Fluffy and filled with melted chocolate chips on the inside, along with a nutty, crunchy muffin top make this Easy Banana Nut Muffins with Chocolate Chips recipe a must have for your family!
In a medium bowl add the mashed bananas and sour cream. Next, beat with a hand held mixer on medium speed until bananas and sour cream are smooth in texture, (should look like a smoothie) about 1 minute. Then, add the eggs, vanilla and lemon zest continue mixing until fully incorporated.
To the large bowl with the flour mixture, add half of the banana mixture and softened butter. Then, beat on low to incorporate and continue mixing for 1 minute.
Next, add the remaining banana mixture in 2 parts, beating on low speed for 30 seconds after each addition. Finally, add the chocolate chips to the batter; with a spatula, mix to incorporate.
Bake in the preheated 350°F oven, with the rack set in the middle position, for 20-25 minutes until tops are golden brown or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.