Description
These moist and fluffy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are made with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and rich chocolate chips. Topped with chopped walnuts for a tasty crunch, they’re an easy, kid-friendly breakfast or snack. The recipe eliminates artificial sugars with ripe bananas and golden brown sugar while keeping things simple for home bakers.
Ingredients
4 ripe bananas (medium-sized)
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup golden brown sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (alcohol-free if required)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup golden brown sugar, and 3/4 cup melted unsalted butter. Mix on medium-low speed for 1 minute until smooth
Add 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract and 2 large eggs. Increase mixer speed to medium and mix until creamy
Mash 4 ripe bananas in a separate bowl until smooth but slightly chunky. Stir the mashed bananas into the wet batter
Sift together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined
Gently fold in 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped walnuts
Fill each muffin liner about 2/3 full with batter
Bake for 20 to 24 minutes until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Cool muffins in the tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
Notes
These muffins are high in natural sugars from bananas and brown sugar – consume in moderation if monitoring blood sugar levels.
Replace walnuts with oats, shredded coconut, or chocolate chunks for a nut-free version.
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 24
- Category: Breakfast Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American