Let’s talk pomegranates.
Pleazzzz tell me you have had pomegranate seeds or arils as they are properly called, but who am I kidding we are SO not proper over here.
Pomegranate seeds are the most delicious thing about winter, I mean why should summer have all the fun?
Now, normally I don’t mix fruit and chocolate. Unless…..unless it’s chocolate and bananas. But I mean it’s chocolate and bananas, so that just does not count. Actually, I can not think of anytime were I have ever mixed my fruit (other than bananas) with chocolate.
I know. I know. What about Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Chocolate Mousse with Raspberries or Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake. Nope, none of those will fly around here. We like our fruit as fruit and our chocolate, well very chocolaty. What can I say, we don’t mess around when it comes to chocolate.
So I have no idea what come over me when I decided to make chocolate chip muffins……..with pomegranate seeds.
While I have changed my tune! These muffin are soooo good. I mean like lick the muffin wrapper clean good (trust me I have done this……several times now).
You guys, words do not describe this muffin’s deliciousness. The pomegranate seeds just make these muffins…..not the chocolate! WOW! I can not believe I just said that, but it’s true. The chocolate really just helps the pomegranate seeds shine.
Oh, yeah. Did I mention these are butter free and whole wheat?
Pop um like candy!
Super moist muffins with sweet pomegranate seeds and chocolate chips! A healthy and delicious snack!
Ingredients
- 1 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour (or you can use all white flour)
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup loosely packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large or 4 small ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/3 cup milk (I used 2%)
- 3/4 cup (rounded) chocolate chips
- 1/2-3/4 cups pomegranate seeds (arils)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- Combine flour, salt and baking soda in a bowl and set aside.
- In a larger bowl, whisk egg and add brown sugar, mixing until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Add greek yogurt and canola oil and mix. Stir in dry ingredients, then add mashed bananas and milk, mixing until batter comes together. The batter will be slightly thick. Stir in chocolate chips and pomegranate seeds. Using an ice cream scoop or 1/4 cup measure, scoop batter into liners until 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Let cool completely.
The most moist muffin you’ll ever eat. No, seriously.
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I haven’t jumped on the pomegranate seed band-wagon yet… maybe it’s because they intimidate me still? but I have to admit, they look amazing! and glad to hear of a moist muffin… it’s amazing how hard those are to come by.
xoxo, Amy @ Interpret As You May
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A cup of coffee would go great with these. I’m currently hosting a giveaway to win a $20 Starbucks gift card and would love for you to enter! http://sarahsaturdiy.blogspot.com/2013/01/love-is-in-air-giveaway.html
The pairing of bananas with chocolate and pomegranate is beguiling! What a great way to start the day!
I know, right?!?
These sound delish, I love Pom juice, but hate those seeds. Hmmmm…
I love this mix of fruit and chocolate, yum! What a wonderfully creative idea!
I love these! I am just finishing up the last few seeds of my very first pomegranate experience. I do love them and am in awe that you would think to add them to a muffin…and a healthy one at that! Pinning and can’t wait to make these. YUM!
Thanks for pinning!
you are killing me again! These look amazing! Thanks for linking at Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!
Thank you!
I think you’ve figured out that I like (to promote) the healthy stuff. This looks both healthy and scrumptious. It’s still a muffin after all… Anyhow, they are inspiring. Thank you for sharing it at the LINKY party at http://www.fineCraftGuild.com
Oh yum! I love pomegranates…definitely pinning this
Visiting from Tidy Mom!
Pomegranates are the best and so pretty!Thanks for pinning!
These look really delicious! I am definitely going to try them out!
Oh, these sound so yummy. And I have pomegranates in the fridge I need to use. What a delicious idea. Thanks so much for sharing on TidyMom. Can’t wait to make these later today!
I’d love for you to share these with my readers at my link party this weekend! They are just too cute! Hope to see you there!
Let me know how the turn out!
always looking for yummy muffin recipes that my kids will eat (that are not just cupcakes without icing!)
thanks for sharing!
I love pomegranates, but have never had them in a muffin before. Loving this! Thanks so much for sharing at Taste and Tell Thursdays – these muffins will be one of the featured posts this week!
How fun are these going to be! I have some pomegranates waiting to be used! So excited to try this!
Oh my! I am looking for healthy dessert recipes and these look like they fit the bill! I’ve got all the ingredients on hand. I am so making them! I’d love it if you linked this to my new linky party, “What We’ve Accomplished Wednesdays.”
Have a great weekend!
Deborah
Wow, great combo of flavors!!
Tieghan- I am seriously always loving on your recipes! I find myself always clicking on yours again and again! You are quite the talent!
Once again you are featured…umm… TWICE at Saturday Show & Tell again! Thanks for continuing to share week after week! I think you’re pretty great! 
Mackenzie
WOW! That is so nice of you! It is comments like yours that motivate me to keep on going!! Thanks so much!