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Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins Easy Recipe for Lunchboxes

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These moist chocolate chip banana bread muffins are perfect for lunchboxes, offering a soft texture and just-right sweetness. They are quick, easy, and loved by kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (130g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
  • ½ cup (120g) cottage cheese (optional)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) milk (any kind, dairy or non-dairy)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 12-cup muffin tin or line it with silicone or paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but leaving a few small lumps for texture (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and optional cottage cheese to the mashed bananas. Whisk together until fully blended, about 1–2 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter, reserving a few to sprinkle on top if desired.
  7. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

If batter is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk to loosen. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender. Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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