Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
  • 3 large (350g) overripe bananas, mashed
  • 0.5 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 0.5 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 0.25 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large (50g) egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup (130g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until no clumps remain.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
  4. Stir the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar into the mashed bananas until combined.
  5. Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until the batter looks glossy.
  6. Gently pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  7. Using a spatula, fold the mixture together until just combined; stop while a few streaks of dry flour remain to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender crumb.
  8. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  9. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full.
  10. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are mahogany-colored and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.