Description
These banana muffins are a warm, moist treat perfect for breakfast or an anytime snack. Using ripe bananas lends natural sweetness and moisture, while the chocolate chips add melty bursts of indulgence. Simple to make with basic ingredients, these muffins are quick to prepare and bake, making them an ideal go-to recipe. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or saved for later, they’re sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with a wholesome touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl, then mix in melted butter.
- Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla; stir until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra moisture, add 2 tablespoons sour cream or yogurt.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- Substitute ingredients as needed for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg