Sour Cream Banana Choc Chip Muffins Recipe

Transform those overripe bananas and leftover sour cream into deliciously moist and flavorful muffins! This easy recipe delivers a perfect balance of banana sweetness and tangy sour cream, without overpowering your taste buds. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack. Get baking today!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 238.5 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Sour Cream Banana Choc Chip Muffins

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling, optional)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Cinnamon
  • 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

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How to Make Sour Cream Banana Choc Chip Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 6-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
  4. Peel, chop, and mash the banana.
  5. In a medium bowl, lightly beat the egg. Add the mashed banana, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Stir in the melted butter.
  6. Whisk the wet ingredients until smooth.
  7. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  9. Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle with granulated sugar (optional).
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

71g

Fat

34g

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sour Cream Banana Choc Chip Muffins?

Sour Cream Banana Choc Chip Muffins takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sour Cream Banana Choc Chip Muffins?

Sour Cream Banana Choc Chip Muffins has approximately 238.5 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sour Cream Banana Choc Chip Muffins?

The key ingredients for Sour Cream Banana Choc Chip Muffins are Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt, Cinnamon, Banana. See the full list with measurements above.

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