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Monkey Muffins

Irresistibly Moist Monkey Muffins with Chocolate and Coconut

Delightful Monkey Muffins featuring ripe bananas, chocolate, and coconut—perfect for breakfast or snacks!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour.
  • 1 cup Whole wheat flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Can substitute with brown sugar.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder Ensure freshness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Milk (2%) Can use almond or oat milk.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Can use flax eggs for vegan option.
  • 0.25 cup Canola oil Olive oil can be a healthier substitute.
  • 2 medium Ripe bananas (mashed) Overripe for maximum flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Sweetened coconut Can use unsweetened coconut with more sugar.
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips Can substitute with white chocolate.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Monkey Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line muffin tins with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, canola oil, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  4. Fold in the mashed bananas into the wet mixture.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently.
  6. Fold in the sweetened coconut and chocolate chips.
  7. Fill muffin cups with batter, about two-thirds full, and sprinkle extra coconut and chocolate chips on top.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing for best texture. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container.

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