Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Easy Recipe!)

Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins for are a fun and delicious treat! Bursting with the sweet goodness of ripe bananas and a hint of vanilla, these bite-sized treats are the perfect way to use up your overripe bananas! 

Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins are one of my favorite treats to make with leftover ripe bananas. Made with simple ingredients, you're going to want to make these whenever you have over-ripe bananas around. 

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• You'll Love Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins 
• Ingredients
• How To Make Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
• Recipe Tips
• Frequently Asked Questions About Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
• More Muffin Recipes You Might Enjoy
• Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Love muffins? Try my Cinnamon Chip Muffins and my Cinnamon Streusel Muffins for more delicious muffin recipes! And, for another delicious way to use up ripe bananas, try this Brown Butter Banana Cake recipe! 

You'll Love Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins 

If you have ripe bananas, use them to make this simple mini banana chocolate chip muffins recipe. With just a few ingredients you can have delicious mini muffins in no time! 

This is a great recipe to have on hand whenever you are craving a little treat. It makes super moist muffins without a lot of work. 

Ripe bananas add so much extra natural sweetness to the muffin batter. Plus, this is a great recipe to get little hands to help with because it's so simple and fun to make. 

You'll love that this recipe comes together fast and has the most amazing texture. It's truly the best way to use up ripe bananas. 

So, if you're looking for a simple and easy breakfast or snack treat, give these Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins a try. You're going to love them! 

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: Use regular unbleached white flour. You could substitute whole wheat flour. 
• Baking soda: Make sure you are using baking soda and not baking powder.
• Salt: Just a pinch of kosher salt helps to balance the sweetness of the muffins.
• Ripe bananas: You'll need about 2 medium to large ripe bananas. The exact size isn't too important. 
• Granulated sugar: Use regular white sugar. You can add substitute brown sugar or use an equal amount of both.
• Large egg: One large egg will help to bind all of the ingredients together. 
• Vegetable oil: Keeps the muffins tender and moist. Use a neutral flavored oil like vegetable oil, avocado oil, or canola oil. 
• Vanilla extract: a bit of vanilla extract helps to flavor the muffins.
• Mini Chocolate Chips: the mini chocolate chips will make sure you get chocolate in every bite. You can substitute regular chocolate chips or dark chocolate too. 

How To Make Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins come together fast and only require a few ingredient. Start by preheating your oven to 350 °F and prepare a mini muffin tin with mini muffin liners or non-stick cooking spray.

Step 1. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 2. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mash ripe bananas and combine them with granulated sugar. Add beaten egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed banana mixture. Mix until well combined.

Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to over mix; a few lumps are okay.

Step 3: Add mini chocolate chips: Then, add in the mini chocolate chips and stir just until the mixture is incorporated. 

Step 4. Fill mini muffin pan and bake: Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared mini muffin pan using a cookie scoop, filling each muffin cup until about two-thirds full.

Bake on the center rack in a preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, the move to a wire rack to cool completely. 

NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!

Recipe Tips

• The riper the bananas, the better. Overripe bananas not only add sweetness but also enhance the banana flavor in the muffins.
• When combining wet and dry ingredients, stir until just combined. Over mixing can result in dense muffins.
• Use a toothpick to check for doneness. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs (but not wet batter), the muffins are ready.
• Store leftover mini banana chocolate chips muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for two days or refrigerate for up to a week. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Can I replace vegetable oil with another oil or butter?

Absolutely! You can use melted butter or a neutral-flavored oil like canola oil or melted coconut oil as a substitute for vegetable oil.

How To Ripen Bananas Quickly

Riper bananas provide more sweetness and flavor. To speed up the ripening process, microwave the unpeeled bananas for 30-second intervals until they become ripe - the more brown spots, the better.

You can also ripen bananas in your oven. Place unpeeled bananas on a baking sheet. Bake at 300°F for 15-30 minutes, or until the skin turns black and the bananas are soft. Let bananas cool before peeling and scooping out the fruit.

Can I store these muffins at room temperature?

Yes, store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two. For longer storage, consider freezing.

How do I freeze these muffins?

Place completely cooled muffins in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then, transfer them to a sealed bag or airtight container. This prevents them from sticking together. Freeze for up to 2-3 months.

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