This recipe makes 12 large muffins or 15 medium ones, perfect for lunchboxes, snacks, or an indulgent breakfast.
Why These Muffins Are Perfect for Kids
- Banana Sweetness: Natural sweetness from ripe bananas means less added sugar.
- Chocolate Chips: The ultimate kid-approved ingredient!
- Moist Texture: Yogurt and bananas keep these muffins soft and tender.
- Quick and Easy: Perfect for baking with little helpers.
Tips for Success
- Overripe Bananas Are Key: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavourful your muffins will be.
- Don’t Overmix: Gently fold the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer.
Get Creative
Want to switch it up?
- Add a handful of chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Swap chocolate chips for raisins or dried cranberries for a fruity twist.
- Use wholewheat flour for a nuttier flavor and added fiber.
These Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins are a foolproof recipe you’ll come back to again and again. They’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or anytime you need a little something sweet and satisfying.
Happy baking! 🎉
The Best Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins 🍌🍫
Looking for a delicious way to use up those ripe bananas sitting on your counter? These Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins are the perfect treat! Easy to make, moist, and bursting with chocolatey goodness, they’re a hit with kids and grown-ups alike.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Servings 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 250 g plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 100 g sugar
- 100 ml light oil (like sunflower, vegetable, or olive oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 180 g Greek or plain yoghurt
- 80 g chocolate chips plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:Set your oven to 170°C or 325 ℉ and line a muffin tin with paper cases.
- Mash the bananas:Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a small bowl until smooth.
- Prepare the dry ingredients:In a large mixing bowl, measure the flour, baking powder, and sugar. Sift everything together to combine evenly.
- Mix the wet ingredients:In a separate jug, whisk together the oil, yoghurt, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine the ingredients:Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Add the mashed bananas and chocolate chips. Gently fold everything together until just combined—don’t overmix!
- Scoop into cases:Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cases. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top of each muffin for a bakery-style finish.
- Bake to perfection:Place the muffins in the oven and bake for 25-28 minutes, or until golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and enjoy:Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool before digging in.
Keyword Baking, Banana, Chocolate, Lunch Box, Snack
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