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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More Banana Recipes
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Cookies
- Nutty Banana Bread
- Banana Toast with Granola and Honey
- Majoon Banana and Date Smoothie
- 5-Minute Super Berry Smoothie Bowl
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 14-16 muffins
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
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
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl using a fork. 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. 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.
- 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
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Jen says
The muffins browned on the top at around 15 minutes! I placed loose foil on top to prevent browning...any tips for future muffin making?
Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says
Thanks for sharing Jen! That has never happened to me, but I would do exactly what you did!
Lisa says
Yum! I just whipped these up for my son to take to a soccer tournament after school (long drive) but one by one as my 4 kids wake up they each come downstairs excited to eat the yumminess they smell... all 18 are gone (I may have had a few myself....). Now they are all at school and I’m making a second batch for the van of soccer players to eat! Thanks for the simple, healthy and delicious recipe!!!!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Amazing!! Thanks for sharing! 😀
Tarah says
Delish! Moist and tasty. Super easy to whip up!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Thanks! So glad to hear 🙂
Brittany says
Could you use almond milk instead of regular milk? If so would the amount be the same?
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
I have never tried it with almond milk, but I did a quick search online and it seems that you can easily substitute almond milk for regular milk when baking. You don't even have to change the amount. But again, I have never tested the recipe with almond milk so I cannot say for sure..
Kambree says
I love these SOOOO much! I have made them about a dozen times!! I make them mini size though, they are perfect to just pop in your mouth, plus you get 42 muffins!! Chocolate and banana=DELICIOUSNESS!!
Lindsea says
Second time making this recipe- so easy and delicious! I don't make any substitutions. This recipe makes 18 regular sized muffins for me. Definitely a crowd pleaser and the best warmed up. Thanks for sharing, this is a go-to from now on!