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Get the Recipe Small Batch Banana Chocolate Muffins
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are a classic combination, and this small-batch recipe makes it a breeze to whip them up for a quick, easy, delicious breakfast! The light, moist muffins are well-loved by kids and adults alike.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 muffins
Calories: 179 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoon unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1/2 /2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 /4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 /4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 /2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 /2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 /4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/8 /8 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 /4 cup mashed bananas (~2 medium) extra ripe
- 1/2 /2 cup chocolate chips*
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line 7-8 muffin tins (or 9, see notes) with paper liners.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and sugars. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and stir until just combined (the dough will seem dry here - don't worry!). Fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips just until incorporated (you don't want to overmix).
- Fill muffin liners almost to the top (see note to fill less). If desired, place several additional chocolate chips on top of the muffins. Bake for 20-22 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers bounce back when lightly touched. Remove from pan and let cool slightly before eating. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Any chocolate chips work in this recipe.
- Updated 12/2020: I retested the recipe several times with exact banana measurements for consistency (opposed to "2 bananas") and have updated from 7 to 8 muffins per your feedback and these additional tests. The batter will fit 8 muffin tins almost all the way full, creating larger muffins. Alternatively, you can fill the muffins 3/4ths of the way full to make 9 muffins with a more domed shape after baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
86mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
214IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 214IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.