Choc Chip Banana Muffins

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Everyone should have a favourite banana choc chip muffins recipe in their repertoire. This is one of the best recipes for using up overripe bananas and an easy lunch box alternative to banana bread.

Are My Bananas Too Ripe?

When it comes to baking with bananas, the more ripe your bananas are, the better. Even when they are starting to get a bit gross and squishy.

They are easier to mash and tend to mix better into recipes when they are really ripe. It can be hard work to mash unripe or just-ripe bananas. Plus they often leave lumps, so go with the ones that are on the browner side if you have them.

But the best part is the fact that they have a stronger banana flavour to give you a great flavour burst in your baking!

What If I Don’t Have Time To Make Banana Muffins Now?

If you’ve got over-ripe bananas and need to use them up but don’t have the time for baking, there’s an easy solution.

FREEZE THEM!

Yep, that’s right. You can freeze bananas.

This is one of the best ways to avoid your bananas getting beyond the point of use so you can reduce waste. And you don’t even need to do anything fancy with them either.

I stick my whole bananas in the freezer door. However, if they aren’t yet too squishy, you can peel them and seal your bananas in bags instead.

Then just pull them out to defrost an hour or two before you are ready to bake.

Freezing Banana Muffins

If you want to freeze your choc chip banana muffins for later, once completely cooled, wrap muffins individually in plastic cling wrap or in small zip-lock bags.

They can remain stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. While still edible after this time, the quality will start to decline.

There are few things easier than muffin recipes for making yummy snacks for home or school. We are big fans in our household of making and freezing muffins ready for school lunch box packing and they make great on the go breakfast or lunch options too.

Get tips for making gluten-free muffins and storing your muffins on my blog.