Ingredients:

• 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (alternative options: melted and cooled coconut oil, avocado oil, or butter)
• 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk)
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder (preferably high quality)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips, plus 2 tablespoons for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lining it with muffin liners and lightly coating with nonstick cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl, combine the following wet ingredients:
   • Mashed bananas
   • Honey
   • Vanilla extract
   • Egg
   • Oil
   • Greek yogurt
     Whisk until well combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture:
   • Whole wheat pastry flour
   • Cocoa powder
   • Baking soda
   • Salt
     Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
6. Evenly distribute the batter among the muffin cups.
7. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips over the tops of the muffins.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 23 to 27 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Notes:

• For best results, use whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour. You can substitute with a mix of regular whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour if needed.

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