Description
Golden, fluffy, and packed with rich banana flavor and melty chocolate chips, these Banana Bread Muffins are the ultimate easy recipe for anyone craving quick breakfast ideas or wholesome snack food ideas. With just one bowl and a handful of pantry staples, you’ll have a batch of comforting, bakery-style muffins in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re meal prepping, looking for healthy snack alternatives, or need something sweet for brunch, this easy recipe is as reliable as it is delicious. Moist, warm, and nostalgic—this is your new favorite way to use up ripe bananas.
Ingredients
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- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter (cooled)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas.
- Whisk in the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar.
- Sprinkle flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon on top. Gently fold into the wet mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Add extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.