Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

12 servings
These muffins are best with very ripe bananas (they should have a lot of brown spots, which indicate sweetness). Then, simply stir everything together in one bowl and bake up a batch of delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins to share with the kids.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup very ripe mashed banana)

    (about 2 medium

  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup milk)

    (dairy or plain unsweetened nondairy milk

  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter)

    (or regular butter, melted and cooled

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour)

    (or buckwheat flour

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed)

    (optional

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips)

    (roughly chopped or use mini chips

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and grease a standard muffin tin. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Mash the banana very smooth with a potato masher or fork.

  3. 3

    Add the flour, sugar, flaxseed (if using), cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a medium bowl. Stir together.

  4. 4

    Add the banana, eggs, milk, peanut butter, and vanilla and stir well.

  5. 5

    Add the chocolate chips.

  6. 6

    Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin, using about 1/4 cup batter for each. Top with additional chocolate chips if desired.

  7. 7

    Bake for 16-20 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out cleanly and the edges are golden brown.

  8. 8

    Let cool for about 5 minutes in the pan, then run a paring knife around the edges to help remove the muffins. Cool on a wire rack.

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

5.0(137)28 min12 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a wholesome, satisfying treat that's easy to make and perfect for the whole family? These Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are your answer. They're designed for ultimate ease and deliciousness, turning your overripe bananas into a breakfast or snack time hero.

This recipe truly shines because of its simplicity and smart ingredient choices. By using very ripe bananas—the ones with plenty of brown spots—you unlock natural sweetness, allowing for less added sugar and a deeper banana flavor. Plus, the convenience of a one-bowl method means less cleanup and more time to enjoy your freshly baked goods.

Expect a muffin that is wonderfully moist, tender, and bursting with authentic banana taste, complemented by pockets of rich dark chocolate. The subtle warmth of cinnamon and the optional addition of ground flaxseed give these muffins a comforting, home-baked feel with an extra nutritional boost. You'll love how easy it is to whip up a batch, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that promises a wholesome treat.

Customizing these muffins is incredibly simple to fit your pantry and preferences. You can easily swap whole wheat flour for buckwheat flour, or use your preferred dairy or unsweetened non-dairy milk. For the fat, either creamy peanut butter or classic melted butter works beautifully. And while dark chocolate chips are a favorite, feel free to use roughly chopped chocolate or mini chips for a different texture.

These healthy banana chocolate chip muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast on the go, a satisfying afternoon snack, or a delightful addition to any brunch spread, especially when shared with little ones.

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