Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a muffin tin with liners; set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
1½ cups all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium-high speed.
¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup salted butter
Add the egg, mashed banana, milk, and vanilla and beat on medium speed until fully combined.
1 large egg, 1 cup mashed ripe banana, ¼ cup whole milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. The batter will be quite thick.
Fold in the chocolate chips and pecans.
½ cup mini chocolate chips, ½ cup chopped pecans
Portion the batter out into the muffin cups filling them ¾ full.
Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.