Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Deliciously Moist Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins with a Streusel Surprise!
These muffins are bursting with flavor - moist banana bread studded with melty chocolate chips, all topped with a delightful brown sugar streusel crumble. The best part? They're super simple to make!
This recipe is also friendly for those with dietary restrictions. It's completely egg-free, and you can easily make it dairy-free by using non-dairy yogurt and vegan butter.
Here's what you'll need:
For the Muffins:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/3 cup butter (melted, regular or vegan)
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Let's get baking!
- Muffin Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mashed banana, oil, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Don't overmix! Finally, stir in those yummy chocolate chips.
- Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and salt. Mix with a fork or your fingertips until it becomes crumbly. Pop this streusel topping in the fridge to chill while you prepare your muffin tin.
- Bake Time! Preheat your oven to 370°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners and fill each liner about 3/4 full with the batter.
- Streusel Topping: Take out your chilled streusel and generously sprinkle it over the tops of the muffins.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool slightly in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your warm, delicious, and oh-so-moist banana chocolate chip muffins with a streusel surprise!