Instructions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray every other muffin cup with cooking spray, and set aside.

Place the bananas and vanilla in a food processor, and process until pureed. Transfer the puree to a medium mixing bowl, and whisk in the eggs and buttermilk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter, or the muffins will become too tough . Set aside.

In another medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using a large spoon, stir in the banana-vanilla mixture until just combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, until its almost to the top.

Transfer muffins to the oven to bake until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Place muffins on wire rack to cool. Serve warm.

Makes 10.

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