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Mini Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chips Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 36 mini muffins
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delightfully moist and flavorful mini banana muffins studded with mini chocolate chips, perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or dessert. These bite-sized treats combine ripe bananas, lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness, baked to golden perfection in just under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 very ripe bananas
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • Mini chocolate chips, about ½ cup plus extra for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a mini muffin pan by greasing it well or lining with mini muffin paper liners to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth and thoroughly combined, setting a sweet, rich base for the muffins.
  3. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated into the butter and sugar mixture before adding the next to create a smooth batter.
  4. Mash and Add Bananas: In a separate bowl, mash the very ripe bananas until smooth. Stir the bananas into the wet mixture, blending everything evenly for natural sweetness and moisture.
  5. Add Lemon Juice: Stir in the lemon juice to brighten the flavor and help prevent the bananas from browning, keeping the muffin batter fresh-looking.
  6. Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Gently fold the mixture just until the flour disappears without overmixing, ensuring tender muffins.
  7. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently, reserving some for sprinkling on top of the muffins to add appealing chocolate bursts.
  8. Fill Muffin Pan: Using a spoon, fill each well of the prepared mini muffin pan about three-quarters full with batter. Sprinkle a few extra mini chocolate chips on top of each muffin for a decorative and tasty touch.
  9. Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the tops are set without any moistness.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before gently removing them to a wire rack to cool completely. These mini banana muffins are now ready to enjoy!

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
  • Mini chocolate chips can be substituted with chopped nuts or dried fruit if preferred.
  • Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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