The Best Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Kristen Massad — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:47:14 +0000

The Best Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin are a delicious treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the decadent flavor of chocolate chips. These bite-sized muffins are not only easy to make in one bowl, no mixer required, but also perfect for a quick grab and go breakfast or snack.

There is something so special and so tasty about mini, bite sized treats and muffins are no different. I love the idea of a bite size muffin that is perfect for a grab and go breakfast, snack or even a sweet treat at the end of the day. The Combination of banana and chocolate chips with a touch of cinnamon is a timeless classic that kids and adults both love and perfect in muffin form.

As much as we love these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, we also love our Classic Banana Nut Muffins or even the Healthy Blender Banana Peanut Butter Muffins and I know you will too!

Ingredients

Eight simple ingredients and you will bake the perfect breakfast, snack or dessert your whole family will love!

Bananas
The riper the banana the better! You want to use a banana that is yellow with brown spots to ensure that they are soft and sweet.

Egg
Just one egg is all you need.

Butter
Melted unsalted butter is important for this recipe! You do not want to cream the butter together, it will change the texture of the muffin.

Flour
Pantry staple, All Purpose Flour, is all you need for these delicious muffins.

Brown Sugar
Light brown sugar will add an element of flavor and moisture to these muffins that regular granulated sugar will not add. You can replace the brown sugar for granulated sugar is you don't have it though!

Baking Soda
Do not substitute baking powder for baking soda in this recipe.

Chocolate Chips
Mini semi sweet chocolate chips are a great additions to these muffins, but if you prefer no chocolate, you can leave these out completely!

Step-By-Step Directions

Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are so fast and easy to make! You only need one bowl and a whisk and you will have these out of the oven in under twenty minutes.

Prepare the Muffin Batter

In a large bowl combine the melted butter, light brown sugar and egg and whisk until ingredients are fully combined.
Mash the ripened bananas and fold the mashed bananas into the egg mixture.
Whisk the flour, baking soda and cinnamon into the batter until smooth.
Fold the mini chocolate chips into the banana batter.

Scoop The Batter Into Muffin Molds

Scoop the muffin batter into the prepared muffin pan and fill ¾ full. Sprinkle the top of each muffin with cinnamon sugar mixture.

Bake The Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the muffin springs back at the touch.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minute before removing them from the muffin pan.

Tips and FAQS To Make the Best Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ripe Bananas
It is very important to use ripe bananas when you are baking banana muffins. Yellow with some brown speckles or even more brown is great. This ensures the bananas are soft and sweet, which is exactly what you need for delicious muffins. Do not bake with green bananas!

Chocolate Chips
I love using mini chocolate chips for these mini size muffins, but you can use regular chocolate chips as well. If you prefer no chocolate chips, you can leave them out completely!

Can I make these mini muffins into regular size muffins?

Yes! You will get fewer muffins and you will need to adjust the baking time but these are just as delicious bigger.

How do I know when my muffins are done baking?

Using the timer on your oven is great, but all ovens bake differently. To make sure your muffins are done, you can press on the top of the muffins and make sure that it springs back at you and doesn't sink in. Another way is to put a toothpick into the muffin and make sure that it comes out clean!

Can you freeze Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins?

Yes! Once the banana muffins are baked and cooled, place the muffins in a ziplock bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the muffins overnight and rewarm in the microwave or oven to freshen them up!

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