Best 8 Favorite Banana Chip Muffins Recipes

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Searching for the ultimate recipe to craft delectable banana chip muffins? Let's embark on a culinary adventure to discover the secrets behind these irresistible treats. With endless variations and delightful combinations of flavors, the possibilities are as endless as the vast universe of flavors. We'll unravel the art of creating the perfect balance between crispy and soft, sweet and tangy, showcasing how simple ingredients can transform into something truly extraordinary. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our comprehensive guide to crafting the best banana chip muffins you've ever tasted.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MOST REQUESTED BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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This is a 'most often requested' recipe - friends and family deliberately let bananas get brown so I'll make them! Great for lunch boxes too.

Provided by Sandy Brown

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
¾ cup white sugar
6 tablespoons butter, softened
6 tablespoons ground flax seed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 ripe bananas, mashed
¾ cup chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
  • Beat sugar, butter, flax seed, vanilla, and eggs together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Sift flour, salt, and baking soda together in a separate bowl. Mix creamed sugar mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, into the flour mixture until fully incorporated and batter is stiff. Beat bananas into batter with an electric mixer on low. Fold chocolate chips and walnuts into batter; spoon into the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in the tins for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 236.7 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

FAVORITE BANANA CHIP MUFFINS



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These banana chocolate chip muffins are one of the first things my husband gets hungry for when he's home from deployment. I make sure to have the overripe bananas ready. They're a family tradition. -Kimberly Duda, Sanford, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, bananas, melted butter and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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What's even better than banana bread? Banana bread with chocolate! Kids of all ages will clamor for these tasty breakfast bites.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 extra-ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup)
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1/4 cup milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk together banana, sugar, egg, butter, and milk. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients then stir in chocolate chips.
  • Divide batter evenly between prepared cups, adding a scant 1/4 cup to each. Bake until tops spring back when lightly touched, about 20 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.

BEST EVER BANANA MUFFINS



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These are the only banana muffins I make now. I add chocolate chips to my batter and triple the recipe. These freeze great. I got this recipe from an old (1980's) Canandian cookbook called "Muffin Mania". (Prep time is a guess.)

Provided by Anissa

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 9 large muffins

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Mash bananas.
  • Add sugar and slightly beaten egg.
  • Add melted butter.
  • Add the dry ingredients and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

BANANA-CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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WOW! Get this...a very low-fat muffin recipe that actually tastes great!! After failing at many attempts to create a really tasty, low-fat muffin, I came across this recipe, and it is really good...great for dieters!

Provided by Manda

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 mufins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium very ripe bananas
1 egg
1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk or 1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 -3 tablespoons chocolate chips
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly coat 12 muffin tin liners with cooking spray and place in muffin tin.
  • In large bowl, mash bananas with fork.
  • Whisk in egg, milk, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  • In separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add flour mixture to banana mixture and combine well.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
  • Spoon equal amounts of batter into 12 muffin cups.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool slightly in pan, then remove to wire rack.

BANANA CHIP MUFFINS I



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Cake-like texture with the popular banana chocolate taste.

Provided by Anne Williamson

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 egg
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup milk
1 cup mashed bananas

Steps:

  • Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips into a large bowl. Mix thoroughly, and make a well in the center.
  • Beat the egg in a small bowl until frothy. Mix in cooking oil, milk, and bananas. Pour mixture into the well. Stir only to moisten. Batter will be lumpy. Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 228 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

BANANA CHIP MUFFINS



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Joanne Shields' moist muffins showcase bananas and mini chocolate chips. "After the original recipe flopped, I experimented with different ingredients and measurements until I came up with this winning combination," explains the Olds, Alberta cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup sugar
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1-1/3 cups)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat egg, oil and sugar until smooth. Stir in bananas. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder and salt; stir into the banana mixture just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips. , Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: all purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, vegetable oil, milk, eggs, bananas, chocolate chips

Provided by Jack McDowell

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 ⅔ cups granulated sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
⅔ cup vegetable oil, or extra virgin olive oil
½ cup milk
3 eggs
5 bananas, very ripe, mashed
½ cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray two 3x4 muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
  • In a different medium-sized bowl, mix the oil, milk, eggs, and bananas.
  • Combine the dry and wet ingredients together. Once done, use an ice cream scoop to fill the muffin tins and top each off with 1 teaspoon of chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the chocolate chips are partially melted.
  • Serve warm and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 23 grams

Tips:

  • Mash bananas until smooth: To ensure a smooth and even muffin batter, make sure to mash the bananas until they are completely smooth, with no lumps or chunks. This will help incorporate the bananas evenly throughout the batter and prevent a grainy texture in the final muffins.
  • Use ripe bananas: Ripe bananas not only add natural sweetness to the muffins, but they also contribute to a moist and tender crumb. Look for bananas with a yellow peel that is speckled with brown spots. Avoid bananas that are too green or have bruises.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in tough, dense muffins. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined, and avoid over-beating the batter.
  • Fill muffin cups to the top: To achieve a domed muffin top, fill the muffin cups to the very top. This will help the muffins rise evenly and create a beautiful, golden brown crust.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the muffins are properly cooked through. Overbaking can result in dry, crumbly muffins.

Conclusion:

These banana chip muffins are a delightful treat that is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. They are moist, flavorful, and packed with banana and chocolate chip goodness. With just a few simple ingredients and a few steps, you can easily whip up a batch of these delicious muffins in no time. So next time you have a craving for something sweet and satisfying, give these banana chip muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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