Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (60 g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil (or melted butter), beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Nuts:
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Fill the Muffin Tin:
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- If you prefer a more moist muffin, slightly underbake them.
- Cool:
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature.
- Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- For extra banana flavor, use very ripe bananas with brown spots.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- For a different flavor profile, you can substitute white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips for the semisweet chocolate chips.
Enjoy your delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins!
