Description
Deliciously moist and flavorful Chocolate Chip and Banana Muffins made with ripe bananas, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and warm cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack, these muffins are easy to make and kid-friendly.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups to prevent sticking.
- Mash bananas and mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly. Add the melted butter and stir until well combined. Then incorporate the granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, dispersing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18–22 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center of a muffin; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents them from becoming soggy.
Notes
- You can substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour for a heartier texture and added fiber.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Ensure bananas are ripe for optimal sweetness and moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
