Easy One Bowl Banana and Chocolate Muffins

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These banana and chocolate muffins are fluffy, moist bakery-style treats that are perfect for any time of day. With our quick tip for ripening bananas and simple steps, you’ll have 12 delicious muffins fresh from the oven in no time.

Banana and chocolate muffins on a baking tray.

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⭐️ Why this recipe works
🧾 Ingredients overview
👩🏻‍🍳 Here's how to make it
📖 Variations
💡 Chef's Guide: Expert Tips
🍯 Storing and reheating leftovers
❓Recipe FAQ's
Easy One Bowl Banana and Chocolate Muffins

⭐️ Why this recipe works

Moist and Tender Texture: The ripe bananas and vegetable oil ensure these muffins stay moist and tender, even after a few days.
Perfect Sweetness: The combination of granulated sugar and the natural sweetness of bananas creates the perfect level of sweetness without being overpowering.
Easy to Make: With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, these muffins are quick and easy to make, perfect for beginners and busy bakers.
Versatile: This recipe allows for many variations, such as adding nuts or using different types of chocolate, making it highly adaptable to personal preferences.
Kid-Friendly: These muffins are a hit with kids, making them a great option for a fun baking activity or a delicious snack for school lunches.

🧾 Ingredients overview

Aldi ingredients for banana chocolate muffins

Ripe bananas: Provide natural sweetness and moisture.
Granulated sugar: Adds sweetness and helps to tenderize the muffins.
Vegetable oil: Keeps the muffins moist and soft.
Eggs: Provide structure and stability to the batter.
Vanilla extract: Adds a rich, aromatic flavour.
Vinegar: Reacts with baking soda to help the muffins rise.
Plain (All-purpose) flour: Forms the base of the batter.
Baking powder: Helps the muffins rise.
Baking soda: Works with the vinegar to create a light texture.
Salt: Enhances the flavours.
Chocolate chips: Add rich, sweet chocolate flavor to every bite.

For precise measurements and additional ingredients, refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

👩🏻‍🍳 Here's how to make it

Easy One Bowl Banana and Chocolate Muffins recipe step-by-step

Preheat and Ripen Bananas: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. If your bananas are not ripe, place them (unpeeled) on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the skins are blackened. Allow to cool, then peel and mash.

Mixing bananas and sugar for making muffins

Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Mix until well combined.

Adding flour to the mix for banana muffins in one bowl

Combine Dry Ingredients and Add to Wet: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Bake and Cool: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

📖 Variations

Substitute whole wheat flour for a different option: Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for added fibre and nutrients.
Add nuts: Mix in chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and flavor.
Gluten-free option: Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
Chocolate chips: Use white or milk chocolate chips instead of dark. Or use a mix of all 3 types.

💡 Chef's Guide: Expert Tips

Drawing on a decade of experience in Michelin-starred kitchens and Cordon Bleu training, I have compiled my top tips for recipe success.

Banana Puree: For a smoother texture, puree the bananas instead of mashing them. This distributes the banana flavour more evenly throughout the muffins.
Sugar Crunch: Sprinkle a little coarse sugar on top of the muffins before baking for a sweet, crunchy topping.
Mini Muffins: If you prefer mini muffins, reduce the baking time to 10-12 minutes and check for doneness.

🍯 Storing and reheating leftovers

Fridge: Store the cooled muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezer: For longer storage, place the muffins in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat: To refresh the muffins, warm them in a 175°C (350°F) oven for 5-10 minutes or microwave them for 15-20 seconds.

❓Recipe FAQ's

Can I add fruit to the muffins?

Yes, adding berries like blueberries or raspberries can add a fresh, fruity flavour to the muffins.

Can I use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar?

Yes, brown sugar can be used for a deeper, molasses-like flavour and extra moisture.

How do I know when the muffins are done?

Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, the muffins are done.

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