Best 6 Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without compromising your health goals? Look no further than our curated collection of healthy banana chocolate chip muffin recipes! These delightful muffins are not only a delicious indulgence but also a nutritious and convenient snack, breakfast or dessert option. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our diverse selection of recipes accommodates various dietary preferences and skill levels. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to creating moist, fluffy, and guilt-free banana chocolate chip muffins that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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Moist healthy banana chocolate chip muffins with applesauce. Easy, vegan, and whole wheat, this easy muffin recipe is perfect for on the go!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Breakfast     Snack

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon flaxseed meal (OR 1 large egg (if you do not need the muffins to be vegan))
3 large overripe bananas (about 11 ounces (1 1/2 cups mashed))
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons canola oil (or melted cooled coconut oil*)
1/3 cup coconut sugar or light brown sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (mini or regular (I used mini; dairy free if you'd like the muffins to be vegan))

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir the flaxseed meal together with 2 1/2 tablespoons water. Set aside for 5 minutes to thicken. (This creates a flax egg. If you are using a regular egg, you can skip this step and add the egg with the applesauce in Step 3.)
  • Place the rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
  • Mash the bananas in the bottom of a large bowl until mostly smooth. Double-check to ensure you have the 1 1/2 cups called for in the recipe.
  • Whisk in the flax egg (or regular egg if not using flax), then the applesauce and oil. Whisk in the coconut sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  • Sprinkle the baking soda, cinnamon, and salt over the top, then stir gently until combined. Gently stir in the flour until barely combined, then fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for sprinkling on top if desired.
  • Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups and sprinkle on any reserved chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 22 to 26 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops spring back lightly when touched.
  • Place the pan on a wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes. Gently remove the muffins from the pan and place them on a wire rack to finish cooling completely, or enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 176 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

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.

HEALTHY BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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This recipe originally came from Guideposts magazine. I first got to try the result at my mother's house this summer and loved it! Unfortunately, when I got home, I couldn't seem to find the recipe anywhere online. My mom sent me the recipe so now I can make them anytime I want to (and that's pretty often!) Normally I don't re-post recipes that are not personal, but this is an exception as I don't want to lose it and I think others may be having trouble finding it as well! Please note that I have not tried to make this myself yet, so I'm taking these instructions on faith. I will update them if I think they need changing once I've tried this on my own. A couple of quick notes: If you have large muffin pans, this will make 12 large muffins plus 6 smaller (regular) muffins. The listed yield is for regular muffins only. You can also easily do this in a loaf pan if preferred. The recipe also states that you can cut the sugar and chocolate chips in half if you find the recipe too sweet - it will not cause problems.

Provided by queenofeats

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 36 muffins, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 -4 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 cups flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
2 cups milk chocolate chips or 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Set out your muffin pans. Grease them or place muffin papers inside depending on your preference.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream and baking soda. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and eggs.
  • Add the sour cream and baking soda mixture to the creamed ingredients and mix well.
  • Add in the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined.
  • Fill each muffin cup about halfway full.
  • Bake for 18-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Check at 18 minutes and keep checking every 3 minutes to ensure that they do not burn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.9, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 242.8, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 10.4, Protein 2.2

HEALTHY BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP OAT MUFFINS



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Moist muffins with just the right combination of banana and chocolate chips. A healthy alternative to most banana chocolate chip muffins, this one uses oats and substitutes apple sauce instead of cooking oil!

Provided by Nichole

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 large eggs
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup skim milk
1 cup mashed banana

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Stir whole wheat flour, rolled oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and chocolate chips together in a bowl. Make a well in the center. Whisk eggs in a separate bowl until frothy; mix applesauce, skim milk, and banana into eggs. Pour moist ingredients into well made in dry ingredients; stir just to moisten. Batter will be lumpy. Fill prepared muffin cups about 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of several muffins comes out clean, 16 to 18 minutes. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 202.3 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

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.

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA MUFFINS



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Chocolate and bananas, two great tastes that go together!

Provided by Noni

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups mashed bananas
⅔ cup sunflower seed oil
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • In a medium bowl blend the banana, oil, egg and vanilla together.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir in the banana mixture until just blended. Fold in the chocolate chips. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 227.1 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
  • Mash the bananas well. This will help to incorporate them evenly into the batter and prevent them from clumping.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will take about 20-25 minutes.

Conclusion:

These banana chocolate chip muffins are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Add some nuts, dried fruit, or spices to create your own unique flavor combination.

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