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Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins with Crispy Crust

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These moist chocolate chip banana muffins feature a tender crumb with a perfect crispy crust, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with melty chocolate chips for a delicious breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50 g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (135 g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using.
  3. In another bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter (cooled slightly), eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Mix gently; a few flour streaks are okay. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly through the batter.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full (yields 12 muffins).
  7. Sprinkle an extra teaspoon of granulated sugar evenly over the tops of the batter-filled cups to create the crispy crust.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The tops should be golden brown and spring back slightly when pressed.
  9. Let the muffins sit in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely to keep the crust crisp.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Sprinkle sugar on top before baking to achieve the crispy crust. Cool muffins on a wire rack to prevent sogginess. If muffins brown too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Room temperature eggs blend better. Butter should be warm but not hot.

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