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    Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

    Published: Mar 3, 2021 · Updated: Jun 14, 2021 by Natalie · 56 Comments

    These Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins are one delicious treat. Moist, fluffy, and super sweet, packed with incredible banana flavor and dark chocolate chips. So tasty and totally wholesome, made with healthy ingredients, without refined sugars. Great breakfast or afternoon snack.

    Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins in a muffin tin.
    Jump to:
    • Ingredients used
    • How to make Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
    • Substitutions
    • Tips for storing
    • Useful tips
    • More muffin recipes to try
    • Recipe

    Schools are reopening from next week. And this means only one thing. From next week we moms will have one more thing to think about again - packed school lunches. But that doesn't have to be a daunting task. With this easy banana muffin recipe, you can just relax.

    Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins are super easy to make. Make them on Sunday evening and you'll have a whole week of healthy lunchbox treats for your kids. But practicality aside, these muffins are what kids really want for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack. Sweet, packed with banana flavor and dark chocolate chips. What's there not to love?

    Aside from incredible deliciousness, these banana chocolate chip muffins are:

    • Made with 100% whole grains thus more nutritious.
    • Naturally sweetened with bananas and maple syrup, meaning, no refined sugars are used!
    • Lower in calories and so much healthier than other treats. 
    • So easy to make, anyone can make them, even the kids.
    • One bowl and ready in 30 minutes!
    • They keep well and can be frozen. 

    These delicious muffins are the perfect family treat. Great grab-and-go breakfast, afternoon snack, or something you can pack for picnics or going out to the parks. They are freezable, packable, so practical. So simple to make. A classic we all love. But in the healthier edition.

    Ingredients used

    This banana muffin recipe is very simple. There are no fancy ingredients. Everything you need to make these muffins is probably already in your kitchen. You will need:

    Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins ingredients
    • Bananas. Banana is a star ingredient in this recipe. It's not just packed with incredible flavor and sweetness, but with many essential nutrients as well. (1) I like to use super ripe bananas when making these muffins. They are extra sweet and flavorful.
    • Whole grain flour. I use whole grain flour for all my baking. It's a healthier, more nutritious option than all-purpose wheat flour. It's packed with fibers and will keep you full longer. In this recipe, I used whole grain Spelt flour. but you can use any whole grain flour here. 
    • Milk. Use any milk you like and prefer. I used oat milk. It has less fat, and it packs nutrients, like fibers.
    • Sweetener. Maple syrup is great for muffins. It's very light on calories and mildly sweet.
    • Coconut oil. I like to use unrefined extra virgin coconut oil because it’s full of nutrients and very light. If you're worried about coconutty aftertaste, don't be. You will not taste coconut in these muffins. 
    • Chocolate chips. I used dark chocolate made with 85% cacao. Melting pieces of dark chocolate in a warm muffin it's unbelievably satisfying. Plus banana and chocolate go so well together.

    Other pantry ingredients you’ll need:

    • Egg - I used free-range, pasture-raised.
    • Baking powder.
    • Vanilla extract.
    • Salt - I used Himalayan salt.
    Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins in a muffin tin.

    How to make Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

    Making these gorgeous banana chocolate chip muffins is quite easy. No brainer, really. You will need just one mixing bowl and a muffin tin.

    • Start with preparing and measuring all ingredients. I like to use these measuring cups. Melt coconut oil and let it cool for few minutes at room temperature.
    • Preheat oven to 350 F (178C). 
    • Place bananas in a mixing bowl and mash them with a fork. (Picture 1)
    • Add in wet ingredients: coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and eggs. Mix everything using the whisk or fork until you get a nice dense texture. (Picture 2)
    • Add in the milk and mix everything together. (Picture 3)
    • Now is the time to add the dry ingredients. Add in flour, baking powder, and salt. You can use a spatula here or a whisk or fork. (Picture 4)
    • Mix the batter until it's nice, dense, and sticky. (Picture 5)
    • Toss in dark chocolate chips (Picture 6)
    • Fold everything together. (Picture 7)
    • Line the muffin tin with muffin liners. Or grease the muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray or melted coconut oil. (Picture 8)
    • Spoon the batter into liners, filling them ¾ full. (Picture 9)
    • Pop the muffins into the preheated oven, and bake for 20-25 minutes, depending on your oven. Make a toothpick test: insert a toothpick in the muffin center; if it comes out clean, muffins are done.  
    • Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. (Picture 10)
    • Makes 12 muffins that serve 6-12 people. Recommended serving size is one muffin. 
    Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins process photos

    Substitutions

    • Flour. You can substitute Spelt flour with any whole grain flour. Oat flour works well here too. Or use plain/all-purpose flour if you prefer. Substitute at a 1:1 ratio.
    • Milk. You can substitute oat milk for almond milk, cashew, or organic soy milk. Cow’s milk works fine here too. Coconut milk won’t work well here.
    • Oil. In order to get all the health benefits from coconut oil, make sure to choose organic, virgin coconut oil rather than refined versions. You can substitute coconut oil with avocado oil. 
    • Sweetener. You can substitute maple syrup with honey or date syrup at a 1:1 ratio. Use honey in the runny form (not raw honey).
    • Chocolate chips. Substitute chocolate chips with chopped dark chocolate, or cacao nibs. You can swap chocolate for chopped nuts, like walnuts. 
    • Protein Powder. You can replace ¼ cup of flour with 1 scoop of protein powder.
    Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins served on a wooden plate.

