Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are a classic combination that feels like a warm hug. They are soft, moist, and have the perfect balance of banana to chocolate. These muffins are the ultimate companion for a morning coffee or a cozy afternoon treat.
With rich ingredients like bananas, chocolate chips, and sour cream, they are pillowy soft and creamy. Being extremely versatile, feel free to add in variations such as chopped walnuts or peanut butter chips. Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are the perfect comfort food with simple ingredients, quick preparation, and big flavor.
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Key Ingredients
Let’s take a closer look at the ingredients that make up these delicious muffins.
Flour
I use King Arthur flour for all of my baking needs. (Not an affiliate – just really like their flour!) This specific all-purpose flour has a higher protein percentage (11.7%) than most other brands. A higher protein percentage equates to a stronger flour. All-purpose flour serves a wide variety of baking needs from cakes to pies to some breads.
Granulated Sugar
We use granulated sugar in this recipe to not only add sweetness but to tenderize as well. When sugar is added, it results in the flour and eggs forming weaker bonds which produces a more tender crumb.
Baking Soda
Baking soda serves as a leavening agent.
Eggs
Eggs provide structure to the muffins.
Vegetable Oil
Oil is used to keep the muffins moist. We use vegetable oil in this recipe but canola oil would work too.
Sour Cream
Sour cream adds moisture to the muffins and makes them incredibly soft.
Salt
Salt enhances the other flavors in the muffins and balances the sweetness.
Vanilla Extract
Vanilla enhances all the other flavors in the muffins.
Bananas
Bananas add the banana flavor to the muffins as well as moisture. It is best to use bananas that are very ripe. This is great for using up a bunch of bananas that may go to waste and then freezing the muffins for later.
Chocolate Chips
I like to use semi-sweet chocolate chips in these muffins but feel free to use whatever you prefer. Dark chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, milk chocolate chips, or even a combination would all work!
Can I add in Other Variations to Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins?
Yes! These muffins are so versatile. Feel free to add in some walnuts, peanut butter chips, or other types of chocolate chips such as milk chocolate or dark chocolate.
Can I Freeze Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins?
Absolutely! Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to a week, and up to 3 months in the freezer. To freeze, make sure muffins are cooled completely. Then, place them in an airtight container and label with the recipe name and date. When ready to use, thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature. To warm them, pop in the microwave for a few seconds.
Tips
- Measure correctly – I highly recommend using a kitchen scale when baking. Because baking measurements need to be exact, using a scale helps to measure as precisely as possible. It quite honestly was a complete game changer for me when I first started using one!
- Room temperature is important! When certain ingredients (eggs, cream cheese, butter, etc.) are listed as room temperature, there are scientific reasons behind this. At room temperature, these ingredients blend together better and result in a smoother batter. Ultimately, you will end up with a better final product!
- Over-mixing – Take care to not over-mix the muffin batter. When batter is mixed too much, the muffins may be dense and tough.
- Bananas – It is best to use very ripe bananas for this recipe. This is great for using up a bunch of bananas that may go to waste and then freezing the muffins for later!
My Preferred Tools
You may already have many of these items in your kitchen. I recommend the following for this recipe:
- Kitchen Scale – precisely measure ingredients
- Stand Mixer – to mix batter
- Muffin Tins – to bake muffins
- Muffin Liners – to bake muffins
- Cooling Racks – to cool muffins and dishwasher friendly!!
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are soft, moist, creamy, and have the perfect balance of banana to chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 1 egg, room temp
- 1 cup (3 medium) bananas, mashed
- ¼ cup (60 g) sour cream, room temp
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Directions
- Step 1 PREP: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line muffin tins with paper liners.
- Step 2 BATTER: Mix together flour, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips in large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, egg, bananas, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Stir liquid mixture into dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix. Pour batter about 2/3 full into prepared muffin tin.
- Step 3 BAKE: Bake at 425 degrees F for 5 minutes. Then, reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 13-15 minutes.
- Step 4 STORAGE: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to a week, and up to 3 months in the freezer.
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