Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Soft, moist and fluffy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. Made with sweet ripe bananas, maple syrup, coconut oil, gluten-free flours, and dark chocolate morsels. Great way to use ripe bananas and make delicious muffins for breakfast or for snacks. Gluten-free, dairy-free and refined-sugar free.

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

These Banana Chocolate Chip muffins are so soft, moist and fluffy. They’re super easy to make and a great way to use up ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter the muffins will be. These muffins are so good and make for a great breakfast or snack. Perfect for meal prepping too as they are so quick and easy to make. Did we mention they are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined-sugar free?

Ingredients needed to make Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins:

• Ripe Banana– The more ripe they are the better. It will make your muffins sweeter.
• Eggs– Binding agent.
• Maple Syrup– Sweetener.
• Refined Coconut Oil– You can also use unsalted butter or ghee.
• Vanilla Extract– Elevates flavor.
• Flours– Bleached almond flour and tapioca flour.
• Baking Powder– Adds moisture to the muffins and makes them fluffy.
• Baking Soda– Helps muffins rise.
• Pink Sea Salt– Balances flavors.
• Dark Chocolate Morsels– You can also use dark chocolate chunks.

Equipment needed to make Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins:

• 12- Muffin Baking Tin Pan– You can use a silicone muffin pan too.
• Muffin Liners– I like using parchment liners as they don’t stick to the muffins.
• Large Mixing Bowl– To mix the batter in.
• Whisk– For whisking the batter.
• Cooling Rack– To allow banana chocolate chip muffins to cool-down.

How to make Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins:

• Step 1– Preheat oven at 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin pan with muffin liners. 
• Step 2– In a large mixing bowl, mash a banana. Crack in eggs and add in maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until well combined.

• Step 3– Add in almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pink sea salt. Whisk together until well combined and batter is formed. Make sure there aren’t any flour streaks left. Fold in chocolate morsels. 

• Step 4– Using an ice cream scooper or spoon, evenly scoop batter into lined muffin tin pan. Sprinkle extra chocolate morsels on top for garnish if desired. Place muffin tin on preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. 

• Step 5– Remove muffins from oven and allow them to rest for 10 minutes. remove each muffin and place on cooling rack. Allow them to cool-off and set for another 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Use ripe bananas- The riper the bananas, the sweeter the muffins will be.
2. Preheat oven and use a thermometer– this will ensure your oven is the correct temperature.
3. Do not fill muffins all the way to the top– as muffins rise in the oven, they will overflow. Fill each muffin about 2/3 up.
4. When muffins are ready to come out of the oven, open the oven slowly– This will allow the heat to slowly scape the oven and reduce the chances of the muffins flattening.
5. Make sure to transfer muffins to a cooling rack– This way they can cool on the inside and not continue baking. You want nice and moist muffins!

Variations:

• Add nuts– Chopped walnuts are so good in these and add a nice crunch.
• Add nut butter– Add in some peanut butter or almond butter.
• Make them protein muffins– Add 1-2 scoops of protein powder or collagen peptides.
• Make them mini muffins– Use a mini muffin pan to make these mini muffins.

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins FAQ’s:

How do I ripen bananas quickly?

A great way to speed up the process of a banana ripen, is by placing it in a paper bag with another ripe fruit. An apple or avocado are great. This releases ethylene gas that speeds up the ripening process. Make sure to keep the bag with the fruit inside in a warm place.

Are these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins dairy-free?

Yes. As long as you are using dark chocolate chips, these banana chocolate chip muffins are completely dairy-free.

Are these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins gluten-free?

Yes. These banana chocolate chip muffins are made with a blend of almond flour and tapioca flour. Which are both gluten-free.

Storing Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins:

Allow muffins to completely cool-off then place in an air-tight container or zip bag. Keep muffins refrigerated for up to 4-5 days.

Freezing Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins:

To freeze these banana chocolate chip muffins, allow them to completely cool-off. Wrap each muffin in saran wrap then place them in a gallon-sized freezer bag. Keep muffins frozen for up to 2-3 months. Thaw-out in the fridge overnight. Reheat by placing back in the oven.

Do you like Banana and Chocolate flavor? You may also like these other recipes with this delicious flavor combo:

• Best Homemade Banana Bread
• Baked Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal
• Banana Chocolate Chip Waffles

Did you like this Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe? You may also like these other muffin recipes:

• Sweet Potato Pecan Muffins
• Blueberry Greek Yogurt Muffins
• Apple-Cinnamon Flax Mini-Muffins

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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Soft, moist and fluffy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. Made with sweet ripe bananas, maple syrup, coconut oil, gluten-free flours, and dark chocolate morsels. Great way to use ripe bananas and make delicious muffins for breakfast or for snacks. Gluten-free, dairy-free and refined-sugar free.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Rest Time 20 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 12 Muffins

Calories 209 kcal

Author Angelica Arias

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp unrefined coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups bleached almond flour
• 1/4 cup tapioca flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp pink sea salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate morsels (more for garnish if desired)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven at 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin pan with muffin liners.

2. In a large mixing bowl, mash a banana. Crack in eggs and add in maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until well combined.

3. Add in almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pink sea salt. Whisk together until well combined and batter is formed. Make sure there aren't any flour streaks left. Fold in chocolate morsels.

4. Using an ice cream scooper or spoon, evenly scoop batter into lined muffin tin pan. Sprinkle extra chocolate morsels on top for garnish if desired. Place muffin tin on preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes.

5. Remove muffins from oven and allow them to rest for 10 minutes. remove each muffin and place on cooling rack. Allow them to cool-off and set for another 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Use ripe bananas- The riper the bananas, the sweeter the muffins will be.
2. Preheat oven and use a thermometer– this will ensure your oven is the correct temperature.
3. Do not fill muffins all the way to the top– as muffins rise in the oven, they will overflow. Fill each muffin about 2/3 up.
4. When muffins are ready to come out of the oven, open the oven slowly– This will allow the heat to slowly scape the oven and reduce the chances of the muffins flattening.
5. Make sure to transfer muffins to a cooling rack– This way they can cool on the inside and not continue baking. You want nice and moist muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Amount per Serving

Calories

209

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

14

g

22

%

Saturated Fat

 

4

g

25

%

Trans Fat

 

0.003

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0.2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

0.4

g

Cholesterol

 

27

mg

9

%

Sodium

 

92

mg

4

%

Potassium

 

111

mg

3

%

Carbohydrates

 

18

g

6

%

Fiber

 

2

g

8

%

Sugar

 

9

g

10

%

Protein

 

5

g

10

%

Vitamin A

 

52

IU

1

%

Vitamin C

 

2

mg

2

%

Calcium

 

73

mg

7

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.

**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used. 

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