If you have some ripe bananas on hand, you must try these delicious ones Muffins with chocolate chips and banana. These cupcakes are packed with sweet chocolate morsels and chopped nuts in every bite.
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Try these cupcakes! Your whole family will enjoy these sweet and tasty cupcakes. The cinnamon adds a nice warm spice flavor that makes the banana really stand out.
Serve them with fresh ice cream, along with a fresh breakfast smoothie, or on their own. These muffins taste great for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
This Chocolate Banana Muffins recipe is…
- home made
- Made with ripe bananas
- easy
- Wet
- Suitable for the freezer
- Quick to do
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How to make banana chocolate chip muffins
- Preheat the oven, line the muffin tin with papers and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients and set aside.
- Peel and mash the bananas.
- Add the egg, butter and vanilla to the banana and mix to combine.
- Mix the dry ingredients and incorporate the nuts and chocolate.
- Pour batter into muffin pan and bake as directed.
Complete instructions for Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Tips and Tricks for Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ripe bananas
Make sure you use ripe bananas for this recipe. If the bananas aren’t ripe, you’ll find that your muffins lack flavor.
Mashed bananas
When mashing the bananas, be sure to use a fork to mash them into small pieces. If you have larger pieces of banana, they can affect the texture of the muffins.
Variations on the banana chocolate chip muffins
More chocolate chips
Once you have the cupcakes in the tin, you can add extra chocolate chips to add flavor and a nice presentation.
Mix In Chips
Instead of classic chocolate chips, you can swap them for white chocolate chips, caramel chips, peanut butter chips, etc.
Raisins or blueberries
Consider mixing in some raisins or even blueberries for a sweet touch. The dried fruit will rise a bit while baking, making the muffins even fluffier.
dried fruit
I find the nuts add a nice crunch and flavor, but you can leave them out if you prefer. You can also simply replace them with cocoa nibs or something similar.
Chocolate Banana Muffins Frequently Asked Questions
How can you ripen bananas quickly?
Place the bananas on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. This will darken the skins and ripen the bananas. Allow them to cool slightly, then peel, mash and blend.
How should these banana muffins be stored?
Storing the muffins in an airtight container or bag in the fridge will extend their shelf life up to 5 days. If you store them at room temperature, they will spoil faster.
Can you freeze these banana muffins?
Go ahead and freeze the cupcakes for 2-3 months. Just let them cool completely before putting them in a suitable container and freezing them. When you’re ready to eat them again, thaw them on the counter or reheat them in the microwave.
recipe
Rations: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 193kcal
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a muffin tin or line it with papers.
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In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
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Peel the bananas and put them in a separate bowl. Use a fork to mash them. You should have about 1 ⅓ cup of mashed bananas.
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Add the egg, butter and vanilla to the bowl with the bananas. Mix until well combined.
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Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
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Pour the muffin batter into the muffin tins, filling each one about ⅔ full.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
notes
- After pouring the batter into the muffin tins, you can add some extra chocolate chips for decoration, if you like.
- Chocolate chips can be swapped out for caramel chips, white chocolate chips, or even raisins for a whole new recipe!
- Your bananas should be very ripe for this recipe! If the bananas are not ripe enough, you can soften them in the oven. Peel the bananas and bake them on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes at 350°F. This will “ripen” them so they are easier to grind.
- Store muffins for up to a week in an airtight container or freeze for up to 3 months.
nutrition
Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated fat: 1gPolyunsaturated fats: 2gMonounsaturated fats: 1gTrans fats: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 238mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 51UIVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg