Amazing Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins Recipe
Delight in these Amazing Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins, a perfect blend of ripe bananas and rich chocolate chips baked into moist, fluffy muffins. Ideal for breakfast or a sweet snack, these muffins combine classic flavors with an easy-to-follow recipe that guarantees a delicious treat every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe medium bananas, mashed
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus more for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for now.
- Combine Sugars and Butter: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Incorporate Bananas: Fold the mashed ripe bananas into the wet mixture until just combined, ensuring the batter remains fluffy.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; it’s okay if the batter is slightly lumpy—avoid overmixing.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in 1 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top of each muffin for decoration and added flavor.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a wooden skewer into the center of a muffin—if it comes out clean, the muffins are ready.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and light.
- Ensure bananas are ripe and soft for natural sweetness.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips according to preference.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
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