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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Gianna says
I made these once and they were so good! I want to make them again but this time I don’t have any chocolate chips, would it be fine if I just left them out or would it mess up the texture?
Dina says
Hi Gianna, the texture will still be great. You just won’t have the melty morsels of gooey chocolate in every bite.
Ann says
Best banana chocolate chip muffins I have ever tasted very buttery and melt in your mouth moist.
Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Dina says
I am so glad you loved it, Ann! Thank you for sharing your kind feedback! 🙂
Raegan says
These were fantastic! I only had salted butter on hand, so I just didn’t add the extra salt called for in the dry ingredients, and they tasted great! I used mini chocolate chips and cooked at exactly 350 for 20 minutes, and toothpicks came out clean! Glad I saved the recipe to make again soon! Just wondering how it’s best to store them for a few days…. fridge? Countertop? Any suggestions? Thank you!!
Dina says
Thank you again, Raegan for your feedback! I just saw your question after answering your first comment. The best way to store them for a few days is in an airtight container at room temperature. Hope that helps! 🙂
Raegan says
These were fantastic! I only had salted butter on hand, so I just didn’t add the extra salt called for in the dry ingredients, and they tasted great! I used mini chocolate chips and cooked at exactly 350 for 20 minutes, and toothpicks came out clean! Glad I saved the recipe to make again soon!
Dina says
Very happy to hear you loved these muffins, Raegan! Awesome to hear that you made mini muffins and they turned out delicious! Thank you for keeping this recipe as a family favorite! Thank you for taking the time to leave your awesome feedback! I hope you find more delicious recipes to enjoy from my blog! 🙂
Suzanne says
Mmmm.. yummers. I was craving banana chocolate chip muffin and I found this recipe and within seconds of them being done cooking my family ate them all🤣🤣🤣😂. Great recipe!!!
Dina says
Thank you, Suzanne! Always makes me happy when the whole family loves my recipes! Thank you for your feedback and support of my blog! 🙂
Wendylou says
Totally delicious, moist, full of banana flavor and Simply Homecooked, as your name suggests! Definitely a keeper.
Dina says
Yay! Awesome to hear this recipe is a keeper! Thank you for your feedback and support! 🙂
Alejandra says
So so good! I only had three bananas and only used one stick of butter and they turned out delicious😋
Dina says
Yay! Happy to hear these cookies turned out deliciously! Thank you so much for your feedback, Alejandra! 🙂
Danielle Dittmar says
I made these for my picky children. They’ve eaten them all week for breakfast. This morning, we ran out. They both asked me to make more and my 12 year old said she loves these muffins. They was a big win. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Danielle Dittmar says
I meant to say “this was a big win!”
Dina says
That’s amazing Danielle! I am so happy to hear that your kiddos loved the muffins 🙂
Katie says
Sooooo good!!!!!! I finally found the right recipe. Thank you!!
Dina says
That’s amazing Katie! I am so glad that you landed on my recipe! Thank you for taking the time to write your kind feedback 🙂
Emily says
Great recipe! So yummy. I was short one banana and was afraid there would not be enough banana flavor. Three worked great. Lots of banana flavor with the chocolate chips. Thank you for this great recipe.
Dina says
You are very welcome Emily! Very happy to hear you loved this banana muffin recipe and were able to make it work with what you had! Thank you for your feedback and support! 🙂
Ouleiyah says
The flavor profile is yummy. But the texture came out a bit chewy and less crumbly and light, as I would have hoped.
Dina says
Hi 🙂 Happy to hear you enjoyed the flavor of these muffins! To make it lighter you can replace the butter with oil. I use butter because it helps with the flavor profile. Thank you for your feedback! 🙂
Linda says
2nd time making these everyone loves this recipe. Is the only difference I add the chunk chocolate with Mini chocolates on top and it is so good.
Dina says
Hi Linda 🙂 I’m so happy to hear you loved these banana muffins! Always excited when my recipes are repeated in people’s homes! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback! I hope you find more delicious recipes on my food blog! 🙂
Jodi says
I made the recipe exactly as written except I made mini muffins instead of the bigger muffins. It made I think close to 45 mini muffins. They were moist, absolutely delicious! I do not trust myself, so I took them into work. They were gone before lunch! Will definetly make these again! Such an easy and delicious way to use up ripe bananas!
Dina says
Yay! That is so awesome to hear Jodi! Glad to hear that everyone loved these banana chocolate chip muffins so much! Awesome that this will be a repeat recipe! Thank you for your feedback and support! I hope you find more recipes to enjoy from my food blog! 🙂
Christine D. says
These are the very best banana muffins, ever! I’m 36 years old, have 4 kids, and this is my first comment on a blog. I I kid you not. That is how perfect they are. Thank you for this recipe that I will be keeping in my family for years to come!
Dina says
Wow Christine, that’s a huge compliment! Thank you so much for taking the time to write your kind recipe review! I really appreciate it. And I hope you find many more successful recipes on my website! 😊
Lori says
Wow! These are excellent! Thank you for sharing. I love the fact that the muffins are baked through with no mushiness in the middle. I used chocolate chunks instead of chocolate chips, but followed the recipe exactly otherwise. Thinking I may try browning the butter a bit next time just for kicks 🙂
Dina says
Yay! That is so awesome to hear Lori! I am so happy that you loved these muffins so much! Love the chocolate chunks idea! Let me know how they turn out with browning the butter! Thank you so much for your feedback and support! 🙂
Kate says
I have never had a better muffin! They are so delicious! The only thing I did differently was I made sure my eggs were room temperature before adding them to the mixture.
Dina says
Yay! That is so awesome to hear Kate! Always happy when people love my recipes! Thank you so much for you kind feedback and support! 🙂
Regina says
These are so good!!! I only had one egg in the house so I added 1/4 cup applesauce & 1/2 tsp baking powder just because. Wonder muffins. Thanks for the recipe.
I would include a picture if I knew how.
Dina says
That is so awesome to hear that you loved these banana chocolate chip muffins, Regina! Glad to hear you were able to make this recipe work! Thank you so much for your feedback! I hope you find more delicious recipes to enjoy from my food blog! 🙂
Stacy says
If you brown the butter it really takes these beauties to the next level. Absolutely the best banana muffin I’ve ever had.
Dina says
Hi Stacy 🙂 So happy that you think these banana chocolate chip muffins are the best you have ever had! Love the addition of the browned butter! Thank you for your feedback and support! I hope you find more recipes to enjoy on my food blog! 🙂
Allie Betterton says
I only have salted butter 😭 will it work…or do I need to make a Walmart run?
Dina says
Hi Allie 🙂 I would not use salted butter to make these muffins. The salt ratio will be off and it will alter the taste. Let me know how these muffins turn out! 🙂
Carmen carrier says
Made six large ones instead of 12 regular size and cooked for 25 minutes. Added a pinch of apple pie spice for my own twist and so so good! Thanks so much for this recipe!
Dina says
You are very welcome Carmen! Glad to hear you were able to make this banana chocolate chip muffin recipe work for you! Thank you so much for your feedback! 🙂