Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins 🍌 🧁
A cold 34° day calls for some baking!
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
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1C sugar
1 stick butter room temp
2 L eggs
3 ripe bananas
1tbsp milk
1tsp cinnamon
2C flour
1tsp baking powder
1tsp baking soda
1tsp salt
Chocolate chips to liking
🔹Preheat oven 325° F
🔹Line muffin tins
🔹Cream, the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
🔹In a small bowl, mashed the bananas with a fork. Mix in the milk and cinnamon. And in another bowl mixed together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
🔹Add the banana mixture to the cream to make mixture and stir until combined. Add the dry ingredients mixing just until the flower disappears.
🔹Pour the batter into the prepared tins and bake about 15 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
✨ ENJOY!
If you’re looking to bake something comforting on a cold day, banana chocolate chip muffins are a perfect choice. These muffins combine the natural sweetness and moisture of ripe bananas with the rich flavor of chocolate chips for an irresistible treat. The addition of cinnamon adds a warm aroma that perfectly complements the other ingredients. When baking muffins, it’s important to use ripe bananas, as they provide the best flavor and moisture to your batter. Overripe bananas with brown spots are ideal. Also, using room temperature butter and eggs ensures the ingredients blend well, creating a light and fluffy texture. One handy tip to enhance your muffins is to avoid overmixing once the dry ingredients are combined. Stir just until the flour disappears, as too much mixing can make muffins tough instead of tender. For an extra special touch, you can sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of each muffin before baking. This adds a visually appealing finish and more chocolaty goodness to each bite. If you want to make this recipe a bit healthier, consider substituting some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or adding a handful of chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans. These variations boost the nutritional profile without sacrificing taste. Baking at 325°F ensures the muffins bake evenly without burning the edges, and a baking time of about 15 minutes is usually perfect—just test with a toothpick to confirm they’re done. This recipe is accessible to even novice bakers and perfect for a cozy afternoon at home or to share with family and friends. The inviting smell alone will brighten up any cold day and bring a bit of warmth and happiness to your kitchen.
