Tropical Delight Mini Muffins with Chocolate and Banana
These Tropical Delight Mini Muffins are bursting with flavor and make a fantastic addition to any lunchbox. With the sweetness of ripe bananas, the richness of dark chocolate, and a hint of coconut, these delightful treats are perfect for kids and adults alike. Enjoy them warm, straight from the oven, or save them for a midday snack to brighten your day. Each bite is a little piece of paradise, ensuring you’ll come back for more!
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Servings
40
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
unsalted butter
125 g (melted)
caster sugar
165 g (none)
very ripe bananas
3 (mashed)
eggs
2 (none)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
self-raising flour
300 g (sifted)
desiccated coconut
45 g (none)
dark chocolate chips
125 g (none)
icing sugar
to dust (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and grease a 12-hole mini muffin pan with non-stick spray or butter.
2
In a mixing bowl, mash the three very ripe bananas until smooth. Add the melted unsalted butter, caster sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, then whisk together until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
3
In a separate large bowl, sift together the self-raising flour, desiccated coconut, and dark chocolate chips.
4
Gently fold the banana mixture into the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix. The batter should be slightly lumpy – this will help keep the muffins light and fluffy.
5
Using a dessert spoon, allocate the batter into the greased mini muffin pan, filling each hole about 2/3 full.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the muffins have risen and are golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
7
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Carefully turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
8
Repeat the process with the remaining batter until all mini muffins are baked.
9
Before serving, dust lightly with icing sugar for an extra touch of sweetness!
Nutrition Information
1.5 g
Fat
5.8 g
Carbs
0.6 g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this muffin recipe?
The recipe is for Tropical Delight Mini Muffins with Chocolate and Banana.
What are the primary flavors in these muffins?
The main flavors are ripe banana, dark chocolate, and a hint of coconut.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
The oven should be preheated to 200°C (390°F).
How should I prepare the muffin pan?
Grease a 12-hole mini muffin pan with non-stick spray or butter.
How many bananas are needed for this recipe?
The recipe requires three very ripe bananas.
How should the bananas be prepared?
The bananas should be mashed until they are smooth.
What ingredients are mixed with the mashed bananas?
Mix the mashed bananas with melted unsalted butter, caster sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Which dry ingredients are sifted together?
Sift together the self-raising flour, desiccated coconut, and dark chocolate chips.
How should I combine the wet and dry ingredients?
Gently fold the banana mixture into the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
Why should the batter remain slightly lumpy?
Keeping the batter slightly lumpy helps ensure the muffins stay light and fluffy.
How much batter should I put in each muffin hole?
Fill each hole about 2/3 full using a dessert spoon.
How long do the mini muffins need to bake?
Bake them for about 15 minutes or until they are golden brown.
How can I tell if the muffins are fully cooked?
A toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin should come out clean.
What is the cooling process for these muffins?
Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
What is the final touch before serving?
Dust the muffins lightly with icing sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
How many calories are in one mini muffin?
Each muffin contains 40 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving has 1.5 g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each muffin?
There are 5.8 g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein is in a single muffin?
Each muffin provides 0.6 g of protein.
How much butter is used in the recipe?
The recipe uses 125 g of melted unsalted butter.
What type of sugar is required?
The recipe calls for 165 g of caster sugar.
How many eggs are needed?
The recipe requires 2 eggs.
What type of flour is used?
The recipe uses 300 g of self-raising flour.
How much coconut is included?
It includes 45 g of desiccated coconut.
What kind of chocolate is used?
The recipe uses 125 g of dark chocolate chips.
Are these muffins suitable for lunchboxes?
Yes, they are described as a fantastic addition to any lunchbox.
Who will enjoy these muffins?
They are perfect for both kids and adults.
Can these be eaten warm?
Yes, they can be enjoyed warm straight from the oven.
How much vanilla extract is used?
One teaspoon of vanilla extract is required.
How many ingredient items are in the list?
There are 9 total ingredients listed for this recipe.