A Sweet Snack for Anytime!

Sometimes the best recipes come from using up leftover ingredients, and that’s exactly how these Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chips were born. With a perfectly ripe banana, half a can of leftover coconut milk, and some pantry staples, I created these moist, lightly spiced muffins. The touch of spices and chocolate chips add just the right amount of indulgence. They’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or whenever you need a little treat!

Dish Type - Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
Yields - 12 muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 large ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)

• 1/2 cup coconut milk (leftover) - you can use any milk here!

• 1/4 cup coconut or sunflower oil or melted butter

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon ground clove

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/8 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or use these silicone liners on a baking sheet

2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Stir in the milk, oil (or butter), egg, vanilla extract, and sugar. Whisk until well combined.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.

5. Fill the Muffin Tin:
   Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

6. Bake:
   Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

7. Cool:
   Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Per Muffin):

• Calories: 156 kcal

• Protein: 2.5 g

• Fat: 7.5 g

• Carbohydrates: 20.1 g

• Fiber: 0.8 g

• Sugar: 6.5 g