Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 2-3 small bananas)
• 1 cup semi sweet or milk chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a standard 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners. Set aside. (Alternatively, spray the wells liberally with cooking spray.)

2. 2

   In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large separate bowl combine sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and mashed banana until well combined. Note: The batter will be lumpy from the bananas.

4. 4

   Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir to combine flour until it's fully moistened. Stir in 2/3 cup chocolate chips, reserving a 1/3 cup for the tops.

5. 5

   Use an ice cream scoop or a measuring cup to evenly divide the batter between the muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full. Sprinkle tops with reserved chocolate chips. (Depending on how the batter is divided, you may yield more. Have an extra pan handy.)

6. 6

   Bake the muffins for 20- 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the centers.

7. 7

   Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.

8. 8

   Store in an airtight container chilled or at room temperature for up to 2 days.