Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

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Servings: 9 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Moist, tender muffins packed with ripe banana flavor and gooey chocolate chips
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Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 9 Calories: 443.1

Description

These Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins are the ultimate comfort breakfast or snack, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich indulgence of semi-sweet chocolate chips. The batter is incredibly moist and tender, thanks to the mashed bananas and melted butter, while a hint of cinnamon adds warmth and depth to every bite. Topped with a sprinkle of chopped nuts for added crunch, these muffins are perfect for a cozy weekend morning, a lunchbox treat, or an after-school snack. They come together quickly using simple pantry staples, making them an easy yet impressive bake that families will love. Enjoy them warm from the oven or stored in an airtight container for later.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400&# 194;°F (200ðC) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the milk, mashed bananas, melted butter, and eggs. Whisk until smooth and uniform.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the center of the dry ingredients, creating a well.
  5. Gently stir the mixture until the dry ingredients are just moistened; do not overmix to ensure tender muffins.
  6. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of the chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each one about 3/4 full.
  8. Sprinkle approximately 1 teaspoon of the remaining chopped nuts over the top of each muffin.
  9. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  10. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 9

Amount Per Serving
Calories 443.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.4g3%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 1.1mg1%
Sodium 2501.3mg105%
Total Carbohydrate 97.3g33%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
Sugars 32.8g
Protein 10.1g21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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