Easy Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

These mini banana muffins are super moist, have little bits of chocolate chips throughout and make a perfect treat for playdates, quick breakfast options, and even toss in your child’s lunch. These mini banana muffins have been our favorite way to use over-ripe bananas since my kid was a toddler, but we still enjoy them today!

 

Why We Love Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

• Great For Breakfast Or Snacks – These muffins are soft, have just the right amount of sweetness and are delicious for every day. Make this banana chocolate chip muffin recipe for the whole family to enjoy, chocolate chip banana muffins are the perfect snack, breakfast or treat.
• Fun Mini Size – The mini size is great for kids of all ages, and is also the perfect banana bread recipe to get kids in the kitchen with you baking. This banana muffin recipe can be made into a regular-sized muffin pan if you prefer, but the mini size is fun.
• These Use A Few Swaps – I’ve used ingredients like whole wheat flour and applesauce to both lighten up these muffins and give everyone a little nutrition boost in these delicious muffins that are still light and fluffy.

Ingredients For Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

• whole wheat flour
• flour all purpose
• baking soda
• salt
• large eggs
• bananas medium size, over ripe, you can also add an extra banana for more banana flavor
• applesauce – can use storebought or leftover homemade applesauce
• honey
• vanilla
• mini chocolate chips I use semi-sweet chocolate chips, you could also use regular chocolate chips but you will likely need a few more.

How To Make Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a mini muffin tin by spraying generously with spray cooking oil.
2. In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, baking soda and salt. Stir until well combined.

3. In a medium-sized bowl crack two eggs. Whip the eggs with a fork or whisk until the yolks are mixed into the egg whites.

4. Using the back of a fork in a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth without chunks. Add the mashed banana mixture to the egg mixture.

5. Add applesauce, honey and vanilla to the egg and banana mixture. Mix well until all the wet ingredients are combined.
6. Pour the banana mixture into the flour mixture in the larger bowl. Stir until just combined with no large lumps.

7. Portion batter into mini muffin tins.  Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on the tops of the muffins before you place the muffins into the oven.

8. Bake muffins for 11-13 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown. When you insert a toothpick no raw batter clings to the toothpick and the toothpick comes out clean. Let cool, then serve and enjoy!

Doesn’t This Banana Mini Muffins Batter Need Oil or Butter?

No butter or oil is needed in the batter for this muffin recipe. Oil and butter creates moisture in baked goods like muffins, cakes and quick breads. In this recipe the combination of applesauce and banana keeps these muffins gooey and delicious.

You may need a little oil for the pan so the muffins release depending on the type of pan you use.

How Do I Keep These Little Muffins From Sticking To The Pan?

I recommend spraying the muffin pan generously with cooking oil I prefer this cooking oil one because of the short ingredient list, but any pan spray can work.

A baking spray is formulated for baking and releases even easier then regular cooking oil. I usually pick Wilton’s baking spray , but I know a lot of people like Baker’s Joy

I don’t recommend paper liners for this type of muffin. With using ingredients like applesauce, the muffins tend to stick too much to the liners and rips the muffins.

Can I Use A Silicone Mini Muffin Pan?

Silicone pans now come in all different shapes and sizes, including mini muffins pans. Silicone does get a little wobbly when you are putting it in the oven, but allows you to pop the muffins out of the pan without using any oil or liners. Placing the silicone pan on top of a baking sheet will help you get the pan in and out of the oven easily without spilling the batter. Here’s a great silicone pan starter kit, including a mini muffin silicone pan.

Can You Freeze These Mini Banana Muffins?

Freeze these mini chocolate chip muffins after you let them cool. Place them in a freezer safe zip top container and expect they will taste their best if eaten within 1-2 months.

Then just thaw and serve when you want moist and fluffy muffins. I love making a big batch of our favorite muffins and cookies and then freezing them, so on days I might forget to whip up a treat for our next play date, I have goodies stocked. These mini muffins are a great option for meal prep.

How Long Will Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins Last?

Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins will taste best if eaten within 3-4 days. Store leftovers in an airtight container on the counter.