Banana Coffee Chocolate Chip Muffins

I had some browning bananas to work with and wanted to try something other than the usual bread or cupcakes. I knew bananas and chocolate went well together and I knew chocolate and coffee went well together...but how about a combo of the two? I knew the flavors were there, but had no idea if these would rise and dome like a muffin.

Worked out very well, just keep a napkin handy to catch the crumbs!

*my pictures aren't always the best and my kitchen is always a mess when I bake*

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins     makes 12-14

    1 3/4 cups flour
    3/4 teaspoon baking soda
    3/4 teaspoon baking powder
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    3/4 cup sugar
    1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
    1 large egg
    4 average sized mashed ripe bananas (3 if large)
    3 tablespoons buttermilk (google on how to make the homemade version, if needed)
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 teaspoon cinnamon
    6 teaspoons very strong coffee, cooled (I used instant espresso)

Chocolate Chip Topping

    3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
    2/3 cup brown sugar
    1 tablespoon cinnamon
    (optional: nuts, coconut, oats, etc, etc)