Moist and Fluffy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Moist and Fluffy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
Discover the delightful taste of these moist and fluffy banana chocolate chip muffins, where ripe banana flavor meets sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for beginners in baking!
Moist Muffin Batter (Makes 6 muffins)- 1 ½ ripe bananas (peeled)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 55g unsalted butter (melted)
- 55g granulated sugar
- 20g milk (room temperature)
- 2g vanilla extract
- 108g all-purpose flour
- 2g baking powder
- 1.5g baking soda
- 2g salt
- 1g ground cinnamon (optional)
- 80g chocolate chips
- 20g walnuts (finely chopped, optional)
Sweet Frosting (for decoration)- 85g unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
- 130g confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
- 30g heavy cream
- 3g cocoa powder (optional)
- ½ banana (thinly sliced, for garnish)
- Mini chocolate balls (for decoration)
- 85g unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
- 130g confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
- 30g heavy cream
- 3g cocoa powder (optional)
- ½ banana (thinly sliced, for garnish)
- Mini chocolate balls (for decoration)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start by preparing your ripe bananas. In a bowl, mash 1 ½ ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or a potato masher. Ensure there are no large lumps.
Step 2
Add the room temperature egg to the mashed bananas. Then, incorporate the melted butter (55g), granulated sugar (55g), milk (20g), and vanilla extract (2g). Whisk gently until all ingredients are well combined into a smooth mixture.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour (108g), baking powder (2g), baking soda (1.5g), salt (2g), and cinnamon (1g, if using). Sifting aerates the dry ingredients and prevents lumps. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough muffins.
Step 4
Gently fold in the chocolate chips (80g) and the finely chopped walnuts (20g, if using) into the batter. Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Step 5
Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 80% full. This allows room for the muffins to rise without overflowing.
Step 6
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20 to 25 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on your oven. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean. If there’s wet batter, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Step 7
While the muffins are baking, prepare the frosting. In a bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter (85g) until it’s light and creamy. Use a hand mixer or a whisk for best results.
Step 8
Add the sifted confectioners’ sugar (130g), heavy cream (30g), and cocoa powder (3g, if using) to the butter. Beat until the frosting is smooth and well combined. You can adjust the amount of cream slightly to achieve your desired consistency.
Step 9
Once the muffins have cooled completely, pipe or spread the frosting onto the tops. Decorate with thin slices of banana and mini chocolate balls for a beautiful finish. Get creative with your decorations!
Step 10
Enjoy your delicious homemade banana chocolate chip muffins! They are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. Happy baking!
