Description
These Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins are moist, flavorful, and packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the tangy richness of Greek yogurt. Enhanced with semisweet chocolate chips and a tender crumb, they make a perfect breakfast treat or snack for any time of day. With simple pantry ingredients and an easy baking process, these muffins come together quickly for a delicious homemade baked good.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 medium bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup milk chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard-size muffin tin with baking cups or cupcake liners to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Set this mixture aside for later incorporation.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened salted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is well blended and slightly fluffy, helping to create a tender crumb.
- Add Wet Ingredients: To the creamed butter and sugars, add the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix these ingredients until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently and just until all the flour is incorporated to avoid overworking the batter which could make muffins tough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring an even distribution throughout the batter without overmixing.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon about ¼ cup of batter into each muffin cup. For an extra chocolatey touch, sprinkle a few additional chocolate chips on top of the batter in each cup.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the muffin tops turn a light golden color and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for several minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve them warm or at room temperature.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness for several days.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- The Greek yogurt adds moisture and protein, as well as a slight tang to balance sweetness.
- You can swap chocolate chips for nuts or dried fruit for variations.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter and yogurt accordingly.
