Decadent Strawberry-Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Indulge in the irresistible combination of fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and rich chocolate chips with these Decadent Strawberry-Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. Perfectly moist and delightfully fluffy, these muffins are a sweet treat for breakfast, a snack, or a dessert. Bursting with fruity flavor and chocolatey goodness, they are sure to please everyone from kids to adults. Enjoy them warm out of the oven or store them for a tasty grab-and-go option throughout the week. Each bite is a delicious celebration of summer's best fruits, making them a must-try for any home baker!
16
Servings
N/A
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups (measured)
Granulated sugar
3/4 cup (measured)
Baking powder
1 teaspoon (measured)
Baking soda
1 teaspoon (measured)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (measured)
Egg
1 (beaten)
Canola oil or vegetable oil
1/2 cup (measured)
Sour cream or plain yogurt
1/2 cup (measured)
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (measured)
Ripe bananas
1 cup (mashed (about 2 to 3 medium bananas))
Fresh strawberries
1 - 1 1/2 cups (chopped)
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup (measured)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 16-cup muffin pan or line with paper muffin cup liners.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk the beaten egg, oil, sour cream (or plain yogurt), and vanilla extract until smooth.
4
Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
5
Gently fold in the mashed ripe bananas, chopped fresh strawberries, and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6
Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Note that a toothpick may have a slight moist residue due to the strawberries.
8
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this muffin recipe?
The recipe is for Decadent Strawberry-Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 16 muffins.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
How should I prepare the muffin pan?
Grease a 16-cup muffin pan or line it with paper muffin cup liners.
What are the dry ingredients for this recipe?
The dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
What wet ingredients are required?
You will need a beaten egg, oil, sour cream or plain yogurt, and vanilla extract.
Can I use yogurt instead of sour cream?
Yes, you can use either 1/2 cup of sour cream or 1/2 cup of plain yogurt.
What is the first step in mixing the batter?
Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
How should the wet and dry ingredients be combined?
Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; the batter should remain slightly lumpy.
What should I avoid when mixing the batter?
Be careful not to overmix the batter to ensure the muffins stay fluffy.
How many bananas are needed for 1 cup of mashed bananas?
You will typically need about 2 to 3 medium-sized ripe bananas.
How much strawberry should I add to the mix?
Use between 1 and 1.5 cups of chopped fresh strawberries.
What kind of chocolate chips are used?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
How do I incorporate the fruits and chocolate chips?
Gently fold the mashed bananas, chopped strawberries, and chocolate chips into the batter.
How full should I fill the muffin cups?
Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with the prepared batter.
How long do the muffins need to bake?
Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes.
How can I tell if the muffins are done?
Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean, though it may have slight moist residue from the strawberries.
What is the recommended cooling time in the pan?
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
What is the final step of the cooling process?
Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
What category of food does this recipe belong to?
This recipe is categorized as Quick Breads.
Are these muffins suitable for breakfast?
Yes, they are a sweet treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
What type of oil is recommended?
You can use either canola oil or vegetable oil.
How much flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe requires 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour.
How much sugar is needed?
You will need 3/4 cup of granulated sugar.
How much baking powder and baking soda is used?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
How much salt is included?
The recipe includes 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
How much vanilla extract is required?
One teaspoon of vanilla extract is needed.
Can I store these muffins for later?
Yes, they can be stored for a tasty grab-and-go option throughout the week.
What is the texture of these muffins?
They are described as perfectly moist and delightfully fluffy.
What are some tags associated with this recipe?
Associated tags include muffins, baking, quick bread, strawberry, banana, and chocolate chips.