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Close-up of a perfectly baked, light golden-brown chocolate chip banana bread muffin with a bite taken out, showing the moist interior and melted chocolate chips.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins

Soft, moist, and loaded with chocolate chips—these banana bread muffins are the perfect quick treat for breakfast or snacking!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 215
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Paper Liners

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas and melted butter until smooth.
  3. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. Sprinkle in baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine.
  5. Gradually add flour and mix until just incorporated to avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if using.
  7. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a handful of nuts or swap chocolate chips for berries!