Description
These banana muffins are incredibly moist and flavorful, featuring ripe bananas and indulgent chocolate chunks in every bite, making them the perfect treat for breakfast, snacks, or any time you need a cozy, sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
3 very ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
2 medium eggs
175 ml (¾ cup) oil
250 g (1¾ cups) plain flour
175 g (1 cup) caster sugar
1 tsp baking powder
100 g (½ cup) milk chocolate chunks (or chips)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F fan) or 200°C (400°F conventional), Gas Mark 6.
- In a bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, and oil until combined—expect a slightly lumpy mixture.
- Add the flour, caster sugar, baking powder, and chocolate chunks. Whisk gently until the batter is smooth with no flour pockets.
- Line a 12-hole muffin tray with cupcake liners. Scoop the batter evenly into each cup.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the muffins are golden and spring back when lightly pressed. Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Nutty Twist: Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
- Healthier Swap: Use brown sugar or honey instead of caster sugar to cut sweetness slightly.
- Flavor Boost: Add a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of vanilla extract for aromatic depth.
- Chocolate-Free: Omit the chocolate chunks and add dried fruit (like raisins or cranberries) or coconut flakes.
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute the flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend and check your baking powder for GF status.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
