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    Home » muffins » Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Published: Jan 15, 2022 · Modified: Jun 19, 2022 by Madeeha Anwar

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    over the head shot of the muffins on the table.
    muffins in the tray.

    These muffins make the best treat for banana and chocolate chips lovers. A treat that you will make again and again.

    four muffins on the silver tray.

    Why this recipe works

    For me this recipe works because of two simple reasons. One, it has two of my favorite ingredients – bananas and chocolate chips and two, it is super easy to put it together in minutes. The end result is to die for as you get fluffy and moist muffins, which you can eat in breakfast or enjoy throughout the day.

    Table of Contents
    • Why this recipe works
    • Do not Overmix the batter:
    • Ingredients Required for this recipe
    • Possible Variations:
    • How to Store
    • Recipe

    Do not Overmix the batter:

    To ensure the soft and moist crumb of the muffins, you need to ensure to not overmix the batter. Just fold in the flour and chocolate chips until just incorporated and that’s it. If you will mix up for longer duration the flour will activate gluten resulting in chewy and tough texture.

    close up shot of the tray with muffins from the top.

    Ingredients Required for this recipe

    All-purpose flour
    Light brown sugar
    Baking powder
    ½ teaspoon salt
    Ripe bananas (mashed)
    Milk
    Butter
    Eggs
    Vanilla Extract
    Semi-sweet chocolate chips

    Possible Variations:

    Nuts: You can add ½ cup of your favorite nuts in this recipe. I usually use pecans or walnuts.

    Chocolate Chips: I use regular chocolate morsels for this recipe. You can replace it with mini chips, milk chocolate chips or white chocolate chips.

    opened muffin on the table.
    My bananas are not ripe enough, what should I do?

    Do not worry if you do not have that on the counter dark-browned (almost black-ish) ripened bananas. Turn on your oven at 350 F. Put your bananas on a baking tray and bake in the middle rack for 10 minutes. Let them cool completely before using.

    What if I do not have brown sugar handy?

    No brown sugar, no problem. You can replace the brown sugar with white sugar. Brown sugar gives it moisture and crumb.  

    three muffins on the tray.

    How to Store

    On the Counter: These muffins will stay fresh on the counter for 3-4 days.

    In the Fridge: The muffins will stay good in the fridge for up to a week.

    In the Freezer: These muffins can be stashed in the freezer for up to 3 months. Wrap them in plastic wrap and add a layer of foil to it before stashing it in the freezer.

    Recipe

    banana chocolate chip muffin with tray and milk bottle.

    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Madeeha Anwar
    These muffins make the best treat for banana and chocolate chips lovers. A treat that you will make again and again.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 14
    Calories 255 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 12-muffins baking tray

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour (300 grams)
    • ¾ cup light brown sugar (150 grams) firmly packed
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder (15 grams)
    • ½ teaspoon salt (5.69 grams)
    • 1 cup bananas (about 3 medium sized) (300 grams) mashed
    • ½ cup milk (100 grams)
    • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter (85 grams) melted
    • 2 eggs (large)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (4.34 grams)
    • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (120 grams)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400 F. Spray the muffin tin with bakers spray or put 12 liners in the muffin tin and set aside.
    • Take a bowl and sift flour, baking powder and salt. Now add the light brown sugar and whisk together.
    • In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, milk, butter, eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold until moistened. Fold in the chocolate morsels to it.
    • Using an ice-cream scoop, scoop out a generous amount to the muffins, filling the liners almost to the top.
    • Bake for the first 7 minutes at 400 F and then reduce the temperature to 375 F. Baking at higher temperature in the beginning will help to create a dome shape for the muffins.
    • Bake it for 18 - 22 minutes in the middle rack of the oven or until the wooden skewer inserted comes out clean. Take out the muffin pan and let the muffins cool for about 5 minutes in the pan before transferring them on the wire rack and cool completely before serving.

    Notes

    Over Ripe Bananas: Use over ripe bananas for this recipe. I use almost blackish bananas for baking, which give the moist and decadent crumb.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    255
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    10
    g
    15
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    38
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    38
    mg
    13
    %
    Sodium
     
    192
    mg
    8
    %
    Potassium
     
    174
    mg
    5
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    38
    g
    13
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    18
    g
    20
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    213
    IU
    4
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    85
    mg
    9
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Keyword Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, Easy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, Moist Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, taste of home banana chocolate chip muffins
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    1. Jugni A

      March 06, 2022 at 3:20 am

      5 stars
      Such an easy and perfect alternate to Banana Bread that never turned out well for me. My kids made it under my supervision, its that easy to follow. We now know what to do with our bananans that didnt find love at the right time! =D

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      • Madeeha Anwar

        March 14, 2022 at 3:40 pm

        I love it that you involve your kids with baking. Great (Y). Also happy to know that they liked it.

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