To make Banana Chocolate Chip muffins, you'll need ripe bananas, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. You can also add chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, for extra texture and flavor.
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the melted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the mashed bananas and chocolate chips (and nuts, if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 262
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
- Sodium: 205mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 38g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 22g
- Protein: 3g
This Banana Chocolate Chip is easy to follow and yields moist, flavorful muffins that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a midday snack. The combination of ripe bananas and chocolate chips provides a perfect balance of sweetness and richness, while the addition of chopped nuts adds texture and crunch. These muffins are versatile and can be enjoyed by both kids and adults. The nutritional information indicates that they are a moderate calorie treat, but the ingredients are relatively healthy, making them a better option than some other baked goods.
