I hear from the streets we’ve been banana bread-ing? Well, good. Let me give you another reason to keep the bananas ripening on your counter; Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins. They’re packed with milk chocolate and sprinkled with a browned butter streusel, so we never forget where we come from.
Life has felt a little steadier. We’ve fallen into a routine and I’m becoming a lot more disciplined when it comes to planning out dinner for the week. I’ve simplified and stocked up on Digiorno pizzas for Friday nights. Our Friday-couch-pizza is the one exception to my oven’s hours of operation, now that the weather is warming.
Oven HOO: 8AM-1PM M-F
I’ve been having fun posting videos to my Tiktok and laughing at some of the gems that are on there. As much as I’m enjoying it, I’m also… irritated by it. I don’t get why lip synching is funny? Is this because I’m 34? I JUST SIMPLY don’t get it. My eyes are forced to roll severely back towards my head in defiance. But, it’s a fun place for food videos and it’s been nice to try something new.
We’re on season 4 of Dexter ( I know, it hasn’t happened yet). We’ve watched (binged?) Tiger King and rented a few movies. Uncut Gems was basically just the first step of a headache but Midway was an enjoyable albeit cheesy war movie. The Boo Crew is still assembling for Scary Movie Night! Via Netflix Watch Party: A chrome extension that allows us to watch the same movie at the same time with a live chat.
But here we are, back to the recipe. Prep some cupcake liners with non-stick spray. Brown the butter and let it cool for awhile on your counter. Reserve some for the streusel. Beat that toasted butter with ripened-counter-bananas, some sugar, egg, welcome in the dry ingredients, fold in the chocolate chips. Pour batter into liners, top with streusel and slide into the middle rack of a 350-degree preheated oven.
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Browned Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Warm and chocolatey banana muffins with a salty, buttery topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: 22 1x
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter | Divided
3 large bananas or 4 small, very ripe
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk chocolate chips
|| Streusel ||
1/4 cup browned butter from reserve
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
pinch of salt
Instructions
Over medium heat, melt and brown the butter. Let cool on the counter for about ten minutes. Set aside 1/4 cup of the browned butter for streusel.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin and spray the cups with cooking oil.
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add in ½ cup of the browned butter, bananas, egg, sugar and vanilla. Beat until combined but with chunks of banana still visible. Add in the flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until incorporated, about 30 seconds. Remove bowl from stand mixer and fold in the chocolate chips.
Using a 3-tablespoon scoop, fill the muffin cups until about ¾ full.
In a small bowl, mix the streusel ingredients together and sprinkle evenly on top of muffins.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-24 minutes.
Notes
Keeps for up to 3 days.
These muffins sound absolutely perfect! I just made banana bread but didn’t brown the butter, so having serious regrets now. Also the streusel is giving me ALL the feels!
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Oh the streusel feels. I know them well 🙂 Thanks, Bella!
These are seriously the best! Making then for the nth time today. Delicious!
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Karlee,
I made these Monday for my co-workers. They were needless to say a huge hit. By far the best banana bread muffins or cake I’ve ever come across. I’m thankful for all the co-workers or those would have all been consumed by me!
Sue VanNice
Heck to the YEEESS, Sue! Thank you so so much! That makes me so happy 🙂
Sister these are bomb. My fiancé is one happy camper when these come fresh out the oven (and the three days after).
Bless you!
Oh Bri!! you are making my day!
I just found your blog this morning, and these muffins are in the oven right now!! Can’t wait to try them 🙂
Yay! Oh em gee yus! These muffins are life-giving 🙂
The BEST banana muffins I’ve ever had!!
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Yaaass!! Thank you, Amy!
How many grams are you counting as a cup? Bloggers represent such a range, and I’d like to get the best result… THANK YOU!
so good!! i’ve made it so many times already!! very simple and delicious~~
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Wonderful muffins. The brown butter gives such complex flavor. I used dark chocolate chunks. Could add nuts or coconut.
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Also forgot! I never thought of spraying the cupcake wrappers. Brilliant. No wasted muffin!
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Best banana muffins I have ever made or tasted.. I am making a double batch today.. thanks
Made these yesterday but omitted the Chocolate chips as didn’t have any and don’t think the bananas would last another day.
The muffins were absolutely delicious. Very moist even today and the crumble on the top takes them to another level. Thank you for sharing.
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made this for my family and they loved it! i’m making them for the 2nd time now <33
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I make these constantly now! They are it!!
Just wondering about make ahead or freezing? Can I make the batter the day before? Or freeze the batter? Or freeze the muffins?
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These are insanely good! I made them today, and a friend who is not the biggest banana fan said they might have converted her 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!
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