Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are a delightful treat that perfectly blend the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips. These fluffy, golden muffins are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying snack any time of day. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, they transform overripe bananas into a delicious indulgence. Enjoy the warm aroma as they bake and savor every melt-in-your-mouth bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (medium-sized)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tin and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and ease of mashing. Experiment by adding nuts or dried fruit for added texture. For a healthier twist, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.