Description
Deliciously moist and flavorful Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins made with ripe bananas, sweetened with both granulated and brown sugar, and studded with mini chocolate chips. These muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack, combining a tender crumb with a hint of cinnamon and rich chocolate goodness.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 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 mini or regular 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 each cup to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is evenly combined.
- Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to ensure even distribution of leavening and spices.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Carefully fold in the mini or regular chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill muffin cups. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the muffins. Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully baked.
- Cool muffins. Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely to prevent sogginess.
Notes
- For added texture, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top of the batter before baking.
- Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for a nutty flavor and crunch.
- These muffins freeze well; wrap them individually and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
