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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Posted: Aug 29, 2016 · Updated: May 22, 2024 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Quick and easy banana muffins with mini chocolate chips sprinkled throughout!

    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Quick and easy banana muffins with mini chocolate chips sprinkled throughout!

    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Quick and easy banana muffins with mini chocolate chips sprinkled throughout!

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    Summer camp is over and the kids go back to school this week. Cora is in 4k and Dane is ready to start his first day of 2nd grade on Thursday. I'm kind of doing my own happy dance about not having to pack their lunches each morning. . .although I'm sad that summer flew by so quickly.

    Very often on school mornings we move like clockwork around the house. We need to. At least I need to. Dane is normally the early bird, while Cora likes to sleep in until the last minute (I can't wait until her teenage years. That should be fun trying to get her out of bed. #Lordhelpme) Anyway, I'm the one who keeps everyone on track and we've had many mornings where we're kind of running out the door before Cora has had time to eat breakfast.

    These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins can be a lifesaver on mornings such as these and I promise all of the ingredients are staples you'll already have in your pantry and fridge.

    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Quick and easy banana muffins with mini chocolate chips sprinkled throughout!

    Whenever we have some very ripe bananas sitting out on the counter, I bake with them. I think that's pretty normal, isn't it? My chocolate chip banana bread served as the inspiration for these muffins.

    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Quick and easy banana muffins with mini chocolate chips sprinkled throughout!

    You can whip these muffins up in minutes on school nights so they're ready to go in the morning. Kids love them for their sweetness. I love them for their chocolatey taste.

    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Quick and easy banana muffins with mini chocolate chips sprinkled throughout!

    I recommend using a heaping cup of mini chocolate chips so you can taste that wonderful chocolate in each and every bite. If you've followed my blog for awhile, you may remember that I'm not a huge fruit fan. While it is part of my family's daily diet, I much rather prefer vegetables over fruit. Thus the reason for the overload of chocolate. Well, that and. . .heck, who doesn't love chocolate?

    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Quick and easy banana muffins with mini chocolate chips sprinkled throughout!

    I hope your family loves these banana chocolate chip muffins as much as we do. They're quick and easy and so soft and moist. I'm a firm believer that the chocolate also helps out in that department. 😉

    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Quick and easy banana muffins with mini chocolate chips sprinkled throughout!

    These are delicious right out of the oven. I allow them to cool for a few minutes while I pour everyone a big glass of milk. And then there we sit, with our lips covered in chocolate, hanging on each and every bite. THIS, is exactly how I like to enjoy my fruit. 😉

    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Quick and easy banana muffins with mini chocolate chips sprinkled throughout!

    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Quick and easy banana muffins with mini chocolate chips sprinkled throughout!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 22 minutes mins
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 242kcal
    Author: Sara
    adjust servings: 12

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • ⅓ cup butter (softened)
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 ½ cups flour
    • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • In large mixing bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
    • Add sugar, butter and egg.
    • Stir in baking soda, baking powder and flour.
    • Add the chocolate chips.
    • Pour batter into prepared muffin cups (I like to spray mine with nonstick spray).
    • Bake for 17-20 minutes.

    Notes

    1. Use Ripe Bananas for Flavor: For the best flavor and sweetness in your muffins, use ripe bananas. Ripe bananas not only provide natural sweetness but also add moisture and depth of flavor to the muffins. Look for bananas with brown spots on the peel, indicating ripeness. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
    2. Avoid Overmixing the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in dense and tough muffins. Mix the wet and dry ingredients until just combined to avoid overdeveloping the gluten in the flour. Use a gentle hand when incorporating the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until there are no large pockets of flour visible. A few lumps in the batter are okay; they will dissipate during baking.
    3. Prevent Sinking Chocolate Chips: To prevent the chocolate chips from sinking to the bottom of the muffins during baking, lightly coat them with flour before folding them into the batter. This helps the chocolate chips adhere to the batter and distribute them more evenly throughout the muffins. Alternatively, reserve a small portion of the chocolate chips and sprinkle them on top of the batter once it's poured into the muffin cups for a more uniform distribution.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Harishini

      February 29, 2020 at 8:56 am

      The best muffin recipe ever! Thank u so much for sharing it❤️

      Reply
      • Sara

        March 02, 2020 at 10:11 pm

        So glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    2. joannerambling

      August 29, 2016 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      Yes yes yes these look so nice and something I would enjoy

      Reply
      • Sara

        August 31, 2016 at 9:45 pm

        I hope you try them, Joanne!! The whole family really enjoyed these! Personally, it was the chocolate that won me over. 😉

        Reply
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