Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients:

• Wet Ingredients:
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Dry Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Mix-Ins:
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease the cups with butter or non-stick spray.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
   • Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Combine Wet and Dry:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined (do not overmix).
   • Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Fill Muffin Tins:
   • Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
   • Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for a prettier finish.
6. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

These muffins are moist, chocolatey, and perfect for breakfast or a snack. Let me know if you’d like variations, like adding nuts or substituting ingredients!