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Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins

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These moist chocolate chip banana bread muffins are quick, easy, and perfect for busy mornings or snacks. Made with simple pantry staples and a perfect balance of sweet bananas and melty chocolate chips.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (220g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (65g)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (50g)
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter (75g), melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (130g)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted)
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your muffin tin or line with silicone liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but with a few small lumps remaining.
  3. Add melted and cooled unsalted butter, beaten egg, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the mashed bananas. Whisk gently until combined.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon or nuts if using.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl and stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips carefully to distribute evenly.
  7. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full (makes 12 standard muffins).
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins. Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Melt butter and cool before mixing to prevent cooking the egg. Reserve some chocolate chips to sprinkle on top before baking for a pretty finish. Adjust flour slightly if bananas are extra large. For mini muffins, reduce baking time to 12-15 minutes.

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