Description
Sweet banana goodness meets rich chocolate in these irresistible Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins. Moist, homemade comfort awaits with each delightful bite, promising pure breakfast or snack-time bliss for hungry hearts craving something special.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 medium)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon milk (optional)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) and arrange paper liners in a muffin tin.
- Create a dry mixture by combining flour, baking soda, and salt, then gently coat chocolate chips with a light dusting of flour to prevent sinking.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly mash ripe bananas until smooth and blend with granulated sugar, vegetable oil, beaten egg, and pure vanilla extract.
- Gently incorporate the flour mixture into the banana blend, stirring minimally to maintain a tender texture – avoid overmixing.
- Distribute the batter evenly into muffin liners, filling approximately three-quarters of each compartment.
- Position the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge with minimal, moist crumbs.
- Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes to set, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete cooling and prevent soggy bottoms.
Notes
- Customize chocolate chips by using dark, milk, or white varieties to match your taste preferences.
- Swap regular oil with coconut oil for a subtle tropical flavor and added health benefits.
- Ensure bananas are very ripe with dark brown spots for maximum natural sweetness and moisture.
- For gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend to maintain similar texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 181 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg