Monkey Muffins

Monkey Business in the Kitchen

Once upon a time, there was a mischievous monkey named Max who loved to cause chaos in the kitchen. He would sneak into the pantry and steal ingredients, leaving a trail of flour and sugar behind him.

One day, Max stumbled upon a bunch of ripe bananas and decided to make his favorite treat: Monkey Muffins. He grabbed a mixing bowl and started to combine the ingredients, but couldn't resist adding a handful of extra chocolate chips. As he stirred and mixed, Max couldn't help but make a mess in the kitchen.

When Max's mom walked into the kitchen, she was surprised to find chocolate chips and flour all over the counters and floor. But when she saw Max's proud grin and smelled the delicious aroma of the Monkey Muffins baking in the oven, she couldn't help but laugh and give him a big hug.

From that day on, Max learned to ask permission before making a mess in the kitchen. And he and his mom enjoyed many more batches of delicious Monkey Muffins together.

Ingredients (makes 24 muffins):

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, mix the sugar and melted butter together.
4. Add the eggs and beat until well combined.
5. Add the milk and mashed bananas and mix well.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
8. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 of the way full with the batter.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.