Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Soft, moist, and loaded with chocolate chips, these muffins are the perfect blend of banana sweetness and chocolate indulgence.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ⅓ cup melted butter (or coconut oil for a healthier twist)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (or a mix of whole wheat and AP flour)
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- Mash the Bananas:In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Stir until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients:Sprinkle in the baking soda, salt, and flour. Stir gently until just incorporated—do not overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips:Carefully fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping.
- Fill Muffin Tins:Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top.
- Bake:Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added crunch, sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans on top before baking.
- Muffins can be made gluten-free by substituting the flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.