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Delicious chocolate chip banana bread muffins on a cooling rack.

Banana Bread Muffins

Delicious and moist banana muffins perfect for breakfast or a snack, made with ripe bananas and optional chocolate chips and walnuts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bananas
  • 4 medium overripe bananas (with brown spots)
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup plain flour (all-purpose)
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/3 cup melted butter (cooled slightly)
  • 1 large egg (whisked)
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
  • 1/2 cup crushed walnuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare muffin pan.
  2. Mash bananas in a large bowl, then add egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Combine with wet ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if using.
  4. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full.
  5. Bake for 15-21 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.