Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
Enjoy easy-to-make Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins with this recipe! Perfectly moist, packed with bananas and chocolate - ideal for a quick, tasty treat
Servings: 12 Muffins
Calories: 340kcal
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas medium size
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup melted butter salted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Optional Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cold butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or lightly grease the tin.
- Mash 3 ripe bananas in a large bowl. Add ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1/3 cup melted butter.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just blended. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
- For the streusel topping (optional), mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup cubed butter, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon until crumbly.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin cups.
- Sprinkle with streusel topping if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Banana Size: This recipe uses medium bananas (6 to 7 inches long). You will need about 1 cup of mashed bananas.
- Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be. If your bananas aren't ripe enough, you can ripen them quickly by baking unpeeled bananas on a baking sheet at 300°F until the skins blacken (about 15-20 minutes).
- Chocolate Chips: Feel free to use either milk, dark, or semi-sweet chocolate chips. You can also substitute the chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruit for a different flavor. If using mini chips, reduce to 3/4 cup.
- Storage: These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, let the muffins cool completely and then store them in a freezer-safe bag or container.
- Streusel Topping: The streusel topping is optional but adds a delightful crunch and sweetness. It can be omitted if preferred, or you can experiment with adding oats or nuts to the streusel mixture for a different texture.
- Muffin Size: This recipe typically makes 12 standard-sized muffins. If making mini muffins, adjust the baking time accordingly – they will bake faster.
- Substitutions
Replace bananas with an equal amount of applesauce or mashed avocados.
Swap granulated sugar with brown sugar for moister muffins.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Muffin | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
