Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are irresistibly soft and packed with flavor! Loaded with ripe bananas, melty chocolate chips, and crunchy walnuts, they’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Quick and easy to make, these sweet treats are a guaranteed hit!

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup golden brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

1. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter. Use an electric hand mixer to mix on medium-low speed for 1 minute. Add vanilla extract and eggs, and mix on medium speed until combined.
2. Mash and Add Bananas: Mash the ripe bananas in a separate bowl and stir them into the wet mixture.
3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
4. Fold in Add-Ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts using a spatula.
5. Prepare Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each liner to the top with batter. You should get 12–13 muffins. Top with additional chocolate chips if desired.
6. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20–24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Notes

• Sift Dry Ingredients: This ensures a smooth batter and prevents clumps of flour in the muffins.
• Ripen Bananas Quickly: Place unripe bananas on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Let them cool before mashing.
• Use Liners: Muffin liners make cleanup easier and prevent sticking, especially with melty chocolate.
• Extra Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top for a bakery-style look and extra chocolaty goodness.

Nutrition (Per Muffin):

• Calories: 415
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 24g
• Saturated Fat: 11g
• Cholesterol: 58mg
• Sodium: 205mg
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 24g