Easy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin

I’ve made these banana chocolate chip muffins more times than I can count, and honestly, every time I do, I still get a little excited. The sweet, warm banana smell fills our whole house, and it always makes me stop and smile. These muffins are one of my favorite healthy snacks for kids, and they’re so easy to make.

My son helps depending on his mood. He loves placing the paper liners into the muffin tin and mashing up the bananas with a fork. He calls it banana smashing. It’s messy, but it makes us laugh. Suddenly it feels less like just baking and more like making a memory.

Whether you’re packing them for school snacks or enjoying them warm from the oven, these muffins are soft, just the right amount of sweet, and filled with little melty chocolate surprises in every bite.

What You’ll Need

• 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup chocolate chips

How to Make It

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. This is a fun job for little hands if you have a helper around.

3. Add the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla, and sugar to the mashed bananas. Mix well until everything is nicely combined.

4. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt straight into the same bowl. Stir gently until just combined. Don’t overmix, a few lumps are okay.

5. Fold in the chocolate chips.

6. I use a 1/4 cup to spoon the batter into the muffin liners. It’s the perfect size. You can also use an ice cream scooper. Just fill each liner about 3/4 full.

7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick poked in the center comes out clean. You’ll definitely smell it when it’s ready. Your whole house will smell absolutely delicious.

8. Let the muffins cool for a few minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely (if you can wait that long).

9. Enjoy with your family. These are best shared with warm hugs, giggles, and maybe a second muffin.

mom tips and takeaways

These banana chocolate chip muffins have become a staple in our home, and I hope they become one in yours too. They’re soft, naturally sweet, and filled with just enough chocolate to make every bite feel special.

They make the perfect snack for after school, and they’re also great as finger food for birthday parties, lunchboxes, or even a quick treat to bring on a picnic or park date.

Bake a batch, share with your little ones, and enjoy those small, cozy moments together.