Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
Overview
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥣 Yield: 22 muffins
🍴 Category: Quick Breads
🔍 Keywords: Breads, < 60 Mins, Oven
Description
These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins have won over even the skeptics! A delightful blend of ripe bananas, rich chocolate chips, and crunchy pecans, they make for a perfect treat any time of day. Originally discovered in a Penzey’s spice catalog, this recipe has become a household favorite, praised for its irresistible taste and moist texture.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Grease two 12 cup muffin pans and set aside. |
| 2 | Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). |
| 3 | In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. |
| 4 | Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. |
| 5 | Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas until well combined. |
| 6 | In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. |
| 7 | Mix the chocolate chips and chopped pecans into the flour mixture. |
| 8 | Gradually add the flour mixture to the bowl with the butter mixture, stirring until just blended. |
| 9 | Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pans, filling each cup about 3/4 full. |
| 10 | Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. |
| 11 | Allow the muffins to cool in the pans for about 5 minutes. |
| 12 | Carefully run a dinner knife around the outside of each muffin to loosen it from the pan. |
| 13 | Allow the muffins to cool completely in the pans before removing them. |
| 14 | If the bottoms are still slightly damp, transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before wrapping. |
| 15 | These muffins freeze well for future enjoyment. |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 241
- Total Fat: 14.3g
- Saturated Fat: 4.8g
- Cholesterol: 30.3mg
- Sodium: 200.2mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 28g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 18.1g
- Protein: 2.9g
Tips and Serving Suggestions
- For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a dash of nutmeg or cloves to the batter.
- These muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet afternoon snack.
- Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an indulgent treat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
