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Published: Jan 30, 2020 · Modified: Jan 24, 2022 by Veronika's Kitchen * This post may contain affiliate links

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

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These are the best healthy Banana Chocolate Chip muffins! Made with no butter or refined sugar, they will be a great easy nutritious snack during the day or as to-go breakfast. Plus, you also can make them vegan!

Teo banana chocolate chip muffins on top of each other.

If you have over-ripe bananas at home and don’t know what to do with them, don’t throw them away! You can use them to bake these amazing Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins or One Bowl Banana Bread!

They are a perfect nutritious snack, made with no butter or refined sugar. Also, you can make them vegan!

I like to have them for breakfast with a cup of coffee. I bake them a couple of times a month and like to have them oh hand, like my Healthy Morning Glory Muffins, Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, Zucchini Banana Bread, or Carrot Zucchini Muffins.

Why this recipe works

Did it happen to you, when you bake muffins and they come out dense and dry? Well, it’s not going to happen with this recipe!

I’ve made this recipe so many times and came up with the perfect ratio for fats, liquid, and dry ingredients to keep these mini cakes soft and moist.

A bite shot of a banana chocolate chip muffin.

How to make them

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients.

To start, we need to mix all the dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon) in a mixing bowl and set aside (Photos 1-6).

Process photos of how to make Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.
  1. Mix Wet Ingredients.

In a separate large mixing bowl, place well ripe bananas. Using a fork, smash them until even consistency (Photos 7-8). Though, I like to leave a few larger chunks to have more texture.

Add the rest of the ingredients (melted coconut oil, maple syrup, egg, vanilla extract, and milk) and whisk well (Photos 9-14).

Process photos of how to make Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.
Process photos of how to make Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.
  1. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients.

Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Using a spatula, fold it in until combined (Photos 15-16). Try not to over mix the batter!

Add chocolate chips and fold them in (Photos 17-18).

Process photos of how to make Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.
  1. Bake!

Using a large ice cream scoop (3 tablespoons), scoop the batter into the muffin tin (lined with muffin liners or just greased). You should have exactly 12 muffins.

Bake at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Take them out of the oven and let them sit in a muffin tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins batter in a baking pan
Baked Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins in a baking pan.

How to make them healthy

To make these banana muffins healthy, I swapped a few ingredients to bring the calories down.

  1. Use coconut oil instead of butter. It provides pretty much the same amount of fats to make them moist but has fewer calories. Also, it’s much more nutritious!
  2. Use Honey or Maple Syrup instead of sugar. In most of my baking, I started to use maple syrup as a sweetener. It’s not just a natural and healthier way to sweeten up your baked goods, but also provides additional flavor.

How to make them vegan

If you want to make these muffins vegan, you can just make a FLAX EGG instead of using a regular egg.

1 EGG = 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2 ½ tbsp water

Just mix them together and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.

Also, make sure you use a plant-based milk and vegan chocolate chips.

A bite shot of a banana chocolate chip muffin.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How to store?

I like to keep the muffins in an air tight container. At room temperature, they will last for a few days. Though, if you refrigerate them, they will be good for a week.

Can you freeze them?

If you want to freeze the muffins, you can wrap them individually with plastic wrap, then place in a zip-lock bag or an air tight container. They will stay fresh for up to 2 months.

A bite shot of a banana chocolate chip muffin.

Did you make this recipe?!? I’d love to know how it turned out! leave a comment and a rating below👇 thank you!

Teo banana chocolate chip muffins on top of each other.
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5 from 10 votes

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

These are the best healthy Banana Chocolate Chip muffins! Made with no butter or refined sugar, they will be a great easy nutritious snack during the day or as to-go breakfast. Plus, you also can make them vegan!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 256kcal
Author: Veronika’s Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 ripe bananas ripe
  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons milk dairy or plant based
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Mix all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside (1 ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon).
  • In a separate large mixing bowl, place 3 well ripe bananas. Using a fork, smash them until even consistency. Though, I like to leave a few larger chunks to have more texture.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients (⅓ cup melted coconut oil, ½ cup maple syrup, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 3 tbsp milk) and whisk well.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Using a spatula, fold it in until combined. Try not to overmix the batter!
  • Add 1 cup chocolate chips and fold them in.
  • Using a large ice cream scoop (3 tablespoons), scoop the batter into the muffin tin (lined with muffin liners or just greased). You should have exactly 12 muffins.
  • Bake at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Take them out of the oven and let them sit in a muffin tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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Notes

  1. Use coconut oil instead of butter. It provides pretty much the same amount of fats to make them moist but has fewer calories. Also, it’s much more nutritious!
  2. Use Honey or Maple Syrup instead of sugar. In most of my baking, I started to use maple syrup as a sweetener. It’s not just a natural and healthier way to sweeten up your baked goods, but also provides additional flavor.
  3. Make them VEGAN. If you want to make these healthy banana chocolate chip muffins vegan, you can just make a FLAX EGG instead of using a regular egg. 1 EGG = 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2 ½ tbsp water. Just mix them together and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken. Also, make sure you use a plant-based milk and vegan chocolate chips.
  4. How to store banana muffins? I like to keep the muffins in an air tight container. At room temperature, they will last for a few days. Though, if you refrigerate them, they will be good for a week.
  5.  Can you freeze banana muffins? If you want to freeze the muffins, you can wrap them individually with plastic wrap, then place in a zip-lock bag or an air tight container. They will stay fresh for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you make this recipe?I’d love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a review below. Or snap a photo and share it on Instagram; be sure to tag me @veronikaskitchen.

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  1. Kyla Thompson says

    July 17, 2022 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    I liked these so much I made them again today! My roommates and friends loved them too and asked for the recipe. The maple syrup makes these taste like fall in a muffin. Seriously I love these muffins 🙂

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      July 20, 2022 at 9:00 am

      Thank you so much, Kyla! I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  2. Elaine says

    April 18, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    5 stars
    Making chocolate chip muffins is the process I always enjoy. Add banana flavor to it, and I will enjoy it even more… Make them healthy, and you’ve got a winner here! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Jacqueline Debono says

    April 18, 2021 at 8:26 am

    5 stars
    These are my new favourite muffins. Banana and chocolate chip is such a yummy combo and your recipe was easy to follow and easy to make! Thank you!

    Reply
  4. Ramona says

    April 18, 2021 at 6:02 am

    5 stars
    I have been meaning to make banana chocolate chip muffins at some point and this recipe has convinced me more! I can’t wait to make these, thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
  5. Amy Nash says

    April 18, 2021 at 1:05 am

    5 stars
    These muffins were absolutely delicious! My kids and husband ate them up and what was left is going in the freezer for easy breakfasts!

    Reply
  6. GUNJAN C Dudani says

    April 14, 2021 at 10:13 am

    5 stars
    I was about to trash the extra bananas i have, so glad i found this muffins recipe. Now, I know what i am baking today 🙂

    Reply
  7. Allyssa says

    April 13, 2021 at 7:55 am

    5 stars
    Thanks a lot for this healthy banana chocolate muffins. Will surely do this again!

    Reply
  8. Bernice Hill says

    April 12, 2021 at 11:15 pm

    5 stars
    These muffins are picture perfect. I’m so glad I have some ‘distressed’ bananas in my freezer because I need these muffins.

    Reply
  9. Enriqueta E Lemoine says

    April 12, 2021 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars
    These banana chocolate chip muffins have my name on them! I can’t wait to bake them. Your pictures are amazing!

    Reply
  10. Gloria says

    April 12, 2021 at 10:27 am

    5 stars
    I have some bananas that I need to use. This muffin recipe looks like the perfect place for them. My kind of breakfast!!

    Reply
  11. Frances says

    January 03, 2021 at 8:29 am

    These turned out great. If you freeze them, what’s the best way to defrost?

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      January 07, 2021 at 9:39 am

      Hi Frances! Glad you liked these muffins! To defrost, you can leave them in the fridge overnight or just leave on a counter for a couple of hours. Then you can reheat them in the oven or microwave.

      Reply
  12. Wai Kee Seeto says

    April 22, 2020 at 5:42 am

    I love these muffins!! My sons whousually don’t finish the whole muffin, and my husband who usually don’t like muffins finished the while muffins in a jiffy, and my Korean neighbor’s elder son finished two in one go— Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      May 01, 2020 at 9:03 am

      Thank you, Wai! I’m so happy you and your family loved the recipe! It’s one of my favorites too! 😉

      Reply
  13. nicolas desjardins says

    February 14, 2020 at 3:02 am

    I was looking for that recipe a long time ago. Those banana chocolate muffin are so amazing at the store, i wish it will taste the same.

    Reply
  14. Jennifer Banz says

    February 10, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    I really loved these muffins and my kids did too! They were perfectly sweet.

    Reply
  15. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says

    February 09, 2020 at 9:59 pm

    These look so delicious and decadent but I love that they’re really guilt free. Can’t wait to give this recipe a try! It’ll be perfect for those mornings where I’m running behind and need something I can take with me.

    Reply
  16. Danielle says

    February 09, 2020 at 3:11 pm

    Really like how detailed your steps are – makes it super easy to follow the recipe and enjoy the muffins like never before!

    Reply
  17. Elaine says

    February 09, 2020 at 10:24 am

    Incredible how many great options you have with these muffins. One of my favorite ways to start a day! And great tips on storage – two months is a great time.

    Reply
  18. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    February 08, 2020 at 11:50 pm

    Banana and chocolate chips are my favourite combination! I often have it for my oatmeal flavour, but I have got to try it in muffins!!

    Reply
  19. Tammy says

    February 07, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    Banana bread is my weakness honestly and whenever there’s chocolate chips involved it’s even better. Your muffins are the perfect guilt-free treat for the mornings or as an afternoon snack ^_^

    Reply
  20. Anna says

    February 07, 2020 at 6:50 am

    How scrumptious looking are these little muffins!? Love that there are no processed sugars in the recipe and it’s all sweetened with bananas and maple! Yum!

    Reply
  21. Chef Dennis says

    February 03, 2020 at 9:51 pm

    Yum! This Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe looks really mouth watering. This will be perfect for our breakfast. It’s best to know that these are made with no butter or refined sugar. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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