This recipe is perfect for everyone who loves fluffy and soft muffins with chocolate chunks, bananas and a hint of cinnamon for perfection!

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These delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are moist, fluffy, rich and full of flavor. They are also very simple: the recipe calls for 2 bananas, oil instead of butter and a few pantry staples.

If you like banana desserts, don't miss also my Banana Apple Muffins, the Chocolate Banana Cheesecake and the super moist Cream Cheese Banana Bread!

Why You'll Love These Muffins

You need simple and inexpensive ingredients - mostly pantry staples + two ripe bananas.
The muffins are moist and soft thanks to oil instead of butter.
They are perfect for snacking, for lunchboxes, as a dessert, or with coffee.
The recipe is beginner-friendly: no baking experience is required.

three chocolate chip muffins in a plate, one with a bite off

What is unique about these muffins

Unlike many recipes that call for butter, mine uses oil for an extra soft texture and longer freshness.
Instead of store-bought chocolate chips, I use chopped dark chocolate block. This way the smallest pieces of chocolate blend naturally into the batter and give every bite a rich chocolate flavor.
Even if you're a novice baker, you'll find these muffins incredibly easy to make. The recipe is straightforward and works without fail.

Recipe tips

Use very ripe bananas - the riper, the easier they will blend into the batter and the more flavorful your muffins will be.
While you can use chocolate chips, I recommend you to chop chocolate bars for a more intense flavor.
Don't overmix when adding the dry ingredients! Stir the batter just until combined.
Cool the muffins properly - let them sit in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Don't skip the cinnamon - it is a wonderful addition that gives a gentle boost to the flavor.

Variations

Make Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip muffins by using coconut sugar or erythritol as a sweetener and substituting half of the all-purpose flour by whole grain wheat flour.
For a nice buttery flavor you can substitute half of the oil for melted butter.
While I prefer dark chocolate for these muffins, you can also use white or milk chocolate.

adding flour to the batter — This is step 5

adding chocolate chunks — This is step 6

Serving and storing

Serve these Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins warm or at room temperature. When cooled they are perfect for a school lunch box or to be eaten right away. Or you can freeze them in airtight containers for up to 2 months.

In fact if you want to make them ahead for a party, freezing the muffins is the best way to keep them fresh. Otherwise they will remain soft within 2-3 days.

Final Thoughts

If you love Banana Bread or Banana Cake but want something quicker and portion-sized, these banana muffins with chocolate chunks will become your go-to recipe. They're simple, inexpensive, and guaranteed to impress - even if it's your very first time baking!

a plate full of banana chocolate chip muffins on a yellow tile background

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