    Tips for storing

    • Counter: Once muffins are completely cooled, store them in an airtight container and keep them on the counter for up to 3 – 4 days.
    • Refrigerator: Muffins will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator, in an airtight container.
    • How to freeze? Place the muffins in a zip-lock bag. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw on room temperature.
    • Muffins can be warmed in the microwave. Be careful not to overheat them.

    Useful tips

    • When folding the batter, use the spatula and don't over-mix it. Little lumps in the batter are ok - a lumpy batter makes a lighter muffin.
    • To check whether muffins are done, insert a skewer or toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean or with just a few crumbs on it, they are ready to come out of the oven.
    • Make sure you use eggs at room temperature. Pull them out of the fridge before baking so they can rest for a bit. Or run the eggs under warm water to speed this process or set them in a bowl of warm water.
    Upclose view of chocolate chip banana muffins.

    These Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins are packed with sweet flavors, fluffy, moist, and filled with dark chocolate chips. Such a yummy treat. Even grownups can resist munching on these beauties.

    Plus they are made with wholesome ingredients, without any added refined sugars which makes them super healthy and totally guilt-free. Nutritious, satisfying, and truly beyond delicious. You will absolutely love these healthy banana muffins.

    • Hand taking a banana chocolate chip muffin.
    • Hand holding a banana chocolate chip muffin.

    More muffin recipes to try

    • Apple Cinnamon Muffins
    • Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
    • Healthy Apple Carrot Muffins
    • French Toast Vanilla Muffins
    • Mini Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

    Recipe

    Banana chocolate chip muffins served on a wooden plate.

    Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

    By Natalie
    These Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins are delicious. Moist, fluffy, full of banana flavor and dark chocolate chips. Low-calorie and healthy!
    5 from 65 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American, International
    Servings 12 muffins
    Calories 177 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups
    • Mixing bowls
    • 12-cup muffin pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ripe bananas
    • 2 cups whole grain flour I used Spelt
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • Pinch of salt
    • 2 eggs
    • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
    • ½ cup maple syrup
    • ½ cup milk
    • ½ cup chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 F (178C).
    • Place bananas in a mixing bowl and mash them with a fork.
    • Add in wet ingredients: coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and eggs. Mix everything using the whisk or fork until you get a nice dense texture.
    • Add in the milk and mix everything together.
    • Add in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix the batter until it's nice, dense, and sticky.
    • Toss in dark chocolate chips and fold everything together.
    • Line the muffin tin with muffin liners.
    • Spoon the batter into liners, filling them ¾ full.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes, depending on your oven. Make a toothpick test: insert a toothpick in the muffin center; if it comes out clean, muffins are done.
    • Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    Makes 12 muffins that serve 6-12 people. Recommended serving size is one muffin.
    Substitutions
    • You can substitute Spelt flour with any whole grain flour. Oat flour works well here too. Or use plain/all-purpose flour if you prefer. Substitute at a 1:1 ratio.
    • You can substitute oat milk for almond milk, cashew, or organic soy milk. Cow’s milk works fine here too.
    • You can substitute coconut oil with avocado oil. You can substitute maple syrup with honey or date syrup at a 1:1 ratio. Use honey in the runny form (not raw honey).
    • Substitute chocolate chips with chopped dark chocolate, or cacao nibs. You can swap chocolate for chopped nuts, like walnuts.
    Tips for storing
    Counter: Once muffins are completely cooled, store them in an airtight container and keep them on the counter for up to 3 – 4 days.
    Refrigerator: Muffins will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator, in an airtight container.
    Freezer: Place the muffins in a zip-lock bag. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw on room temperature.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins, healthy banana bread muffins, healthy banana muffins, healthy chocolate chip muffins, peanut butter banana chocolate chip muffins
    Tried this recipe?Don’t forget to rate it and leave the comment. I would love to hear what you think.
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but I have endeavored to be as accurate as possible.

    About Natalie

    Natalie is a writer, recipe developer, and creator of Natalie's Health. She combined knowledge of nutrition, diet and exercise and specialised in developing healthy recipes and writing about a healthy lifestyle. Her recipes and articles have been featured in many popular media outlets, like Shape, Greatist, Pure Wow, Mashed, The Huffington Post, ELLE Magazine, and many more.

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    1. Beth says

      July 09, 2021 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      These muffins are such a delicious and yummy snack! My hubby and kids just loved these. Such a great recipe! Chocolate and bananas are such a great combination!

      Reply
    2. Toni says

      July 09, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      My kids loved it! So good and delicious! And it is so easy to make, too!

      Reply
    3. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      July 09, 2021 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      Love all the ingredients, can’t wait to try this! It looks so delicious and easy!

      Reply
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