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The Best Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

The Best Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins You’ll Ever Bake

These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are a delightful twist on a classic recipe, featuring the rich flavor of brown butter and creamy chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • ½ cup Brown Butter Adds a rich, nutty flavor.
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Feel free to swap for white sugar.
  • 2 count Eggs Ensure they are at room temperature.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 tsp Brewed Coffee Optional for chocolate flavor.
  • 3 count Mashed Bananas Use very ripe bananas for sweetness.
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Be careful not to overmix.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Essential for leavening.
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda Essential for leavening.
  • ½ tsp Salt For balance.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Use chopped chocolate for a gourmet touch.
For the Ganache (optional)
  • ⅓ cup Chocolate Ganache Rich filling for extra indulgence.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Jumbo muffin pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter: Melt ½ cup of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until it turns golden brown and nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
  2. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooled brown butter and ¾ cup brown sugar; stir until smooth. Add room temperature eggs, vanilla extract, and brewed coffee; mix well.
  3. Incorporate Bananas & Sour Cream: Add 400g mashed bananas and ½ cup sour cream to the mixture; whisk until blended and smooth.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1¾ cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp salt. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently.
  5. Mix in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution.
  6. Prepare Muffin Pan: Line a jumbo muffin pan with paper liners; pour batter into cups filling three-quarters full. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C); bake muffins for 30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. If moist, bake for an extra 2-3 minutes.
  8. Add Ganache Filling (optional): Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes, create a cavity in each muffin, and fill with ganache before cooling completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Avoid overmixing for fluffy muffins.

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