Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Moist, fluffy, and loaded with chocolate

These banana chocolate chip muffins are the perfect way to use ripe bananas. They’re tender, lightly sweet, and filled with melty chocolate chips in every bite. Easy to make and loved by all ages, they’re ideal for busy mornings, lunchboxes, or afternoon treats.

Ingredients (Makes 12 muffins)

3 ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
¾ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Whisk in sugar, oil (or butter), egg, and vanilla until well combined.

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 4: Make the Batter

Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
Gently fold until just combined—do not overmix.
Fold in chocolate chips.

Step 5: Fill & Bake

Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about ¾ full).
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 6: Cool & Serve

Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Tips for Perfect Muffins

Riper bananas = better flavor.
Do not overmix: keeps muffins light and fluffy.
Extra chocolate: sprinkle chips on top before baking.
Moist muffins: oil keeps them soft longer than butter.

Variations

Banana Nut Muffins: add ½ cup chopped walnuts.
Healthier option: replace half the flour with whole wheat.
Peanut butter twist: swirl 1 tablespoon peanut butter into each muffin.

Storage

Store at room temperature for 2 days in an airtight container.
Refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Why You’ll Love These Muffins

Quick and easy
Perfectly moist texture
Rich banana flavor with chocolate in every bite
Great for meal prep and freezing