Valentine Chocolate Strawberry Banana Cupcakes

These Chocolate Strawberry Banana Cupcakes, featured on Good Day Sacramento, are a sweet and simple way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Ripe bananas add moisture and natural sweetness, strawberries bring a fresh pop of flavor, and rich chocolate makes them feel extra special.

Perfect for sharing with friends, family, or someone you love, these cupcakes are festive, comforting, and easy to make from scratch.

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed

• 4 Tbsp melted butter

• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1 1/4 cups flour

• 1/3 cup cocoa powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• Pinch salt

• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

• 1/3 cup finely chopped strawberries

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin.

• Mash bananas; stir in butter, yogurt, sugars, egg, vanilla. 3. Whisk dry ingredients and fold into wet.

• Add chips and strawberries.

• Fill liners 3/4 full and top with a strawberry slice.

• Bake 18–22 minutes. Cool before serving.

Enjoy!

Tip from Laura: Toss strawberries with 1 tsp flour to prevent sinking.