The Perfect Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins!
If you have picky eaters, that can mean snacks can be a challenge. I know that my girls often have to be reminded to eat. When it comes to school lunches, I like to send them a snack that is not only sweet but, not completely unhealthy.
Kids are kids. They like the sugary, gummy treats–it’s a given. But, I’m not a fan of sending them with all of those. So, I give them a balanced lunch and often times, send them with muffins for a snack! While they aren’t for every day, I certainly see no reason why they don’t make a perfect school snack! Right?
These mini Banana Chocolate Chip muffins are perfect for school lunches! They are small, bite-sized and they are made in a healthier way. With dark chocolate chips, applesauce and banana–they are moist and a guaranteed hit with the kids! They won’t even know that you used whole wheat flour. Shh! Don’t tell them! I don’t and they don’t notice the difference, seriously.
Things You Will Need:
- Mixing Bowls
- Spatula
- Toothpicks
- Measuring Cups
- Spoon
- Fork
Perfect Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Perfect sized banana chocolate chip muffins. Perfect for school, snacks or anytime!
Ingredients
- 2 cups of whole wheat flour
- 1 TSP of baking powder
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1 TBSP of vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup of apple sauce
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 1 TBSP of oil
- 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or to taste
- Non-stick spray for baking
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350.
- Spray your pan with non-stick spray for baking.
- In mixing bowl, mix flour, sugar and baking powder.
- On separate bowl, mash bananas. Leave chunky or smooth as desired.
- In another mixing bowl, add wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Add wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Use a measuring cup (optional) or spoon batter into muffin pan.
- Bake for 20 - 25 mins, use toothpick to see if it is cooked through. It should come out clean and dry.
- Remove from pan and cool.
- Enjoy!
- Place them in an air-tight container with wax paper to store.
Freeze Them!
These are perfect for storing and I find when they sit overnight, they get even moister! Just be sure to separate them with wax paper if you are stacking them in a container. They also freeze well and you can place them in a container or Ziploc bag!
They make great snacks and if you only want to make them as an occasional treat, that’s okay too! I find that they are lighter, moist and the kids love them. I have to say, we enjoy them too and sometimes I make a batch for us. Sometimes, I’ll grab two if I am on the go and they hit the spot every time!
If you’re looking for an even more surprising treat, try these black bean Chocolate Cupcakes–they’ll never know the difference!
Do your kids like muffins?
Let me know, til then–cheers m’deres!
Nancy Polanco is a freelance journalist, lifestyle content creator, and editor of Whispered Inspirations. She is a proud Mom to Gabby and Michaela and partner and best friend to Darasak. Having worked as part of a health care team for almost a decade, Nancy is happy to be back to her passion. She is a contributor to the Huffington Post, TODAY’s Parents, and an Oprah Magazine Brand Ambassador.
They sound great! I bet the apple sauce makes them moist 🙂
They are moist!
Thanks i love a good banana muffin at breakfast and these look nice and simple,will try on the weekend….have a good one !
Enjoy. 🙂
My daughter is a huge banana muffin fan. Chocolate chips make them such a treat! Perfect for sending something home-made in the lunches!!!
They sound yummy and I have bananas that I need to use up this weekend….I see muffins being made tonight!
I have been on a banana baking kick lately so I am definitely going to make these muffins.
We made these with the grandkids on Sunday and they were very tasty and moist,a big hit with the kids !!
I will have to try this recipe. My little guy goes crazy for muffins.
He will love these!
Sound delicious my grandaughter Evelyn would love them.
They are tasty!
My grandkids love these muffins and funny but they call them the Whispers because i said the name of your blog and they remember part haha
Awww, I love that. So cute!
Had this with hot tea at the cabin this morning while i watched to Ducks swimming in the pond with their babies…life is good
Best parts of life, enjoy!
These sound so good, and easy to make as well, perfect treat for when my granddaughter comes over!!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!