Want a quick and easy-to-make treat? Try banana chocolate chip muffins (Oven & Air fryer).These are moist, flavourful, and perfect for breakfast or a snack. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy warm, homemade muffins in no time. The heavenly combo of ripe bananas and chocolate chips will leave you wanting more!
These moist banana chocolate muffins are our family’s favourite. Whenever I have excess bananas in my kitchen, my family eagerly waits for me to make these muffins. Although bananas are not the most popular fruit in our household, we all love these muffins. They are our go-to choice when we want a tasty treat.
I took inspiration from my scrumptious Eggless Butterless Banana Bread and Whole Wheat Banana Muffins to bake the ultimate breakfast delight. A freshly baked banana muffin is an excellent companion to a hot cup of coffee or a chilled glass of milk, granting a delectable and fulfilling kick-start to your day.
Ingredients Notes
The ingredients required for the recipe are simple and commonly found in every pantry. However, if any ingredient such as chocolate chips is not available, do not worry- check the substitution section for perfect alternatives.
- all-purpose flour– If you want your muffins to resemble those from a bakery, it’s best to use all-purpose flour.
- banana– For the best flavour and texture, use ripe bananas. Overripe bananas with brown skin and soft flesh add sweetness and moisture to the muffins.
- semi sweet chocolate chip– I use semi-sweet chocolate chips in banana chocolate chip muffins to subdue the sweetness.
- egg– I use a medium-sized egg.
- sugar– The natural sweetness of ripe bananas is usually enough, but feel free to add sugar to taste for sweeter muffins.
- oil– I use vegetable oil. It helps to keep the muffins moist and light.
- baking powder and baking soda– Make sure to use both the leavening agents are fresh, else the muffins will not rise.
- salt
- vanilla extract
See recipe card for quantities.
Step-by-step Instructions of banana choc chip muffin
Take an overripe banana in a mixing bowl.
Mash the banana with a potato masher or a fork until it is mushy.
Add one egg and sugar to the banana mixture and beat well with an electric hand mixer or wire whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add oil to the beaten banana mixture and whip for a few seconds.
Add in vanilla extract to enhance the flavour of banana chocolate chip muffins.
Sift in dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture.
Mix the dry ingredients gently with a spatula until the banana mixture is well combined.
Finally, add chocolate chips, chunks, or bars to the banana batter and gently mix until it is evenly distributed.
Banana choc chip muffins in Airfryer and Oven method.
Preheat the air fryer to 180*C. Fill ¾ of the banana chocolate chip muffin batter to the muffin cup. Sprinkle some choc chips on top. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the middle of the muffin comes out clean.
Preheat the oven to 180*C. Fill ¾ of the banana chocolate chip muffin batter to the muffin cup. Sprinkle some choc chips on top. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the middle of the muffin comes out clean.
Perfect light brown top with melted chocolate chip banana muffins in the air fryer is ready.
Likewise, the batch of banana muffins baked in the oven is also ready.
Transfer the muffin cups onto the cooling rack and let them cool for 10 minutes. I love to eat hot muffins with gooey chocolate as soon as they come out of the oven. Trying to eat hot muffins is a sinfully delicious experience.
Hint: When using the air fryer to bake muffins, it is important to preheat the appliance and avoid overcrowding the muffin cups. This promotes even air circulation and uniform browning of the muffin tops.
Substitutions
- All-purpose flour – You can use whole wheat flour or 50:50 of both. But remember, the texture of the muffins will be different.
- Semi sweet chocolate chip – You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate, white chocolate or chocolate bars cut into chunks for this recipe.
- Sugar – Brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup are good sugar substitutes. Adjust to taste.
- Oil – Any neutral oil is fine. If you prefer a coconut taste, use coconut oil. Butter adds richness to banana choc chip muffins.
- Vanilla extract – To enhance the flavour of your muffins, you can add ground cinnamon or ground cardamom to the batter. These ingredients complement the banana and chocolate flavours well.
