Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are here to rescue your sad, overripe bananas from the trash. Moist, fluffy, and packed with melty chocolate, they turn guilt into indulgence. The bananas add natural sweetness, while the chocolate chips bring the fun. They’re breakfast, dessert, and a snack—all in one delicious bite. No dry, cardboard-like muffins here. Just soft, rich, and ridiculously good treats. Bake them, smell that heavenly aroma, and try not to eat half the batch immediately. Spoiler: You will. Let’s get started before those bananas turn into science experiments.
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
A perfect blend of sweet bananas and gooey chocolate, these muffins are soft, flavorful, and dangerously addictive.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain yogurt or milk
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and yogurt (or milk).
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Muffin)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamin & Mineral Content (Per Muffin)
- Potassium: 8%
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 4%
- Magnesium: 3%
- Vitamin B6: 4%
Tips for Extra Flavor
- Use extra-ripe bananas for a deeper, caramelized sweetness.
- Sprinkle raw sugar on top for a crunchy muffin top.
- Swap half the chocolate chips for walnuts for added texture.
- Add a tablespoon of peanut butter for a richer taste.
