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Easy Freezer Friendly Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

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These easy freezer friendly chocolate chip banana muffins are quick to make, use simple pantry ingredients, and are perfect for make-ahead breakfasts or snacks. They feature a soft crumb with gooey chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed but not pureed
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (130g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups well.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some small lumps.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Pour melted butter into the bananas along with brown sugar. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Add the beaten egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  8. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 18–22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes with a toothpick; muffins are done when toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Remove muffins from oven and cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before freezing or serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Use ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture. Toss chocolate chips in a bit of flour before folding to prevent sinking. For freezing, cool muffins completely and flash freeze in a single layer before storing in freezer bags.

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