Caramel Mocha Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

A muffins recipe that combines my love of coffee and my love of caramel, plus helps to use up the bananas in my freezer. Well, that makes it a winner in my book. I was already in love with the muffin before I even tried it and of course once I tired it I knew this recipe was a keeper.

Caramel Mocha Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 3 ripened bananas, smashed
• 1 tablespoon espresso powder
• 1 tablespoon warm water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips, divided
• 3/4 cup caramel baking bits

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Line 2 muffins tins with 20 muffins liners or spray 20 spots well with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl combine the warm water and espresso bowl, stirring until the well mix. If using instant coffee stir until dissolved.
3. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and both sugars.
4. Add in the egg, mashed bananas, coffee water and vanilla, mix well.
5. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
6. Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
7. Fold in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips and caramel bits with a spoon.
8. Fill the prepared muffins tins with the batter, filling about 3/4 of the way.
9. Sprinkle the top of the muffins with the remaining chocolate chips.
10. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
11. Remove the muffins from the tins and allow to cool on a cooking rack.

Enjoy!!!

Notes:
2 tablespoons instant coffee may be substituted for the espresso powder.

Nutrition Facts
Servings 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
Total Fat		12.6g
Saturated Fat		7.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat		2.4g
Trans Fat		0g
Cholesterol		33.2g
Sodium		89.3g
Potassium		86.2g
Total Carbohydrates		47.8g
Dietary Fiber		0.8g
Sugars		24.8g
Protein		2.2g
Vitamin A 7.1% Vitamin C 2.2%
Calcium 1.4% Iron 5.5%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Inside Bru Crew Life.