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Mini Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chips Recipe

4.5 from 65 reviews

Delightfully moist and flavorful mini banana muffins loaded with ripe bananas and a touch of mini chocolate chips. This quick and easy recipe yields bite-sized treats perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 very ripe bananas
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • Mini chocolate chips (quantity to preference, plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Combine Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix together the melted butter and sugar until well combined and slightly creamy.
  2. Add Eggs: Crack the eggs into the butter-sugar mixture and beat them in, ensuring the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  3. Mash Bananas: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, then stir the mashed bananas into the wet mixture.
  4. Add Lemon Juice: Stir in the tablespoon of lemon juice to help enhance the banana flavor and keep the mixture fresh.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
  6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing and ensure tender muffins.
  7. Add Mini Chocolate Chips: Fold mini chocolate chips into the batter evenly, reserving some to sprinkle on top for extra chocolate bursts.
  8. Fill Muffin Pan: Spoon the batter into a well-greased mini muffin pan, filling each cup about three-quarters full, and sprinkle additional mini chocolate chips on top of each muffin.
  9. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the muffins for 15-18 minutes, or until the sides are golden brown and the tops appear set and not moist.
  10. Cool and Remove: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then pop them out carefully to cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. Serve: Enjoy these delightful mini banana muffins warm or at room temperature, perfect for any time of day.

Notes

  • Banana Bread Variation: Use the same ingredients and preparation steps, but pour the batter into a loaf pan and bake at 350°F for about 1 hour for a delicious banana bread loaf.
  • Storage: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
  • Freezing: Cool muffins completely before freezing in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
  • Reheating: Warm frozen or stored muffins in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to refresh them before eating.

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