These Chunky Monkey Muffins are moist, chocolatey, and loaded with bananas and walnuts. They make for a perfect breakfast or snack option, and are loved by both kids and adults. These muffins are easy to make and will definitely become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix together the melted butter, mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the tin and allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving.
