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
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.
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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Full Recipe Instructions
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
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
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Beth says
I made this recipe last night and it turned out to be the BEST banana nut chocolate chip muffin I have EVER had! I am sure I will be making these muffins many more times! Thank you so much for sharing this easy and delicious recipe! My daughter and I love it!!
Dina says
You are too kind Beth! That makes me so happy that you and your daughter love this banana chocolate chip muffin recipe so much! I am always happy when my recipes become family favorites. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your awesome feedback! I hope you support my blog more by finding more family favorites here! 🙂
Review Guru says
One of my families favorite. I’ve tried so many that I’ve tossed out. This is a definite keeper
Dina says
Wow thank you for your kind words! I am so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed these banana chocolate chip muffins! 🙂
Rachel says
I made them today and they all collapsed and went tiny. The kids still loved them 😂👏
Dina says
Oh no! At least the kids still loved the taste 🙂
Ariel Boyer says
All time favorite way to use my overly ripe bananas! So so glad I found this recipe! I’ve tried a lot that were always kind of meh but these are just next level in my opinion!
Dina says
Thank you so much Ariel! I am so glad you came across my recipe!
Trish says
Made these, my husband loves them.
Dina says
Hi Trish 🙂 Happy to hear you husband enjoyed these muffins. Thank you for your feedback! 🙂
Aubrey says
The BEST banana muffins I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating!! Heaven is real, and it is currently sitting on my kitchen counter in muffin form. Perfectly fluffy and moist, I will be sharing this recipe with all those who are worthy of this deliciousness!
Dina says
You are too kind Aubrey! 🙂 Awesome to hear these muffins are the best you have ever tried! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with everyone. I am glad that you found my food website and I hope you find more recipes to enjoy. 🙂
Lindsay says
This recipe is absolutely delicious! I find myself craving them and hoping we have overripe bananas. Is there anyway to add oats to this? Like a 1/2 cup of rolled oats?
Dina says
Hi Lindsay 🙂 I am happy to hear you love my banana chocolate chip muffin recipe! Regarding the rolled oats. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work but I have personally not tried doing that. So I can’t say how it would turn out. If you give it a try let me know how it goes. 🙂
Megan Bucellato says
Amazing! I doubled the recipe. I skipped the walnuts and didn’t have extra chips for the top and they still turned out moist!
Dina says
Hi Megan 🙂 Glad to hear these muffins tasted amazing even with the alteration! Thank you so much for giving my recipe a try. I hope you find more recipes to enjoy from my food blog! 🙂
Kaitlyn says
This is definitely my go to banana muffin recipe. They turn out perfect every time
Dina says
Yay! That is so awesome to hear Kaitlyn! 🙂 I am very happy that this banana chocolate chip muffin recipe is now a family favorite. Thank you so much for your support of my food website! 🙂
Anita says
I changed both sugars to monkfruit. Everyone loved them.
Dina says
Hi Anita 🙂 I am glad that these muffins turned out delicious with the monkfruit. Thank you for your feedback about that. 🙂
Lauren says
These muffins are soooo good! I always have bad luck baking banana bread so figured I’d try something different with my unused bananas. And this was the perfect recipe! I’ll definitely be making these every time I have extra bananas lying around. I’ll also try using gluten free flower next time so my sister can enjoy them too.
Dina says
Hi Lauren 🙂 I am so glad that you found this banana muffin recipe and gave it a try! So awesome to hear this will be a go to recipe in your home! Let me know how these muffins turn out with the gluten free flour. Thank you so much for your feedback and support. 🙂
Jerry says
Thank you for the recipe!
Are you saying that there is 415 calories in one muffin!?
That seems extreme. Can you please, specify the weight or amount that is 415kc?
Thank you
Dina says
Hi Jerry, the nutritional value is an autogenerated app that calculates the calories based off the list if ingredients and serving amount. These muffins have quite a bit of butter so I wouldn’t be surprised if they have a higher calories count. They are definitely indulgent 🙂
Noren says
Lovely moist with lots of flavour. Thankyou for sharing. .
Dina says
Thank you Noren, I am so glad that you enjoyed this recipe!