These scrumptious Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are so quick and moist that you will never pitch those old overripe bananas again. How can you go wrong with the sweet flavor of banana and semi sweet chocolate? They freeze well and defrost on the counter in about thirty minutes making them perfect for those quick on the go weekday breakfasts.
We just love fresh homemade baked muffins for breakfast. These muffins, Morning Glory Muffins, Best Blueberry Muffins, and Apple Spice Crunch Muffins are just a few of our favorite muffin recipes.
How to make Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Start by whisking together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Then in a large bowl using a fork mash the bananas. Now add the vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas stirring to combine. Then add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients stirring just until combined. Now stir in the chocolate chips just until mixed. Line a 12 count muffin tin with liners. Fill the prepared muffin cups to just a pinch shy of the top.
Bake in a preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then carefully remove the muffins to wire racks to fully cool.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- The riper the bananas the better.
- Warm your egg to room temperature.
- Always use a spoon to scoop the flour into a measuring cup and level off with a table knife.
- Stir the batter just until combined. Overmixing can make the muffins dense and rubbery.
- The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted in the top comes out clean with the exception of melted chocolate.
- Try adding chopped walnuts, pecans, or pistachios.
- To make mini muffins use mini chocolate chips. Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes.
- Be careful when removing the muffins from the tin so as not squish any chocolate chips as they will be soft.
- Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days or freeze in an airtight container (with parchment paper between the layers) for up 3 months.
How to measure flour properly
I know life is busy. There is always something going on but it is important to measure your flour properly. So don’t be tempted to dig that measuring cup into the flour canister and pack it in there. Instead use a spoon and scoop it into the measuring cup. Then level it off with a simple table knife. You really need to do this for every recipe but it is essential for your baked goods to turn out just the way the recipe reads.
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Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large very ripe bananas about 1 cup
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips reserve a few chips for the tops of the muffins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Fill 12 count standard muffin pan with liners.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Using a fork mash the bananas in a large bowl. Add the vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract: stirring to combine. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture stirring just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips just until mixed. Spoon the batter into the liners filling up to just shy of the top. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top of the muffins.
- Bake for 18- 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Carefully remove to cooling racks to fully cool.
Notes
- The riper the bananas the better.
- Warm your egg to room temperature.
- Always use a spoon to scoop the flour into a measuring cup and level off with a table knife.
- Stir the batter just until combined. Overmixing can make the muffins dense and rubbery.
- The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted in the top comes out clean with the exception of melted chocolate.
- Be careful when removing the muffins from the tin so as not squish any chocolate chips as they will be soft.
- Store in airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days or freeze in an airtight container (with parchment paper between the layers) for up 3 months.
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Miss Farah Al Zadjaly
This looks like a good one, I might try it with out the non vegan stuff. Looking at the pphoto it definitely made me hungry.
Linda
wow so yummy recipe. Thanks for sharing with us.
Alice Mola
This is such an amazing recipe because I don’t have to buy any special extras, I can make these any time I have some overripe bananas on hand! I just got chocolate chips at the store yesterday too, perfect timing.
Subarna Acherjee
Ohhh thanks a ton to share a recipe of ripe banana. Hope I can use the ripe bananas to produce some tasty treat.
Carla
These were amazing. Came out perfect. Thank you!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Carla! So glad that you liked them!
Stephanie
I have a few overripe bananas on the counter waiting to be used. I was going to make banana bread (again) but I will make these instead. If I sub the chocolate chips for vegan, even I can enjoy them with my dairy allergy. My boys are going to be so excited!
Gina
A classic muffin that just never gets old. Love whipping up a batch of these for breakfast!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
Love all the ingredients, can’t wait to try this! It looks so delicious and easy!
Jenn
The first batch of these was gobbled up in minutes. So now I’ve made a second and frozen them – that’ll slow the kids down! Delish, and easy! A win win
Toni
My kids loved every bite of this muffin! It is so good!
Allyson Zea
My kids beg me to make these muffins all the time now! Thank you for the easy recipe!
Sandra
It is so good and delicious! Can’t wait to make it again!
Catalina
I am sure this will be our new favorite muffin recipe. The addition of chocolate chips make it irresistible.
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins look fantastic! Wish I had one with my morning coffee!
Erik
Awesome! So happy you can freeze these, too. 🙂
maryanne
Banana chocolate chip is one of my favorite muffin flavors, so I am so glad I found this recipe! Knowing that I can freeze these is super helpful, and will motivate me to make them soon!