If you like your breakfast sweet, then these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are going to wow you. Melted chocolate and crunchy walnuts in a moist banana muffin, these are decadent.
For more tasty breakfast desserts, try these chewy oatmeal banana cookies and this double chocolate banana bread.
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Recipe Details
When it comes to sweet treats for breakfast, you can’t go wrong with these decadent Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. They also make a delicious afternoon treat or dessert.
- TASTE: These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are so sweet and chocolaty. They have the most scrumptious flavor.
- TEXTURE: Made with ripe bananas, brown sugar, and butter, they are rich and moist. Then add the melted chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts and you have a muffin that’s melt-in-your-mouth good.
- TIME: These muffins will take 37 minutes.
- EASE: This tasty recipe is easy to make and uses pantry basics you already have on hand.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Flour- All-purpose flour is the base of these muffins.
- Butter- This ingredient keeps them nice and moist. Use unsalted so you can control the salt level.
- Sugars- Both granulated white sugar and brown sugar are used. They make this recipe nice and sweet, and the brown sugar adds moisture.
- Eggs- These will help bind the ingredients while adding lift to the muffins.
- Baking soda- This is the main leavening agent. It keeps them airy and fluffy.
- Salt- Just a little to balance the sweet.
- Vanilla- This also enhances the chocolate sweetness in these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. Use pure rather than imitation vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- Bananas- Use ones that are very ripe. It doesn’t matter if they’re mushy since we’re baking with them anyway. Very ripe bananas are at the peak of their sweetness.
- Walnuts- Chopped walnuts can be store-bought or chopped at home.
- Chocolate Chips- Semi-sweet chocolate chips have a touch of bitterness in the sweet, which keeps these muffins from being over the top sweet.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute different nuts- Try this recipe with pecans, hazelnuts, or macadamia nuts instead of walnuts.
- Add cacao powder- Add cacao powder to the batter to give these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins an extra chocolaty flavor.
- Substitute different chocolates- Make these muffins with white chocolate, dark chocolate, or milk chocolate chips.
- Make it allergen-friendly- Substitute the flour for gluten-free baking flour, 1:1, and use dairy-free butter and chocolate chips. You can also leave out the nuts to avoid allergens.
How to Make Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Mix the butter, sugars, and vanilla. In a large bowl, add the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Use an electric hand mixer or whisk to combine everything together for about 1 minute.
- Add the eggs and bananas. Mix in the eggs on medium. Then in a separate bowl, mash the bananas and add them to the batter. Mix again.
- Add the dry ingredients. Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into the bowl and mix until everything is incorporated.
- Add the walnuts and chocolate chips. Now fold the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips into the muffin batter with a spatula until thoroughly combined.
- Fill the muffin tin. Line the muffin tins with cupcake liners. Then fully fill each of the prepared muffin cups with batter. You should get 12-13 muffins from this recipe.
- Bake. Top the Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins with extra chocolate chips and bake for 20-24 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pro Tip: Adding extra chocolate chips on top isn’t necessary, but it will make your homemade muffins look even more delicious.
Recipe Tips
- Sift the dry ingredients- This helps them combine thoroughly with the wet ingredients and avoids clumps of flour that will taste bad in your muffin when they cook.
- Ripen the bananas yourself- Place unripe bananas on a baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Let them cool before using them.
- Use cupcake liners- This saves a lot of mess when you’re baking them as the melted chocolate can ooze out. They’re also easier to store when in paper liners.
- Add chocolate chips on top- This step makes your Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins look professional with a delicious covering of melting chocolate chips generously sprinkled on top.
FAQs
How do I keep my muffins moist?
If you want to keep your muffins moist, allow them to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. Layer paper towels above and below the muffins to absorb excess moisture so they also don’t get soggy.
Should I refrigerate banana muffins?
No, you don’t need to refrigerate banana muffins. They will last for a week at room temperature in an airtight container, or they can be refrigerated or frozen if you want to keep them longer.
Serving Suggestions
These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are great as a sweet morning meal or an afternoon snack. Serve them with your favorite desserts and breakfast dishes.
- Eggs: Serve these muffins with Easy Poached Eggs with Caramelized Onions, Shakshuka, Eggs Benedict, or Quiche Lorraine.
- Pancakes: Pair these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins with Buttermilk Pancakes, Blueberry Breakfast Crepes, Cottage Cheese Pancakes, or Dutch Baby Pancakes.
- Smoothies: Enjoy them with an Acai Bowl, Mandarin Banana Smoothie, or Blueberry Smoothie Bowl.
- Beverages: Serve this recipe with a cup of hot coffee, tea, or Hot Chocolate. You can also try it with a homemade Caramel Frappuccino (Starbucks Copycat) or Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can make these ahead of time and store them in the fridge or freezer. They warm up easily in the microwave or oven.
Storing: Store these muffins by letting them cool completely before placing them in an airtight container with a paper towel over them.They will last for about a week in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
Freeze: You can freeze them once they’ve cooled in an airtight container for up to 3 months. When you are ready to serve, just allow them to defrost overnight in the fridge and then warm them up in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Chocolate, walnuts, bananas, & butter make these sweet treats so yummy.
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Servings: 12 Muffins
Calories: 415kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup golden brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup golden brown sugar, and 3/4 cup of unsalted melted butter. Use an electric hand mixer to combine everything together for about 1 minute on medium-low speed.
