Description
Delightful Monkey Muffins packed with bananas, chocolate chips, and coconut, combining all-purpose and whole wheat flours for a moist, flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or snack time.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup canola oil
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chocolate chips + more for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line your muffin tins with paper liners or grease them well to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the eggs, canola oil, vanilla extract, and 2% milk until well combined.
- Add Bananas: Slowly add the mashed ripe bananas to the wet ingredients and mix gently to incorporate, minimizing splashing.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the muffins.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Scoop Batter: Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, portion about 2 tablespoons of batter into each lined muffin cup, filling each almost to the top.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle each muffin with sweetened coconut and additional chocolate chips as desired for extra texture and flavor.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool Muffins: Remove muffins from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack to room temperature before serving.
- Storage: Store muffins in airtight Ziploc bags at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze them to extend their shelf life.
Notes
- For best texture, do not overmix the batter; stir until ingredients are just combined.
- You can substitute the chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruit if preferred.
- Muffins can be frozen individually wrapped or in an airtight container; thaw before serving.
- Using ripe bananas is essential for natural sweetness and moisture.
- If you prefer a lower fat option, substitute canola oil with applesauce but expect a slightly different texture.
