These chocolate chip banana muffins are soft, fluffy, and packed with melty chocolate chips in every bite. Naturally eggless, thanks to ripe bananas and applesauce, this one-bowl muffin recipe comes together quickly with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a sweet treat any day of the week. Bonus: they freeze beautifully!
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with just a few small chunks.
Add the sugar and oil, and mix until well combined.
Stir in the applesauce (or pear purée) and vanilla extract.
Sprinkle the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt over the wet ingredients. Gently mix just until combined — don’t overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Spoon the batter into a lined or greased 12-cup muffin tin.
Notes
Mini Muffins – Use a mini muffin pan and bake for 12–15 minutes.Loaf Cake – Pour the batter into a loaf pan and bake for about 45–50 minutes.Add-ins – Chopped walnuts, pecans, or even shredded coconut make a fun addition.Dairy-Free Option – Use dairy-free chocolate chips to make the muffins completely dairy-free