These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are quick and easy! They are sturdy yet fluffy with a tender crumb but made without eggs. Studded with dark chocolate chips, they are full of banana flavor and require 10 minutes of prep.
My ideal banana chocolate chip muffins has a moist, tender crumb with full of banana flavor like the eggless banana bread.
This recipe was by accident! Initially, I didn't intend to create another eggless version, especially since I had previously shared an eggless banana muffin recipe.
However, during the testing this muffin recipe, I unintentionally left out the eggs until the muffins were already in the oven. To my pleasant surprise, the outcome was fantastic.
The muffins turned out soft, fluffy, and wonderfully sturdy, with a perfect balance of texture without being overly soft.
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Why you'll love it?
- Quick and easy
- Sturdy yet fluffy
- Eggless muffin recipe
- Tender crumb
- Full of banana flavor
- 10 minutes of prep
Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.
- Banana -Be sure to use very ripe, heavily speckled bananas with a dark yellow skin as in banana walnut cake.
- Oil - Use a neutral tasting oil such as vegetable oil.
- Leavening - A combination of baking powder and baking soda guarantees a good lift with a fluffy texture.
- Flavorings - I used vanilla extract in this recipe, but you can also experiment with the addition of ground cinnamon alongside vanilla, just like in a banana sheet cake.
- Sugars - As for the eggless oatmeal cookies recipe, I use a combination both white sugar and brown sugar for a good balance and caramel notes.
- Flour - Regular all purpose flour for the right structure.
- Chocolate chips - I prefer to use semi sweet chocolate chips as in all homemade desserts.
How to make?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
How to store?
Allow the banana chocolate chip muffins to cool completely before storing it in an air tight container for up to 5 days or frozen in a airtight freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature overnight before serving.
Helpful tips
- Don't overmix the batter: As with all easy muffin recipes, overmixing can result in tough muffins. Aim to mix the dry and wet ingredients until just combined, ensuring a tender texture.
- Mash thoroughly - I like to use a potato masher to mash until very smooth and without any lumps.
- Use over ripe bananas – Use overripe bananas with dark yellow skin and plenty of brown spots. Not only are they easier to mash, but they also bring natural sweetness and a concentrated banana flavor to your muffins.
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1 ½ cups All purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Wet ingredients
- 1 cup Mashed bananas about 2 very large
- ½ cup Vegetable oil
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons White sugar
- 2 tablespoons Light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ¾ cup semi sweet chocolate chips divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a standard muffin pan with 10 paper liners.
- Whisk all dry ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Whisk all wet ingredients in a larger bowl until very smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients along with ½ cup chocolate chips. Mix gently with a spatula until the batter is just combined. Don't mix too much!
- Divide batter into the prepared muffin pan and place a few addional chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 25 to 27 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes clean. Place pan on a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
I love this! It’s like a cross of my two favorite things: banana bread and pancakes!! Plus so much easier to make! Yum!! Have a great weekend Maria!
Maria Doss
Thank you Kelly. You have a good one too:)
Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes
This is so much fun!! Cute way of serving the pancakes without the hassle of making them one by one! Love the flavors of banana and that nutty streusel!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
Banana pancakes are my favorite. I love that I can have them baked in a little muffin!