Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Page 4 ) | August 9, 2023

▢2 cups white whole wheat flour
▢2 teaspoons baking powder
▢½ teaspoon kosher salt
▢1 ¼ cup walnuts, chopped (divided)
▢1 ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
▢6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
▢¾ cup granulated sugar
▢2 large large eggs
▢2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
▢½ cup plain greek yogurt
▢½ cup whole milk
▢1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas, about 4 bananas

Instructions :

1. Set the oven rack to the lower position. Preheat to 375 °F. Line a 12 muffin cup tin with paper cups or lightly coat the tin with cooking spray.
2. In a medium-sized bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, ¾ cup chopped walnuts, and 1 cup chocolate chips. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream the butter until light and fluffy, 30 to 60 seconds. Add in sugar and beat until dissolved 60 seconds. Beat in one egg at a time, until combined.
4. Stir in vanilla, yogurt, milk, and mashed bananas until combined. Gently mix in dry ingredients, until just combined, do not overmix.
5. Fill each muffin cup to the brim, then allow to sit for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts and chocolate chips, about 5 to 6 chips on top.
6. Bake for 25 minutes and cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, or eat warm