These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are soft, moist, and loaded with melty chocolate chips in every bite. Made with ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients, they’re the perfect homemade muffin for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Incredibly moist and tender texture
- Easy one-bowl batter with simple steps
- Perfect way to use ripe bananas
- Loaded with chocolate chips
- Kid-friendly and freezer-friendly
- A classic banana chocolate chip muffin recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (180 g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup sugar (113 g)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, plus more for topping
- 3 medium ripe bananas or 1 cup mashed banana
- ⅓ cup melted butter, slightly cooled (75 g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add egg, melted butter, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently fold until almost combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips until batter is just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups and top with extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake the Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins for 17–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tips & Tricks
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins soft
- Add chopped walnuts for extra texture
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top for bakery-style muffins
Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17–20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary Notes: Vegetarian, halal-friendly
Notes
- Replace butter with neutral oil for extra moisture
- Mini chocolate chips distribute more evenly
- Batter can rest 5 minutes before baking for taller muffins
Nutrition (Approximate per muffin)
- Calories: 260
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fat: 12g
FAQ
Can I freeze banana chocolate chip muffins?
Yes, freeze fully cooled muffins for up to 2 months.
Can I reduce the sugar?
Yes, reduce sugar by up to ¼ cup without affecting texture much.
Can I make these dairy-free?
Use dairy-free butter and chocolate chips.
How ripe should bananas be?
Very ripe with brown spots for best sweetness and moisture.
Storage
- Room Temperature: Up to 3 days in an airtight container
- Refrigerator: Up to 5 days
- Freezer: Up to 2 months
- Reheating: Microwave for 10–15 seconds or warm in oven
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Banana chocolate chip muffins are moist muffins made with ripe bananas and chocolate chips, baked until soft and fluffy.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour 180 g
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup sugar 113 g
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips plus more for topping
- 3 medium ripe bananas or 1 cup mashed banana
- ⅓ cup melted butter slightly cooled (75 g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 ml
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add egg, melted butter, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently fold until almost combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips until batter is just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups and top with extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake the Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins for 17–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Replace butter with neutral oil for extra moisture
Conclusion
These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are a timeless favorite—soft, chocolatey, and incredibly easy to make. Whether for breakfast on the go or an afternoon treat, this recipe delivers perfect results every time.