- Then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract along with 2 large eggs and mix them in on medium speed.
- Now in a separate bowl, mash up 4 ripe bananas (medium-sized). Then add them to the muffin batter.
- Then sift the dry ingredients in this order: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Now mix the dry ingredients into the banana muffin batter.
- Lastly, add 1 cup of chopped walnuts and 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips. Fold them in with a spatula.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each muffin full. You should get about 12-13 full muffins out of this recipe.
- Now top the muffins with extra chocolate chips and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-24 minutes.
Notes
- Sift the dry ingredients- This helps them combine thoroughly with the wet ingredients and avoids clumps of flour that will taste bad in your muffin when they cook.
- Ripen the bananas yourself- Place unripe bananas on a baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Let them cool before using them.
- Use cupcake liners- This saves a lot of mess when you’re baking them as the melted chocolate can ooze out. They’re also easier to store when in paper liners.
- Add chocolate chips on top- This step makes your Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins look professional with a delicious covering of melting chocolate chips generously sprinkled on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
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Bethan Childs says
Love these muffins, delicious and easy to make , my children love them too.
Dina says
Hi Bethan, thank you for giving my banana muffins recipe a try. Glad to hear you and your children loved them! Thank you for your kind words. 🙂
Lorraine says
Foolproof! I know I didn’t measure accurately and they turned out great. Thank-you for the easy to follow recipe.
(Some with nuts, some without?…next time I’ll add pumpkin seeds? Dates? Lots of possibilities! )
Dina says
You are very welcome Lorraine 🙂 Awesome to hear this banana muffin recipe was easy to follow. The beauty of recipes is that you can adjust it per preference and it will still taste amazing. Thank you for your awesome review! 🙂
Ryan Wahlberg says
Love these! About how many calories per muffin? I see it says 415kcal but that doesn’t seem right. Thanks!
Dina says
Hi Ryan, the nutrition facts calculator is an autogenerated guess. The best way to get a more accurate number is by pasting this link into myfitnesspal app as a new recipe. But to be honest, there is a good amount of butter in this recipe, so that is why the calorie count it quite high. Its definitely a splurge, but so so yummy!
Charlie says
My son and I make these at least once a month. We love them. We typically use pecans (that’s just what I have). We have also halved the recipe when we only have two ripe bananas.
Dina says
That’s amazing Charlie! I am so happy to hear that you and your son love these muffins.
Savanah says
I’ve never left a review on a recipe before. I’ve made tons of recipes I’ve found on Pinterest, especially in the last year since moving out on my own. I’ve gone absolutely crazy for these muffins. They’re so amazing, and so easy to make. I’ve made plenty of banana bread and other banana -chocolate -nut -creations and this is by far the best. Thank you so much for this recipe, I can imagine i’ll be making these for years and years to come.
Dina says
Oh my you are just too kind Savanah! Thank you so much for taking the time to write your kind feedback! I am so happy that you came across this recipe!
Grandma Di says
My grandkids love my muffins! I make organic muffins for them to take to school for a snack. Well sometimes I must admit, I do use regular chocolate chips. This recipe is their favorite, and it’s one of mine too. It’s the perfect muffin. From time to time I substitute organic coconut oil for the butter, and the grandkids (and ok, me too) like a bit more chocolate chips and I’ll use a total of 1 1/2 cups. I don’t do the nuts because the grandkids don’t like them. Thank you for this great recipe. I highly recommend it!
Dina says
Thank you for taking the time to write your kind feedback! I am happy to hear that youn all love this recipe!
Lu says
Very good combination of banana and chocolate chips. I’ve reduced the amount of butter and sugar and it was still great.
Dina says
I am so glad that you enjoyed this recipe 🙂 Thank you for the feedback!
Connie says
I love this recipe! My city shut down due to snow, and being in the south, we have no plows. My daughter and I bake often, and what a better day to do it…It came together so easily! Smelled so good as it baked! I used oil, because I only had 1 stick of butter. Soft, but not crumbly, perfect muffins. Will be my go to recipe from now on, thank you! Snow is melting, so we aren’t “trapped” for long!
Dina says
What a fun baking project to do with your daughter! I am so glad you found this recipe Connie! Thank you for leaving your kind feedback 🙂
Andrea Phillips says
My family loves these! I make them weekly. Thanks so much for such a great recipe!
Dina says
You are very welcome Andrea! It’s always a win when the whole family loves a recipe! I am so happy to hear that this recipe will be a repeat recipe in your home. Thank you for your support and kind feedback. 🙂
Molly says
Best muffins I’ve ever made. Always my go to recipe, truly delicious.
Dina says
That is so awesome to hear Molly! I am always happy to hear when people enjoy my recipes and make them a family favorite! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback about these banana chocolate chip muffins. 🙂
Trish says
Super yummy ! Moist and delicious!
Dina says
I am so glad you loved these muffins Trish! 🙂
Holly says
Sooooooo good! Next time I will double the recipe 😋 🤩
Dina says
I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed these banana chocolate chip muffins! Thank you for taking the time to write your kind feedback 🙂
Ella says
This was SO GOOD my family loved it! My mom got so mad cos they were too yummy. made them with 1/2c + 1t vegetable oil, as per the recommendation of another reader in the comments. Turned out fantastic. Will definitely make again.
Dina says
Haha I am happy to hear everyone loved the muffins even if it made them mad lol.