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Cozy Small-Batch Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins: Best Easy Recipe

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These tender, not-too-sweet banana muffins are studded with melty chocolate chips and come together in about 15 minutes. Perfect for using up two ripe bananas, this small-batch recipe makes exactly six muffins—ideal for cozy mornings or a quick treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup or 240g)
  • 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (90g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 6-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth (a few lumps are fine).
  3. Pour the melted butter over the mashed bananas and stir until combined.
  4. Add the granulated sugar, room-temperature egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold until just combined—do not overmix. A few small lumps are fine.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips with a few gentle strokes. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of chips to sprinkle on top if desired.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the 6 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Press reserved chocolate chips into the tops if using.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tops should be golden and spring back when lightly touched.
  10. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and flavor. Room temperature ingredients ensure a smooth batter. Do not overmix to avoid dense muffins. For mini muffins, bake 10-12 minutes. Muffins taste even better the next day. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze individually for up to 3 months.

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