Chocolate Chip and Walnut Banana Bread Muffins are a delightful treat that effortlessly blend rich chocolate with the earthy crunch of walnuts, all embraced by moist banana goodness. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, the muffins are sure to please a crowd and make your kitchen smell divine.
When baking the muffins, consider using whole wheat flour for a healthier twist, or swap the sugar for a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup if you prefer a different flavor profile. If you have nut allergies, feel free to omit the walnuts or substitute them with seeds. For a dairy-free version, coconut oil can replace the butter, and a flax egg can work wonders instead of the eggs.
Muffins & Cupcakes
Chocolate Chip and Walnut Banana Bread Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/2-1 teaspoon vanilla (to your taste)
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed (preferably black-skinned)
- 1/2 cup roughly crushed walnuts
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Sift together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into a bowl. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1/2-1 teaspoon vanilla until well combined. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F, letting it warm up while you mix the ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which might take a few minutes if you’re using a stand mixer.
- Gradually pour the egg mixture into the butter while mixing continuously until it’s completely incorporated.
- Add 4 ripe mashed bananas to the mixture and stir until fully blended.
- Gently mix in the flour mixture until just combined; overmixing will make them tough, and nobody wants that.
- Fold in 1/2 cup roughly crushed walnuts and 1/2 cup chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spoon the batter into a paper-lined muffin tray, filling each cup about two-thirds full, and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remember, every oven is different, so keep an eye on them.
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