Description
Moist, fluffy, and filled with gooey chocolate chips — these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are the perfect way to use ripe bananas! Quick, easy, and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup melted butter (or oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it. - Mash Bananas:
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth with some small chunks left. - Mix Wet Ingredients:
Add the egg, melted butter (or oil), brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined. - Add Dry Ingredients:
Sprinkle flour, baking soda, and salt over the banana mixture. Gently fold until just combined — avoid overmixing. - Add Chocolate Chips:
Stir in chocolate chips and optional nuts. - Fill and Bake:
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. - Cool and Serve:
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- Use overripe bananas with brown spots — they add natural sweetness and moisture.
- Don’t overmix the batter — it can make the muffins tough.
- Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top before baking for bakery-style presentation.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm flavor boost.
- Store muffins in an airtight container with a paper towel to keep them moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes