Description
These Easy and Moist Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are the perfect quick treat made with ripe bananas, rich chocolate chips, and a tender crumb. They are simple to prepare, baked to golden perfection, and great for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and ease removal.
- Mash bananas and combine with butter: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Add sugar, egg, and vanilla: Mix in the granulated sugar, then beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and evenly blended.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet batter: Add the dry mixture to the wet banana mixture and gently stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep muffins tender.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly without deflating the batter.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 lined muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean indicating doneness.
- Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack or serving warm.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas with brown spots for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter; it should be just combined to keep muffins light and moist.
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with nuts or dried fruit if preferred.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
