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Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Soft and delightful muffins bursting with chocolate chips and ripe bananas, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas (the riper, the sweeter) The more speckles, the sweeter the muffins will be.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter (preferably unsalted) For best flavor, use high-quality butter.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sugar (can substitute with brown sugar for more depth)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate for a richer flavor) Feel free to substitute with milk chocolate, white chocolate, or even nuts!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. You want a creamy texture with no large lumps.
  3. Stir in the melted butter until well combined. You should notice a lovely, rich aroma filling the air.
  4. Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well incorporated, creating a glossy batter.
  5. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay!
  7. Gently fold in the chocolate chips. You should see delightful pockets of chocolate throughout the batter.
Baking
  1. Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  2. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (a few melted chocolate bits are okay!).
  3. Let the muffins cool in the pan for about five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The texture should be moist but light.

Notes

For added flavor, consider incorporating nuts, dried fruit, or spices like cinnamon. Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds if desired.