Banana chocolate muffins combine the wonderful flavors of ripe bananas with the richness of chocolate. Here’s a delicious recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (dark, milk, or semi-sweet)
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin cups lightly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Add the granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Add Chocolate:
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate into the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups:
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake:
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Once done, remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These banana chocolate chip muffins are moist, flavorful, and make for a delightful treat for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Enjoy the delicious combination of bananas and chocolate in each bite!
