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Easy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Easy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Easy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are moist, tender, and packed with natural banana sweetness and melty chocolate chips. This straightforward recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create a delicious treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With versatile options for customization and a foolproof baking method, these muffins are a comforting, crowd-pleasing favorite.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or oil
  • 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or half whole wheat/oat flour for variation)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

Add-Ins

  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth but still slightly chunky to maintain texture.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: Add the melted butter or oil, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk everything together until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution and a light, fluffy batter.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top before baking for that melted chocolate look.
  6. Bake the Muffins: Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to prevent sogginess and to help them set perfectly.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins.
  • Use room temperature eggs and butter/oil for better batter consistency and even baking.
  • Check oven temperature with a thermometer to avoid over or under-baking.
  • Optionally add Greek yogurt in place of some butter or oil for extra moisture and tang.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg

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