Description
Deliciously moist and flavorful Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins made with ripe bananas, cocoa powder, and mini chocolate chips. These muffins offer a perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of chocolate, ideal for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 â…” cups flour
- 1 heaping teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- â…” cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- â…“ cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 overripe bananas (peeled and mashed)
Add-ins
- ¼ cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips (plus additional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners and lightly spritz the liners with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, egg, vegetable oil, milk (or almond milk), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter to distribute evenly.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Optionally, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of each muffin for extra chocolatey goodness.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let the muffins rest in the muffin tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- If you prefer dairy-free, substitute regular milk with almond milk.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins.
- Adding extra chocolate chips on top enhances the presentation and adds extra chocolate flavor.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
