Description
Enjoy these delightful chocolate chip banana muffins, a perfect treat for any occasion. Lina Kohn from Gourmet Gusto shares her easy-to-follow recipe, bringing a taste of Italian heritage and simple joy to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the mashed bananas.
- Carefully fold in the chocolate chips. This is your chance to be gentle to keep those chocolate chips intact!
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
- For extra moist muffins, do not overbake.
- You can add a sprinkle of coarse sugar on top before baking for a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: Approx. 250-300 kcal (will vary based on exact ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 20-25g
- Sodium: Approx. 150-200mg
- Fat: Approx. 12-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 7-9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 5-6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35-40g
- Fiber: Approx. 2-3g
- Protein: Approx. 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 40-50mg