Description
Easy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the indulgence of chocolate chips in a soft, fluffy muffin. Perfect for a quick breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, these muffins are simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or more if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Add the melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and egg. Stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.
- Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Optionally, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top for a more decadent look.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean (or with a few moist crumbs). The tops should be golden brown.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
If you prefer, substitute chocolate chips with raisins, dried fruit, or nuts.
For a lighter version, replace the sugar with a natural sweetener like maple syrup or stevia.
These muffins freeze well! Store them in a zip-top bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
