Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line muffin pan with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Beat in mashed bananas until smooth. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the banana mixture just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips.
3. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Interesting Facts

• Muffins are a great way to use up overripe bananas.
• You can substitute other types of chips in place of chocolate chips, such as white chocolate or butterscotch.
• This recipe can also be used to make a delicious banana bread.