Banana Choco-Toffee Mini Muffins Inspired By Dr Seuss
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In general, my family loves banana bread so, these muffins weren’t a vast stretch for us. I had considered adding chocolate chips to banana bread batter before but, not both toffee and chocolate. When making these, I found that for the best results, I prefer making these muffins the day they’ll be served to maintain the caramelized top and the soft center. They pack-up beautifully and kids of all ages love them. Another flavor we love are these Mini Crumb Cake Bites from Crazy For Crust.
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Banana Choco-Toffee Mini Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 Tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup mashed banana 2 medium
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips divided
- 3/4 cup English toffee bits divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line [2] 24 cup mini muffin tins with liners
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the melted butter, sour cream, brown sugar, mashed bananas, egg and vanilla. Beat with the mixer for 2 minutes until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until all of the ingredients are incorporated. This will only take around 2 minutes. Stop and scrape the bowl periodically while mixing so all of the ingredients will combine.
- Fold in 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips and 1/2 cup toffee chips by hand.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups using a teaspoon or a 1 ounce ice cream scoop.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips and toffee bits on top.
- Place the pans into the oven and bake for 15-17 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the muffin tins and cool completely on a wire racks.
Notes
Melissa says
I would recommend that you test them with a toothpick at 22-23 minutes. Increase the baking time as needed in 2-3 minute intervals after that, if they’re still gooey in the middle. You’ll need to look for moist crumbs on a toothpick to indicate they’re done.
Anonymous says
What would be the baking time on these if I used regular sized muffin pans?
Melissa says
Hi Rebecca, I’ve never used yogurt in this particular recipe, but, generally speaking it works quite well as a substitution for sour cream. I think it should work fine. I wish I could tell you first hand about the applesauce, but, I’ve only made this recipe as presented. I would guess [and I’m guessing] that perhaps you’d need less applesauce maybe 3/4 cup in place of the banana. Let me know how it goes with your changes should you decide to go that route. ~ Melissa
Rebeccah says
Ashley- I love this recipe. I have a couple of substitution questions maybe you can answer for me?? Can I use plain yogurt in place of sour cream?(I normally substitute but wanted to check) also I dont care for bananas so would apple sauce work? I usually use apple sauce in place of veg oil in cakes so thought I would check.
thanks so much for sharing your creations- my kids appreciate it!!! 🙂
Rebecca~
Melissa says
Thanks Ashley, we love ’em!
Web Design Greensboro says
Wow…that looks awesome, Melissa!
Melissa says
The perfect size for little hands…thanks, Didi! xoxo
Didi says
Absolutely delicious!!! I can actually taste the flavors honey!!
Thank you!