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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    PUBLISHED: April 26, 2022 • By Toni Dash 11 Comments

    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

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    Delicious moist Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are easy to make and the perfect start to a day! It’s a great way to use overripe bananas and turn them into a decadent treat!

    banana chocolate chip muffins in muffin pan

    Imagine a fluffier version of classic banana bread with melty chocolate chips added in muffin form. That’s these easy muffins! They are super moist and full of flavor.

    The addition of chocolate chips to the banana flavor makes homey sweet treats you’ll love. They are a perfect way to start the day and a great treat option too.

    Try our other chocolate chip muffins too: Chocolate Chip Muffins with Oats, Best Chocolate Chip Muffin recipe and Christmas Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe.

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    • Recipe Ingredients Notes
    • How to ripen bananas
    • How to make Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins – Step-by-Step
    • Variations
    • How to Store
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    Recipe Ingredients Notes

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    Whole milk. We used whole milk in this moist banana muffins recipes. The fat content of the milk helps ensure the moistness.

    Vegetable oil. You’ll use vegetable oil or canola oil (they have a neutral flavor) instead of butter.

    Bananas. Choose fully ripened medium size bananas. They do not have to be overripe but those will work too. You’ll mash them (use a fork or potato masher) before starting the recipe.

    Flour. Regular all purpose flour or gluten-free measure-for-measure flour will work. For gluten-free baking we use and recommend Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour.

    Sugar. You’ll use regular granulated sugar.

    Semi-sweet Chocolate chips. We love these the best because they add a perfect amount of chocolate flavor without over sweetening the muffins.

    banana chocolate chip muffins inside view

    How to ripen bananas

    If you have underripe bananas, roast them instead! Place the bananas unpeeled on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes at 350 degrees.

    Allow the roasted bananas to cool before peeling and removing the fruit. Mash and proceed!

    Roasting the bananas gives them a wonderful caramelized flavor too.

    How to make Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins – Step-by-Step

    STEP 1. Preparation

    Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a muffin tin (or two) with paper liners. NOTE: this chocolate chip banana muffins recipe makes 20 regular size muffins.

    STEP 2. Mix the wet ingredients

    Combine the milk, oil, eggs and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl and beat until thoroughly combined (photo1).

    Add the mashed banana and beat to combine with the other ingredients. Add the sugar to the mixing bowl and beat well (photo 2).

    banana chocolate chip muffins recipe steps 1-4

    STEP 3. Dry ingredients

    In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour with the baking powder.

    STEP 4. Combine

    Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture and mix together (do not overmix)(photo 3). Fold in the chocolate chips (photo 4). NOTE: the batter will be more like a cake batter (more liquid) than a thick batter.

    banana chocolate chip muffins recipe steps 5-6

    STEP 5. Bake and Cool

    Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin liners filling 3/4 full of batter (photo 5).

    Bake in the center of the pre-heated oven for 20 minutes.

    Remove the pan and allow the muffins to sit in the muffin pan for 5 minutes (photo 6). Remove and place on a wire rack to fully cool before serving.

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    Variations

    Add nuts. Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans for banana nut muffins.

    Use different chocolate chips. Instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips try milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips. You can also chop chocolate instead of using chips.

    Sugar. You can use half granulated sugar and half brown sugar if desired.

    How to Store

    Store the fully cooled muffins in an airtight container lined with paper towel at room temperature for up to 4 days. Store in a single layer if possible. They can also be stored in the refrigerator. Allow to warm before serving.

    To freeze: wrap muffins individually and place into a freezer safe container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Soft, moist Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins have just the right amount of banana and chocolate flavor without being overly sweet. They are a delicious way to start the day as a breakfast recipe or as a homey sweet treat!
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Cooling time (estimated): 20 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 20 regular size muffins
    Calories: 232kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 3/4 cup whole milk
    • 3/4 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
    • 2 eggs
    • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour regular or gluten-free measure-for-measure flour blend
    • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line 1-2 muffin tins with baking liners (will make 20 muffins total).
    • Combine the milk, oil, eggs and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl and beat until thoroughly combined (with a whisk or electic mixer).
      Add the mashed banana and beat again.
    • Add the sugar to the mixing bowl and beat well.
    • In a separate bowl, combine the flour with the baking powder, mixing well to combine.
    • Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture; stir until almost combined*. Add the chocolate chips and stir together until fully combined. Do not overmix.
    • Divide the muffin batter between the muffin liners (you'll fill them about 3/4 full).
    • Bake in the center of the pre-heated oven for 20 minutes. Remove and allow cool fully before eating.

    Notes

    * by not stirring the flour in totally before adding the chocolate chips, it helps more evenly distribute the chocolate chips throughout the muffins.
    Ingredient Notes
    Choose ripe bananas for the best tasting muffins.
    You can use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips for this recipe.
    How to Store
    Store the fully cooled muffins in an airtight container lined with paper towel at room temperature for up to 4 days. Store in a single layer if possible. They can also be stored in the refrigerator. Allow to warm before serving.
    To freeze: wrap muffins individually and place into a freezer safe container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Heather Rose says

      April 27, 2022 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      We loved these muffins so much! Perfect with my morning tea and my kids love them too.

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