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    Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

    Published: Sep 20, 2020 · Modified: Jul 25, 2022 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Chocolate chip banana muffins are fluffy, moist and have a dens banana flavour. They are so delicious and a perfect choice for breakfast with a cup of coffee or tea, of course; such a lovely idea to start your day.

    Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

    Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

    These chocolate chip banana muffins are simple, quick and easy. All you need to make these easy and moist banana muffins are a few basic ingredients and chocolate chips. They bake in less than 30 minutes; I am sure these banana muffins will be your new favourite recipe.

    Easy Banana Muffins

    Chocolate Chip Banana Muffin Ingredient

    recipe Ingredient
    • Sugar
    • Butter
    • Bananas very ripe, mashed
    • Plain flour
    • pinch of salt
    • Baking powder
    • Baking soda
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla extract
    • Dark chocolate chips

    Topping

    Powdered sugar (optional)

    What if I don't have ripe bananas?

    If you don't have ripe bananas, simply, place the bananas (skin on )on an ovenproof baking dish then bake for 5-10 minutes until softened. Get them out of the oven and let cool for a while then mash them using a fork.

    Chocolate chip banana muffins are fluffy, moist and have dens banana flavour.

    How To Make Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins?

    how to make this recipe
    • Preheat the oven to 170C
    • Mash the bananas coarsely using a fork, then set aside.
    • In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
    • Add the eggs, one by one, then the vanilla extract and mix.
    • Follow by adding the mashed bananas and mix.
    • After that, add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and mix.
    • Finally, add the dark chocolate chips, and stir.
    • Line a 12 muffin pan with muffin liners, then divide the batter between the 12 muffin liners.
    • Bake for 25-27 minutes.
    • Let the muffins cool down, then sprinkle the powdered sugar on top.
    Chocolate chip banana muffins

    Tips and Variations

    • You can use semisweet chocolate chips or white chocolate chips if you like.
    • Roughly mash the bananas for a better texture.
    • Add some chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.
    • Make extra chocolaty muffins and add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder to the batter.

    Store And Freeze

    These banana muffins can be stored in the fridge for about 4-5 days; just wrap them in plastic wrap for not to get dry. 

    Also, you can freeze them for a month; keep them in an airtight container in the freezer until you need them.

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    Chocolate chip banana muffins

    Recipe

    Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
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    Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

    Chocolate chip banana muffins are fluffy, moist and have a dens banana flavour. Perfect for breakfast or as a dessert.
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 287kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Muffin tin
    • Mixing bowl
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups

    Ingredients

    • ⅔ cup sugar
    • ½ cup butter
    • 3 bananas ripe, mashed
    • 1 ½ cup plain flour
    • pinch of salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 eggs room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

    Topping

    • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 170C
    • Mash the bananas coarsely using a fork then set aside.
    • In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
      ½ cup butter, ⅔ cup sugar
    • Add the eggs; one by one, then the vanilla extract and mix.
      2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Follow by adding the mashed bananas, mix.
      3 bananas
    • After that add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, mix.
      1 ½ cup plain flour, pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • Finally add the dark chocolate chips, stir.
      1 cup dark chocolate chips
    • Line a 12 muffin pan with muffin liners then divide the batter between the 12 muffin liners.
    • Bake for 25-27 minutes.
    • Let the muffins cool down then sprinkle the powdered sugar on top.
      1 tablespoon powdered sugar

    Notes

    • You can use semisweet chocolate chips or white chocolate chips if you like.
    • Roughly mash the bananas for a better texture.
    • Add some chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.
    • Make extra chocolaty muffins and add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder to the batter.
    • These banana muffins can be stored in the fridge for about 4-5 days; just wrap them in plastic wrap for not to get dry. 
    • Also, you can freeze them for a month; keep them in an airtight container in the freezer until you need them.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Please let me know how your chocolate chips banana muffins turn out in the comments! I love to hear from you!

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