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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Alyssa says
My 12 year old is obsessed with these right now, as well as my husband’s entire work crew. I double up the batch and make them in mini muffin Tins. Bake at 350° for about 24 minutes and they are yum yum. Perfect popable bite.
Alyssa says
**** 14 minutes
Dina says
That is so awesome to hear Alyssa! Always a win when the kids love it! Love the idea of the mini muffins! Thank you so much for your awesome feedback! I hope you find more recipes to enjoy with your family!
Bethany says
Made these today and WOW! So good! Best banana muffins ever. I’m curious as to how they will freeze?
Dina says
That’s amazing Bethany! I am so thrilled to hear that you loved these so much! You can most definitely freeze them! Once they have cooled, place them in an air-tight container for up to 3 months. Then thaw at room temperature when ready to enjoy.
Fatima says
Really great recipe!
Dina says
Thank you, Fatima! I a glad that you enjoyed these banana muffins!
Linda says
Oh my…these turned out perfectly! Best banana nut muffin recipe yet!
Dina says
That is so awesome to hear Linda! Makes me so happy to hear that you love these banana nut muffins so much! Thank you so much for your awesome feedback! I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my food blog! 🙂
michelly says
the best banana muffins you will ever make!
Dina says
Thank you Michelly! Awesome to hear you loved these banana chocolate chip muffins! Thank you for your feedback! 🙂
Carly says
Question??? Twelve tablespoons of butter? That seems like a lot. For my banana bread I usually use about 5-6 tablespoons. I just wanted to make sure I was reading it correctly.
Dina says
Hi Carly, I know it seems like a lot of butter (which it is) but the results are phenomenal. They are so moist and rich!
Meghan says
My 8 year old and I made these and they turned out great! I was expecting them to be super sweet but they were just right. We filled these almost to the top of the lining and were able to make about 20 muffins. Baked for 22 minutes perfectly, will definitely keep this in the rotation!
Dina says
Meghan, I am so thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed these muffins. Thank you for taking the time to write your kind recipe review! I really appreciate it 😊
Suzanne Jost says
The amounts for the Ingredients are not listed!
Dina says
Hi Suzanne, if you scroll to the bottom of the post to the printable recipe card, you will see all the amounts of ingredients there. I hope you love the recipe!
Camille says
Lovely chocolate chip banana nut muffins! This recipe is a keeper and my new go-to. Perfectly moist and delicate crumb. I used pecans instead of walnuts and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips because I don’t like when the chocolate overpowers the other flavors. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Dina says
Thank you for the awesome feedback Camille! I am all about the texture when it comes to muffins, and these definitely don’t disappoint. They are so Irresistibly moist! I am so glad you loved them!
Kim says
Ok, I can finally say that I’ve had a “best” recipe!! This one was off the charts amazing! I used my silicone muffin to bake them and avoided the papers. Mini chocolate chips cause I love chocolate in every bite! Hands down a winner and my new go to recipe for banana chocolate chip muffins🤩
Dina says
Yay! You are too kind Kim! So happy that you loved these banana chocolate chip muffins so much! Always exciting when my recipes turn into family favorites! I hope you find more recipes to enjoy on my website! 🙂
Melody Busch says
Mine turned out pretty well the only thing I would say is that there a bit plain so I’d suggest adding cane sugar on top of a tablespoon of two of golden syrup
Dina says
Hi Melody, thank you for the honest feedback 🙂
Dhara says
Hi Dina,
Can you please provide the metrics measurements of this recipe
Thank you
Dina says
Hi Dhara 🙂 Under the ingredients, I have a tab to convert to metric measurements. It is an automated conversion of the measurements. I have noticed that sometimes a few of the quantities are slightly different than what I measure but it should be good 🙂 Let me know how it goes 🙂
Molly says
I had 2 bananas that were too ripe to eat so I halved this recipe, which yielded 7 muffins. I’ve been on the hunt for a good banana bread recipe (because we never finish our bananas in time) and this is the first one I’ve truly loved. I left the nuts out, but did everything else exactly like the recipe called for. Excited to make these again!
Dina says
Hi Molly 🙂 So happy to hear that you loved this banana muffins recipe! Adjustments are always welcome to any recipe 🙂 So awesome that this recipe will be a repeat in your home! Thank you so much for your feedback and I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my blog! 🙂
Kath T. says
This recipe makes the best banana muffins ever! Very moist and tender. My entire family flipped over them. I got 12 regular sized muffins and 9 mini muffins. Will definitely make again and again. Thanks for the recipe!
Dina says
You are very welcome! So happy to hear you and your family loved these banana chocolate chip muffins so much! I am always excited when my recipes will be on repeat in people’s homes! Thank you so much for your feedback and support! 🙂
Shari says
The best… so yummy so moist
I put semi sweet morsels inside
And topped with mini morsels!
Dina says
I am so glad you loved this Shari! Thanks for the positive feedback 🙂
Katelyn says
These are so fantastic, thanks for the recipe! My boyfriend and I are LOVING them 😍
Dina says
I am so happy to hear that Katelyn! Thank you for taking the time to write your kind recipe feedback 🙂
Sonia Kathleen Saldana says
I have made A lot of banana nut muffins and bread, but these are The BEST I’ve ever made! I have found my forever recipe. Thank U for sharing!
😋🍌
Dina says
You are very welcome Sonia! 🙂 Very happy to hear you love these banana chocolate chip muffins so much! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback and I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my blog to enjoy! 🙂
Erna says
Just did half Recipe and turned out good! Thanks for sharing, will make more.
Dina says
You are very welcome Erna! Happy to hear these banana muffins turned out for you! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback 🙂
Julie Smith says
I used this recipe to make 6 jumbo muffins today. They were delicious! I was pleasantly surprised with how good they were. I will definitely keep this recipe and use it again!
simplyhomecooked says
Happy to hear you loved these banana chocolate chip muffins! And very excited that this recipe will be a repeat in your home 🙂 Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review, Julie 🙂 I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my blog!
Anna Kovalev says
These look wonderful! We love banana bread so this will be a great twist to that!
simplyhomecooked says
This is literally the best banana dessert I have ever made. Anyone who tries these falls in love instantly. They are dangerously delicious! 😉