and tenderizer. The acidity from the Greek yogurt breaks down the natural gluten, resulting in a more tender crumb, while the thickness and moisture from the Greek yogurt allows you to use less butter and oils.
• The ultimate combination of flavors – banana bread and chocolate just go together. The dense, fudgy brownie interior combined with the sweet flavor of the banana is just a match made in heaven.
• Classic banana bread flavors – these muffins use only baking soda, which is traditionally the only leavening agent used in banana bread. This results in a tighter, tender crumb and a delicious light brown, caramelized crust.

Here’s how to make your own muffin liners

Here’s how to make your own muffin liners. Cut parchment paper into squares – 6 inch x 6 inch for jumbo and 5 inch x 5 inch for standard size muffins. Place the parchment paper square on top of the muffin tin. Use a glass or cup to press the parchment paper down into the muffin cavity. This gives the liner its shape. The parchment paper most likely won’t stay down until you add the muffin batter to it. The parchment paper I used in these muffins is from Amazon. If you type into the search box, newspaper printed parchment paper, you will find a bunch of different options!

Can I make these ahead?

Yes, you can! These muffins taste even better the next day after the fudgy brownie center sets up. These muffins stay ultra soft and fluffy for several days.

Storage

Store these muffins in an airtight container fro 2 days at room temperature, or up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

You can also freeze these muffins for up to 3 months in a freezer safe bag or airtight container. Thaw the muffins out in the refrigerator the night before.

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