- Vegetarian – Replace one egg with 1 teaspoon vinegar 1tsp baking soda. Else replace with ¼ cup apple sauce or plain ¼ cup yogurt.
Variations
Some variations I tried and loved by my family.
- Banana oats muffins – Substitute a portion of the flour with oats or oat flour to the batter. You can also sprinkle some oats on top of the muffins before baking for a crunchy topping.
- Banana nut muffins – Add chopped nuts like walnuts, cashew, almond, or hazelnut for flavour and texture. Toast them beforehand to enhance their taste.
- Coconut banana muffins – Mix grated coconut or coconut flakes into the batter. Sprinkle coconut on top of the muffins before baking for added flavour and texture.
- Banana cinnamon muffins – To make your muffins taste even better, add some ground cinnamon to the batter or sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on top before baking. It taste divine!
Storage Tips
It is best to store banana chocolate chip muffins in an airtight container. They will remain fresh for up to three days on the kitchen counter.
When storing muffins in the fridge, wrap each one with cling wrap and place them in a ziplock bag. They will stay fresh for up to three weeks. When storing in the freezer, they will stay fresh for up to three months.
Serving Tip
Serve muffins with a dollop of ice cream. You can also swirl some Nutella spread on top of the muffins before serving.
If you’re hosting a kids’ party, consider adding some chocolate shavings or chunks to the muffins.
Another great addition is slicing bananas and topping the muffins with extra chocolate chips or chunks.
Top tip
Please make sure to preheat your air fryer before using it. Follow the instructions provided in the air fryer manual to avoid any mishaps.
Use muffin cups or silicon moulds for baking in the air fryer. It will help to hold the batter and give a better shape to your muffins.
Finally, be careful not to over-mix the muffin batter. Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture for the best results.
FAQ
Yes, recipe calls for ripe bananas. Ripe bananas are not only softer and easy to mash and blend into a muffin batter, but they are also sweet and flavourful.
Place unpeeled bananas on a baking tray. Bake at 300*F for 20 to 25 minutes or until bananas turn soft. Allow the bananas to cool before peeling and scooping out the fruit.
Baking muffins at high temperature and long time can cause hard crust. To avoid, follow the recipe instruction for the correct temperature and time to bake the muffins.
Using too much sugar in your muffin batter can cause the tops to become sticky. When there is an abundance of sugar, it can attract moisture during baking and result in a wet texture on the top of the muffins.
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Oven & Air fryer)
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup oil
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 banana
- ¾ cup chocolate chips ( semi sweet)
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Take an overripe banana in a mixing bowl.
- Mash the banana with a potato masher or a fork until it is mushy.
- Add one egg and sugar to the banana mixture and beat well with an electric hand mixer or wire whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add oil to the beaten banana mixture and whip for a few seconds.
- Add in vanilla extract to enhance the flavour of banana chocolate chip muffins.
- Sift in dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture.
- Mix the dry ingredients gently with a spatula until the banana mixture is well combined.
- Finally, add chocolate chips, chunks, or bars to the banana batter and gently mix until it is evenly distributed.
Banana choc chip muffins in oven and air fryer method
- Preheat the air fryer to 180*C. Fill ¾ of the banana chocolate chip muffin batter to the muffin cup and bake for 12 to 13 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the middle of the muffin comes out clean.
- Preheat the oven to 180*C. Fill ¾ of the banana chocolate chip muffin batter to the muffin cup and bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the middle of the muffin comes out clean.
- Perfect light brown top with melted chocolate chip banana muffins in the air fryer is ready.
- Likewise, the batch of banana muffins baked in the oven is also ready.
- Transfer the muffin cups onto the cooling rack and let them cool for 10 minutes. I love to eat hot muffins with gooey chocolate as soon as they come out of the oven. Trying to eat hot muffins is a sinfully delicious experience.
Notes
Nutrition
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