Description
Deliciously moist mini banana muffins made with ripe bananas, bursting with flavor and enhanced by mini chocolate chips. Perfect as a snack or breakfast treat, these muffins are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter melted
- 2 eggs
- 3 bananas very ripe
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- mini chocolate chips (quantity to taste, approximately ½ cup)
Instructions
- Mix Butter and Sugar: Combine the melted butter and sugar in a large bowl until well mixed.
- Add Eggs: Crack in the eggs and stir thoroughly to incorporate them into the butter-sugar mixture.
- Mash Bananas and Combine: Mash the ripe bananas until smooth, then stir them into the mixture along with the lemon juice to add freshness and prevent browning.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold in mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare Muffin Pan and Fill: Grease a mini muffin pan well, then spoon the batter into each cup filling about 3/4 full. Sprinkle additional mini chocolate chips on top for extra texture and sweetness.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin pan in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 18 minutes or until the sides are golden brown and the tops are set without any moistness.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before popping them out. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
- To make banana bread instead, use the same ingredients and instructions but pour the batter into a loaf pan and bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze fully cooled muffins in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat muffins in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to restore fresh-baked warmth.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure soft, tender muffins.
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
