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Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

These Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins are soft, fluffy, and filled with sweet banana flavor and melty chocolate chips. They come together in just 30 minutes, making them the perfect quick bake for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. A delicious way to use up ripe bananas — and a family favorite every time!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 very ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Muffin tin (12-cup)
  • Muffin liners
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas. Mix in butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  7. Place in oven, immediately reduce temperature to 350°F, and bake for ~20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool slightly and enjoy warm!

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
Don’t overmix the batter — this keeps muffins soft and fluffy.
Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top before baking for bakery-style muffins.
These freeze well — wrap individually and thaw when needed.