Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Name: Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour (or all purpose); 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; 4 bananas (mashed); 1 cup sugar; ½ cup coconut oil (or vegetable oil); 2 eggs; 3 Tbsp milk; ½ tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

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Looking for a hearty snack or delicious addition to your breakfast table? Look no further than these fabulous whole-wheat banana chocolate chip muffins!

whole wheat banana chocolate chip muffins

Whole wheat banana muffins are the best snack!

Last week, I wanted to use up a bunch of over-ripe bananas. So I took our favorite Banana Bread recipe and made it into muffins instead.

I used whole wheat flour and added chocolate chips — because, of course!

They were so delicious… though I won’t tell you how many I ate over the course of a few days! At least I made them with all whole-wheat flour and bananas… so they are totally healthy, right?? 😂

My only regret is that I didn’t make more because they freeze so well!

Ingredients for Banana Muffins

2 cups flour (I used whole-wheat, but you could use all-purpose)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 bananas, mashed
1 cup sugar (I used turbinado)
1/2 cup oil (I used melted coconut oil)
2 eggs
3 Tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

How to Make Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.

2. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or use paper liners.

3. In a medium bowl, stir together dry ingredients.

4. In a smaller bowl mix sugar, oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla.

5. In another bowl, mash the bananas.

6. Add wet ingredients and mashed bananas to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

7. Stir in chocolate chips, if desired.

8. Pour mixture into muffin tins and bake in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the bread comes out clean.

9. Cool in pan for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.

10. Enjoy your warm muffins, or cool completely and place in a food storage container for later.

Frequently Asked Questions About Banana Muffins

Can you freeze whole-wheat banana muffins?

Yes, simply let them cool completely and place them in a zip-top bag.

How do you defrost whole-wheat banana muffins after freezing them?

Pull out as many muffins as desired and thaw on the counter for a few hours or defrost them in the microwave for 20-45 seconds.

How ripe should the bananas be for muffins?

Your bananas should be covered all over in brown spots that smell very fragrant. You can wait longer until the bananas are completely brown or even black on the outside for the most flavor.

What are the health benefits of banana muffins?

Banana muffins are a good source of vitamin E, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and essential minerals. They also have a good amount of carbohydrates for extra energy!

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