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    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

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    Fluffy, soft and moist, these are the best banana chocolate chip muffins ever. This is a super easy one bowl recipe that you can prep in less than 10 minutes with a few simple pantry staples. Plus, this is a one bowl recipe that requires no fancy equipment is required, just a spatula or spoon, which means less mess to clean up. Make a batch and watch them disappear before your very eyes, or make a big batch and freeze them for later. They are that good.

    Fluffy soft and moist, these are the best banana chocolate chip muffins ever. Prep this easy one bowl recipe in less than 10 minutes with a few ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

    What I love about these muffins is that they have just the right amount of sweetness from the bananas and chocolate chips. I mean, is there really any better combination than banana and chocolate? I think not. They are amazing when thrown together in a muffin like this or in cookies like my chocolate chip banana bread cookies.

    But you have options here and you can choose to cut down the amount of chocolate chips in half or switch it up for some pecans or walnuts and you still have a pretty amazing muffin that you can enjoy for breakfast, as a snack or dessert.

    Fluffy soft and moist, these are the best banana chocolate chip muffins ever. Prep this easy one bowl recipe in less than 10 minutes with a few ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

    Ingredients in Banana Muffins

    To make these easy one bowl banana muffins, you will need:

    • ripe bananas - I used 3 medium bananas, or 1 cup mashed.
    • vegetable oil
    • large egg
    • milk - I use whole milk, but any kind of milk works.
    • vanilla extract
    • sugar
    • all-purpose flour
    • baking powder
    • salt
    • chocolate chips or chunks

    You will also need a 12-tin muffin pan, cupcake liners, mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, cookie scoop, and wire cooling rack.

    Fluffy soft and moist, these are the best banana chocolate chip muffins ever. Prep this easy one bowl recipe in less than 10 minutes with a few ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Make the Best Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins

    It is so easy to make these muffins in one large mixing bowl. First, mash the bananas in the bowl using a fork. Then, add the vegetable oil, egg, milk, vanilla and sugar and whisk together. Add in the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir with a spatula until just combined (do not overmix). Fold in the chocolate chips.

    Divide the mixture into a lined 12-tin muffin pan using a medium cookie scoop. Fill each slot about ¾ full (up to full). Bake in a 350F preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them onto a wire cooling rack to cool down.

    Fluffy soft and moist, these are the best banana chocolate chip muffins ever. Prep this easy one bowl recipe in less than 10 minutes with a few ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

    Tips and Tricks

    • How to fill muffin liners: The key to the perfect rise is to fill the muffin liners at least ¾ of the way full. You will get about 14-16 muffins. I sometimes fill them all the way full to get exactly 12 muffins out of the batter, and will adjust the bake time by a few minutes.
    • How to store: Freshly baked chocolate chip muffins can be stored at room temperature, covered with a dish towel, for up to 2 days. You can also store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. 
    • How to freeze: Once baked and cooled, freeze these banana muffins for up to 3 months in a freezer bag or airtight container. To eat, first let them thaw first at room temperature or in the refrigerator. You can eat as is, or warmed them up in the microwave, oven or air fryer.
    • How to make jumbo muffins: To make 6 jumbo muffins, bake for 24-27 minutes until tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    Fluffy soft and moist, these are the best banana chocolate chip muffins ever. Prep this easy one bowl recipe in less than 10 minutes with a few ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

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    This recipe was originally posted in 2015. It has been completely updated with new photographs and helpful tips.

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    Fluffy soft and moist, these are the best banana chocolate chip muffins ever. Prep this easy one bowl recipe in less than 10 minutes with a few ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

    Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins


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    • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 14-16 muffins
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Fluffy soft and moist, these are the best banana chocolate chip muffins ever. Prep this easy one bowl recipe in less than 10 minutes with a few ingredients.


    Ingredients

    • 3 ripe bananas (or 1 cup mashed)
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ cup milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 + ¾ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ cup chocolate chips or chunks

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
    2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl using a fork. Add the vegetable oil, egg, milk, vanilla and sugar and whisk together.
    3. Add in the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir with a spatula until just combined (do not overmix). Fold in the chocolate chips.
    4. Divide the mixture into a lined 12-tin muffin pan. Fill each slot at least ¾ full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    5. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them onto a wire cooling rack to cool down.

    Notes

    Equipment used: 12-tin muffin pan, cupcake liners, mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, cookie scoop, and wire cooling rack.

    How to store: Freshly baked chocolate chip muffins can be stored at room temperature, covered with a dish towel, for up to 2 days. You can also store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

    How to freeze: Once baked and cooled, freeze these banana muffins for up to 3 months in a freezer bag or airtight container. To eat, first let them thaw first at room temperature or in the refrigerator. You can eat as is, or warmed them up in the microwave, oven or air fryer.

    How to make jumbo muffins: To make 6 jumbo muffins, bake for 24-27 minutes until tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: banana chocolate chip muffins, chocolate chip banana muffins, banana muffins, banana bread muffins,

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    Fluffy soft and moist, these are the best banana chocolate chip muffins ever. Prep this easy one bowl recipe in less than 10 minutes with a few ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com
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    1. Crissy says

      December 29, 2022 at 10:08 pm

      These were absolutely lovely! They were spot on with cook time. I am making this my go to muffin. I even made a couple mini loaves and they came out amazing!

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