Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Muffins are a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for breakfast or a snack. The muffins combine the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate and crunchy walnuts, creating a treat that’s hard to resist.
When it comes to substitutions, feel free to swap in coconut oil for the butter or honey for the sugar if you’re looking for a different flavor profile or a slight health boost. Gluten-free flour can replace the all-purpose and whole wheat flours for those with gluten sensitivities, but always check your labels to ensure they meet your requirements. Also, if walnuts aren’t your thing, pecans or even sunflower seeds can add a different crunch. And remember, the riper the banana, the sweeter the muffins will be.
Muffins & Cupcakes
Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup mashed ripe banana
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chip
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/4 cup softened butter and 1/3 cup sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 egg, 3/4 cup mashed ripe banana, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring just until moistened; be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts and 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Coat 6 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray and fill each about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 23 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
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