Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
A delightful treat combining creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and indulgent chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 pieces eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup mashed banana (about 1-2 regular sized bananas)
- Peanut butter (measure it with the heart) Creamy is recommended, but any will work.
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Mini chocolate chips are recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, eggs, vanilla, milk, and mashed bananas.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Leave some flour streaks.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until fully incorporated. Do not overmix!
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- As the batter rests, preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a muffin tin with cups, leaving every other one empty for better rising.
Baking
- Scoop the batter into the tins, filling them halfway. Add a dollop of peanut butter, then add more batter to fill each cup. Sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top if you like.
- Bake at 425°F for 8 minutes. Without opening the door, lower the temperature to 350°F and bake for another 8-10 minutes for regular muffins or 17-20 minutes for jumbo muffins. They are done when a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 20 minutes.
Notes
These muffins are best enjoyed warm, fresh out of the oven. Serve with extra peanut butter spread on top or a drizzle of honey. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze for longer storage. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before enjoying.