Baking · serves 2

Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins

Two very ripe bananas and a bag of chocolate chips. Twenty minutes of work.

45 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 250g plain flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 80ml sunflower oil
  • 200g caster sugar
  • 500g bananas, mashed (about 4)
  • 60ml water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 150g chocolate chips
  • 100g walnuts, chopped (optional)

Method

  1. Sift flour, soda and salt together.
  2. Beat the oil and sugar until foamy, then the mashed banana, water and vanilla.
  3. Dry into wet, stirred to a lumpy batter. Muffin batter should look undermixed — smooth batter bakes tough.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
  5. Cases three-quarters full.
  6. 180°C for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Five minutes in the tin, then onto a rack.

Questions people ask about Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins

How long does Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins take?

About 45 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What can I use instead of maida in Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins vegetarian?

Yes, and as written it is vegan too. Check your specific brands if that matters to you.

Do I need an oven for Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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