Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

23 minutes

Yield

12

🧁 These vegan banana chocolate chip muffins are packed with ripe bananas and melty chocolate in every bite - perfect for quick breakfasts and lunchboxes, ready in just 40 minutes!

I always try to have a batch of plant-based banana chocolate chip muffins in the house. They are so easy to whip up and save me whenever I run out the door and need a quick snack. Andrew also loves having them packed in his lunch, so I always try to tuck a few in his cooler. Make these for your friends and family, and you’ll instantly be their favourite person because who doesn’t love banana chocolate chip muffins?

I always have a batch of plant-based banana chocolate chip muffins in the house. They are so easy to whip up and save me every time I need a quick snack.

❤️ Why You’ll Love These Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

  • Perfect Grab-and-Go Snack: These muffins are ideal for busy mornings or tucking into lunchboxes.
    Simple Ingredients: Made with pantry staples you likely already have on hand.
  • Nutrient-Rich: Bananas add natural sweetness while providing potassium, vitamin B6, and other essential nutrients.
  • Crowd-Pleaser: A classic combination that both kids and adults will devour.

🍲 Ingredients

Ripe Bananas – The star of these muffins! Bananas not only provide that classic flavor and moist texture but also pack impressive nutrition: 9% of your daily potassium, 33% of vitamin B6, 11% of vitamin C, plus magnesium, copper, and manganese. The riper your bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.

Bob’s Red Mill All-Purpose Flour – Having quality ingredients stocked in my pantry is essential for plant-based baking. Bob’s Red Mill flour creates the perfect texture in these muffins – not too dense, not too light. It’s widely available in grocery stores and online, making plant-based baking accessible and convenient.

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👩‍🍳 How to Make Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F.
  2. 2. Lightly coat 12 muffin tin liners with coconut oil spray.
  3. In large bowl, mash your bananas with a fork. Whisk in the egg replacement, coconut milk and sugar.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt.
  5. Add flour mixture to banana mixture and combine well. Then fold in your chocolate chips and walnuts.  You can now dollop equal amounts of batter into 12 muffin cups. Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
  6. Cool for 3-4 minutes in pans then remove and cool completely on wire rack.  Serve with vegan butter! Yum!
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🗒 Tips and Tricks

  • Banana Ripeness: Use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for the sweetest flavor.
  • Don’t Overmix: Stir just until the ingredients are combined to avoid tough muffins.
  • Chocolate: Save some chocolate chips to sprinkle on top before baking.

🗒 Substitutions

  • Flour Options: For a different nutritional profile or to meet dietary needs, swap all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour or a 1:1 gluten-free blend.
  • Sweetener Choices: Reduce sugar by using 3/4 cup instead of 1 cup, or try coconut sugar for a different flavor.
  • Mix-Ins: Replace chocolate chips with dried fruit or walnuts with pecans or seeds for variety.

🗒 Best served with

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👝 How to Store Leftovers

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in a zip-top bag for up to 3 months.

🤔 Common Questions

Can I make these Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins gluten-free?

Yes! Simply substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

How ripe should my bananas be?

The riper, the better! Look for bananas with lots of brown spots or even mostly brown skins for the sweetest flavor and best texture.

Can I add other mix-ins to these muffins?

Definitely! Try adding blueberries, chopped nuts, or even shredded coconut. Keep the total amount of mix-ins to about 3/4 cup.

How do I know when these muffins are done baking?

The muffins are done when the tops are golden brown, they spring back when lightly touched, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). Be careful not to overbake, as they’ll continue cooking slightly as they cool.

Can I make the batter ahead of time?

For best results, bake the batter immediately after mixing. Once baking soda is activated with wet ingredients, it starts producing gas bubbles that help the muffins rise. If you wait too long, you’ll lose that leavening power and end up with dense muffins.

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Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

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🧁 These vegan banana chocolate chip muffins are packed with ripe bananas and melty chocolate in every bite – perfect for quick breakfasts and lunchboxes, ready in just 40 minutes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350F.
  • Lightly coat 12 muffin tin liners with coconut oil spray.
  • In large bowl, mash your bananas with a fork. Whisk in the egg replacement, coconut milk and sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Add flour mixture to banana mixture and combine well. Then fold in your chocolate chips and walnuts.  You can now dollop equal amounts of batter into 12 muffin cups. Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
  • Cool for 3-4 minutes in pans then remove and cool completely on wire rack.  Serve with vegan butter! Yum!
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Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill

Julie Lopez

I absolutely love these banana chocolate chip plant-based muffins. They are super straight-forward to bake and are made with ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. Thank you Maria for creating these – they’ve become a staple in my weekly meal-prep and are my go-to when making a dessert to give to family or friends!

Maria Koutsogiannis

Thank you so much for the love, Julie!

Delite Fontenot

I Just baked these muffins and OMG!! I’m new to plant based eating and this recipe being so easy and yummy is making it so worthwhile changing to it and fun!! Thank you for sharing your yummy recipe!

Maria Koutsogiannis

You’re so welcome hun! Thanks for the love!

Kaleena

Absolutely love, and so easy to make

Maria Koutsogiannis

Thanks for the love, hun!

Tracie

Love these muffins, I’ve made them about 10 times substituting different ingredients almost every time (mixed berries in place of walnuts and chocolate, or homemade oat flower instead of all purpose, even Califa caramel coffee creamer made with almond and coconut cream for the condensed coconut milk). Every batch has turned out awesome.

Maria Koutsogiannis

Hey Tracie!! Thanks so much for the love, this makes me so happy. Glad you love these muffins as much as we do!

Jessie Tuz

Delicious! Moist, soft and sweet. The recipe is so easy and quick too. Highly recommend 🤤

Maria Koutsogiannis

Thanks so much for the love Jessie!

Sandra

Amazing. So fluffy and moist and perfectly balanced deliciousness!

Maria Koutsogiannis

YESSS!! I am so happy you loved this Sandra, they’re so amazing!

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