Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
I have many cooks in my kitchen, and I can attest that too many cooks in the kitchen can spoil the fun…sometimes! However, I also realize how important it is to give kids the chance to be involved in the kitchen, so I try to accommodate the request whenever I can.
A few weekends ago, my girl wanted to make muffins—and I wanted to try out the gorgeous colorful bowls I am giving away this week. So we tackled a recipe modification, some cooking instructions (really, supervision and answering questions on my part), and trying out these Zak! Designs Confetti Mixing Bowls.
My kiddos gobbled up these muffins —and I have to say, they were really delicious! We swapped out the white flour for whole wheat, and added the chocolate chips. You could certainly leave out the chips, or use nuts or dried fruit instead.
Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
You will need:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 7 large ripe bananas, mashed**
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 eggs, slightly beaten
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Directions:
Makes 2 ½ to 3 dozen regular sized muffins.
- Cream the butter and sugar. Blend in the bananas, vanilla, and eggs.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Add to the banana mixture and mix until just combined. Add the chocolate chips. Use a ¼ cup measure to portion the batter for each muffin. Pour into muffin tins lined with muffin papers.
- Bake at 350 F. Check after 15 minutes (may take up to 18 minutes). Muffins are done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
**I usually have 1 or 2 bananas that don’t get eaten when they are at their peak, so I throw them in the freezer. When I accumulate 7 of them, I defrost them and make this recipe!
Do you like what you see on The Nourished Child? If so, join me on facebook.com/TheNourishedChild, follow me on Twitter, and join my monthly newsletter!
Written by: Jill Castle, MS, RDN
Published on: January 29, 2013
Updated on: July 24, 2019
Is melamine safe?
Good question! From what I have seen, with standard use, it appears to be safe. To be extra careful, I would hand wash items. Here is a good summary with citings from FDA and others: http://noncreativemom.wordpress.com/2012/01/19/melamine-dishes/
No kids yet, but they’ll grow up in the kitchen like I did!
I am already a fan of Zak on Facebook. 🙂
Joined the Fearless Feeding Community.
Oh yes, she loves pretend baking. 😉
I liked Fearless Feeding Community (LIKE) on Facebook !
Like Zak designs on FB!
Signed up for the Fearless Feeding Newsletter.
I love baking with my boys. Muffins are always a big hit. We like a recipe that I foun that is called Harvest Muffins. They have zucchini, carrot and apple and are delicious.
I like Zak on facebook, simply because I love their products and the quality of the products, you know they’ll last!
We’ve become more frequent bakers around here, we’ve been making cakes, pies, cupcakes and even tried fudge. They love getting in the kitchen to whip up sweets!
Love Love Love these bowls!! Would be perfect in any kitchen!!
Love winter baking!
My kids like to bake muffins with me
Liked Zak on FB
part of Fearless Feeding community
Our favorite thing to make right now are homemade granola bars! Oats, crispy rice, honey, almonds, vanilla and a few chocolate chips, delicious!!!
My daughter is 22 now, she has always loved to bake! She has been baking cookies for her teachers, friends & family since she was in grade school! (I think there were 9 different kinds this last Christmas!)
I like Zak Designs on Facebook
I don’t have kids yet but I know that I love to bake and one day hope to pass that love on! I especially love baking cupcakes and muffins.
Liked Zak Designs on FB.
My daughter loves to bake cupcakes and cookies!
i like zak designs on fb (name is realia mazing)
we love baking, in fact we just made some cream cheese brownies for our super bowl party!
My kids always liked to make cookies so they could decorate them (and eat them!!).
I liked Fearless Feeding on FB. Thanks for the giveaway!
My kids and I make muffins every Sunday morning! We love trying new recipes. These bowls would be great! I’m also lucky to have a 12 year old daughter who loves to bake with her friends when they come over. They of course like to bake cookies 🙂
My niece and nephew love to make sweets!
Liked Zak designs on FB
Shared this post on FB
My son loves to help whenever he can. I don’t do a ton of baking, but he does love pancakes!
My kids love to help me make banana bread. We replace the oil with applesauce, and use Agave instead of sugar. Still tastes great, and the kids love it!
We love baking bread!
My son is a pro at rhubarb crisp & apple crisp, my daughter at chocolate chip cookies and puppy chow and both of them excel at pancakes and French toast. My hubby does the banana chocolate chip muffins:). Those bowls are awesome, would love a set!
I just liked Zak! Designs on Facebook. Cute stuff.
I just signed up for the Fearless Feeding Newsletter! Wo Hoo! Can’t wait for that book…
My boys love to get on aprons and make a mess with flour, it doesn’t particularly matter what their making – but pancakes are always fun and so forgiving.
My 5 year old is a cupcake girl for sure! We opt for healthier but yummy options when it comes to cupcakes and She gets very excited about baking, I let her do it all even cracking the eggs….. I just lead the way. She is a great baker. 🙂