Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

This Mom’s Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe is certainly one of my favourite grab-and-go options! These are perfect to make in bulk and then pop into the freezer to grab for a snack or to use as part of a meal. Batch baking is an awesome way to utilize a hot oven to prepare extras. As a general healthy eating principle, ALWAYS prep extras because they will (eventually) come in handy. By preparing extras, you’re practicing ‘meal prep.’ Planning ahead makes options convenient. Therefore, batch-baking is a way to facilitate healthy eating by having wholesome foods available (in the fridge or freezer) that can be made into delicious meals. When it comes to baking, I recommend emphasizing nutrition – this means quality ingredients with more vitamins and minerals along with fibre. These options are heart-healthy and promote bowel regularity.  

ADD THE FOLLOWING TO YOUR FAVOURITE BAKING RECIPES:

• Ground flax seeds
• Oat bran
• High fibre cereal like Bran Buds(I love adding buds to homemade pancakes and waffles)
• Chia seeds(ground or whole)
• Whole wheat flour
• Fresh fruits

• Serves: 12
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Bake time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 mashed ripe bananas
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup melted margarine
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 1 ½ cups whole-wheat flour
• ½ cup of chocolate chips

Directions for Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins:

1. Firstly, pre-heat the oven to 375 F.
2. Secondly, in a medium bowl, mash bananas using a fork.
3. Add sugar and 1 slightly beaten egg.
4. Add melted and cooled margarine.
5. Add dry ingredients and stir until combined.
6. Add chocolate chips and mix gently until combined.
7. Fill paper-lined muffin tins 2/3 full with batter.
8. Finally, bake for 20 minutes. Use a toothpick to insert into muffin to check doneness. That is to say, if toothpick comes out clean, they’re ready.

Enjoy! 🙂

If you loved these, be sure to also try my Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins as well! Do you like to bake? Additionally, what’s the favourite flavour of muffin in your house? I’d love to know!

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

This Mom’s Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe is one of my favourite grab-and-go options!

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Ingredients

• 4 mashed ripe bananas
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup melted margarine
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 1 ½ cups whole-wheat flour
• ½ cup of chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 375 F.
2. In a medium bowl, mash bananas using a fork.
3. Add sugar and 1 slightly beaten egg.
4. Add melted and cooled margarine.
5. Add dry ingredients and stir until combined.
6. Add chocolate chips and mix gently until combined.
7. Fill paper-lined muffin tins 2/3 full with batter.
8. Bake for 20 minutes. Use a toothpick to insert into muffin to check doneness; if toothpick comes out clean, they’re ready.