Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked banana chocolate chip muffins wafting through your kitchen!
These little treats are the perfect blend of sweet, chocolatey goodness and moist banana flavor, making them a go-to for breakfast, a midday snack, or even dessert.
Whether you’re trying to use up those overripe bananas sitting on the counter or just craving something homemade and delicious, this recipe has you covered.
Plus, they’re super easy to whip up and sure to be a hit with the whole family! So, grab your apron, and let’s get baking.
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup golden brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 ripe bananas
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup walnuts chopped
Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter. Use an electric hand mixer on medium-low speed to mix until combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture and continue mixing until smooth.
Mash the Bananas:
- Mash the bananas in a separate bowl until they reach an applesauce-like consistency.
- Add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and mix on medium-low speed until fully incorporated.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- Sift flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture using a fine mesh sieve.
- Mix gently on low speed until no dry patches remain, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
Add Chocolate and Nuts:
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts using a spatula until evenly distributed.
Prepare Muffin Tin:
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or spray with nonstick spray.
- Scoop the batter evenly into each section, filling about 3/4 full.
Top and Bake:
- Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of each muffin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Serve warm for a soft, moist, and chocolatey treat!
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Yield:
- 12 muffins (depending on the size of your bananas).
