Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190 grams)
- 1 cup white sugar (200 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 medium bananas, mashed
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup oil (120 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (175 grams), plus more for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the batter.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, white sugar, baking soda, and salt. This will ensure even distribution of the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Add wet ingredients: To the bowl with dry ingredients, add the mashed bananas, the egg, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined, creating a smooth and consistent batter.
- Incorporate chocolate chips: Fold in 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips using a baking spatula to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
- Divide batter: Using a ladle, spoon the batter into a paper-lined standard 12-cup muffin tin, dividing the batter evenly among the cups to ensure uniform baking.
- Add topping: Sprinkle additional semisweet chocolate chips on top of each muffin cup for extra chocolate flavor and an appealing appearance.
- Bake the muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully baked.
- Cool the muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely, which helps maintain their moist texture.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
- If you prefer, substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier twist, though texture might be slightly denser.
- Oil can be replaced with melted butter for a richer taste.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- Check for doneness starting at 15 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- These muffins freeze well; wrap individually and store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian