Mini Banana Muffins Chocolate (Printable Version)

Enjoy moist, bite-sized muffins packed with ripe bananas and chocolate. #Banana #Muffins #Chocolate #Breakfast #Snacks

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 cup granulated sugar
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
05 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 3 teaspoons baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Additional

09 - Mini chocolate chips, as desired

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease mini muffin tins or line with paper liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and melted butter until smooth. Incorporate the eggs, mashed bananas, and lemon juice; mix until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
05 - Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin tins, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin emerges clean.
07 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for several minutes, then transfer to a wire rack until completely cooled.

# Notes:

01 - Enhance flavor and texture by adding chopped nuts or dried fruit to the batter if desired.
02 - For optimal freshness, store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.