Ever notice no one ever says World’s Most Mediocre Banana Bread? They should though. I have tried my fair share of World’s Best Banana Bread only to be sadly disappointed. Perhaps it’s like in Elf when he believes the sign World’s Best Cup of Coffee. Deep down I know it’s probably not going to be the best banana bread and yet I try any way.
I like my mom’s banana bread as it is unique because it uses graham flour, but I would not call it the world’s best banana bread (well at least not for me…it’s good don’t get me wrong). Part of the problem is that most banana breads in my opinion don’t use enough bananas. I mean one of the main reasons I am even making banana bread is because I have a ton of bananas to use up that are mocking me on the counter. So when I recipe calls for 1 or 2 bananas I say boo on that.
So I decided to try and think what is it that I love? Malted milk. I use it in a lot of things…I’ve never used it in banana bread (or muffins in this case). So glad I did. I think for me personally I made maybe not the best banana bread in the world but one that comes close and finally one I will make again and again!
Darn Close to the World’s Best Malted Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
1 1/2 cup smashed bananas (about 4 medium bananas)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup malted milk powder
¾ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
1 cup milk chocolate chips
In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, malted milk powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment add the bananas and sugar and mix together for about 3 minutes on medium-high speed. Add the oil and mix until incorporated.
Add eggs, scraping down after each addition.
Add flour mixture to the banana mixture and mix on low until the ingredients just start to come together. Remove bowl from mixer and add in chocolate chips. Finish incorporating the batter being very careful not to over mix. Over mixing leads to tough muffins.
Using a 12 cup muffin pan, place liners into muffin cups.
Divide batter evenly (2/3 full) and bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
You get 12 muffins.
Naomi A says
You must have been reading my mind! I have two bananas that I was thinking about turning into muffins! Yummm-o!
Prabal Gurung for Target Giveaway!
Rosa says
They look very tempting and I’m sure they taste amazing!
Cheers,
Rosa
Liz says
Yum – can’t wait to try these! I am always looking for more ways to use my over-ripe bananas, and the fact that you added malt powder is amazing 🙂
Patsy says
I keep trying different banana bread recipes, hoping to find “the one”. I love that you used malted milk powder because this gives me another way to use it!
B says
I agree, there is not enough banana in most banana breads or muffins. These sound amazing!
debbie says
I always have bananas in the house that end up being too ripe but perfect for baking. These look great. And the best banana bread – that is yours Peabody. The one with the coconut and a lime drizzle. I love it and it’s my favorite EVER!!!!!
Audra Blair says
Peabody – glad to see that I am not the only one that has bananas that mock.
Alice says
These muffins look delicious and I can’t wait to try them. However, in my opinion, you already had the World’s Greatest Banana Bread/Muffin recipe!
This one: http://www.culinaryconcoctionsbypeabody.com/2008/12/17/banana-espresso-chocolate-chip-muffins/
Peabody says
@Alice- those are pretty good ones. But the kiddos don’t like espresso flavored things. Those are for when it’s just me. 🙂
Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says
Haha, they do look like very delicious muffins! Love banana and chocolate together!
sara says
Mmmm, these look super tasty. Totally agree that I am annoyed at banana bread recipes that only use one banana…clearly I’m making it because I have 7000 bananas in the house! 😉
Nutmeg Nanny says
Yum, I bet this smells heavenly while it’s in the oven 🙂 I have to try soon!
Karen says
This looks great. I also want to say thanks for putting a measurement for the bananas as well as approx. how many it should be. Considering how the size of produce can vary these days, I hate when recipes don’t do this.
Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction says
Peabody,
These muffins look delicious. I just pinned the recipe.
Linda says
I have been a long time reader and rarely comment (on any blog), but I finally made these muffins today and Oh.My.Word. I halved it since I only had two mocking bananas, but I so wish I had found two more! These are by far the best muffins I have ever made. So so good. Thank you so much for the recipe!
stephanie says
THESE are THEH BEST! Thank you! (When you add malted milk powder to a recipe, do you decrease the flour? I love this!!! I want to add it to everything now!)