These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are a perfect way to use up ripe bananas and make a delicious treat that everyone will love. With moist banana batter, rich semisweet chocolate chips, and crunchy walnuts, these muffins are great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This easy recipe comes together quickly and bakes up beautifully with a perfect dome shape and a generous sprinkle of chocolate chips on top. Let’s get baking!
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 3/4 cup (170 g), melted
- Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup (50 g)
- Golden Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup (100 g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Ripe Bananas: 4, mashed
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 3/4 cups (220 g)
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Semisweet Chocolate Chips: 1 cup (170 g), plus extra for topping
- Walnuts: 1 cup (120 g), chopped
Yield: 12-13 muffins
Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Batter
- Mix Sugars and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup golden brown sugar, and 3/4 cup of melted unsalted butter. Use an electric hand mixer to blend everything together for about 1 minute on medium-low speed until well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 large eggs to the bowl. Mix on medium speed until fully incorporated.
- Mash the Bananas: In a separate bowl, mash the 4 ripe bananas until smooth. Add the mashed bananas to the batter and mix until combined.
2. Add Dry Ingredients
- Sift the Dry Ingredients: Sift together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sifting helps to aerate the flour and ensures a smooth, clump-free batter.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
3. Fold in the Mix-Ins
- Add Chocolate Chips and Walnuts: Gently fold in 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips and 1 cup of chopped walnuts using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Prepare and Bake the Muffins
- Prepare the Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier. Fill each muffin cup to the top with the batter. You should get about 12-13 muffins from this recipe.
- Top with Extra Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top of each muffin to give them a professional look and extra chocolatey goodness.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 20-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for Perfect Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Sift the Dry Ingredients: This helps prevent clumps and ensures the dry ingredients mix evenly with the wet ingredients.
- Ripen Bananas Quickly: To ripen bananas quickly, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 15 minutes, until the skins are black. Let them cool before using.
- Use Cupcake Liners: This makes the muffins easier to remove from the tin and helps with cleanup. It also helps contain any melted chocolate that may ooze out during baking.
- Extra Chocolate Chips on Top: Adding extra chocolate chips on top before baking gives the muffins a delicious and professional-looking finish.
Nutrition Information (Per Muffin, Based on 13 Muffins)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Sugars: 18 g
- Total Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
- Sodium: 170 mg
These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are easy to make and perfect for any time of day. With their moist banana flavor, sweet chocolate chips, and crunchy walnuts, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone. Enjoy baking and sharing these delicious muffins!
