Monkey Muffins are a delicious banana muffin recipe, loaded with coconut & chocolate chips! These make the perfect breakfast to make your day happy!
Today I thought I would share something that was first shared by my friend Sarah. A while back she posted her Funky Monkey Muffins & I was drooling. So much so that I featured them & then I tried my hand at making them. I wish I could send you over to her site to check out the original recipe, but unfortunately, she isnโt blogging anymore.
However- like most recipes I try- I put my own twist on it. Taking the basic concept & base ingredients I changed things up. This was mainly because the recipe said it made a dozen.
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Well in this house with 3 kids that EAT A LOT- I knew that 12 muffins just wasnโt going to cut it. So not only did I double the recipe but then I changed the quantities just a bit to fit my taste.
The kids loved them & I actually got about 30 muffins out of the batch. Worked out great- we had breakfast for a whole week. If you donโt need quite that many (even though they do freeze well) go ahead & cut the recipe in half for about 12-15 muffins. Otherwise, you can print this large batch version below.
Oh my goodness โ just look at that coconut. These make me SWOON!
Banana Muffin Recipe
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You really canโt go wrong with chocolate chips. I love making these for breakfast on the weekends!
They are so incredibly delicious when paired with morning coffee. The family just loves these!
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Here are some commonly asked questions
Can I change the toppings & mix-ins for these muffins?
Yes, absolutely you can change the toppings & mix-ins. Sometimes we swap the chocolate chips with white chocolate chips. If you want to omit the coconut, you could try adding granola or a streusel on top instead.
What are monkey muffins?
Monkey Muffins are a delicious banana muffin recipe, loaded with coconut & chocolate chips! They are super easy to make & great when you have over-ripe bananas to use up. Basically, they are a simple banana chocolate chip muffin recipe that is always a hit.
How to store monkey muffins?
These are best when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. I like to toss them all into a zip-top bag once they have completely cooled & just keep them in the pantry. They should keep well like this for a couple of days. When it is time to enjoy, just pop them in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds.
If you live in an unusually dry, humid or hot climate, I recommend keeping these in the fridge.
Can I use only all-purpose flour?
I have never tried this recipe using only all-purpose flour, so I canโt vouch for it will change the muffins overall. The whole-wheat flour is added to not only give the muffins some nutritional value but also it contains both bran & germ of wheat giving the muffins more texture & slightly less volume than using only all-purpose flour.
HOW DO YOU MAKE banana muffins?
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Line your baking tins.
- Combine the first 5 ingredients (flours baking powder, sugar, salt) set aside.
- Mix egg, oil, vanilla & milk in mixer bowl with paddle attachment.
- Add banana- mix slowly to not splash.
- Add dry mixture- mix until combined.
- Mix in chocolate chips.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of batter into each baking cup.
- Sprinkle with coconut & more chocolate chips.
- Bake 20 minutes or when your toothpick test is clean.
- Cool on wire rack.
- I stored mine in Ziploc bags on the counter for about 4 days. You can freeze these if needed.
Monkey Muffins
Can you freeze banana muffins?
Absolutely. We love to make these in bulk & pop a bunch in the freezer for future breakfasts. Just make sure to place them in an airtight container & label with the date before freezing.
Can I add nuts to this banana muffin recipe?
Yes, I really love adding walnuts or pecans to this recipe. But they would also be great with some macadamia nuts too.
Can this recipe be doubled?
Absolutely. We double this recipe often. As I mentioned, I get about 30 muffins from this recipe. If you want 12-15, just cut the recipe in half. But if you are making these for a large crowd, maybe hosting family for a holiday weekend, or doing a big breakfast potluck โ doubling this recipe is a great idea. I promise, no matter how many you make, they wonโt last long.
Can unsweetened coconut be used?
Yes, you can substitute the sweetened coconut with unsweetened. But keep in mind, these are muffins (not cupcakes) & they are arenโt overly sweet by themselves. Part of the flavor comes from the sweetened coconut & chocolate chips added to the top. So if you remove those ingredients, that sweetness goes with it.
To make this recipe you will needโฆ
- all-purpose flour
- whole wheat flour
- granulated sugar
- baking powder
- table salt
- milk
- vanilla extract
- eggs
- canola oil
- ripe bananas- mashed
- sweetened coconut
- chocolate chips
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This Monkey Muffins Recipe is so easy and delicious โ and you probably already have many of these items on hand like I do! OR If youโve never made homemade banana muffins before, you might be a bit hesitant โ but youโre going to love the how easy it is to take some over-ripe bananas & turn them into a delicious breafast like this. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely canโt live without when it comes to making this easy banana muffin recipe.
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
- all-purpose flour
- Wheat Flour
- table salt
- baking powder
- Coconut
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
- mixer
- spatulas
- these muffin tins
- these simple but elegant wrappers
Thank you Sarah- they are FABULOUS!!!!!!!!
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Monkey Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1-1/2 tablespoons baking powder yes TBSP - TABLESPOONS
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups milk I use 2%
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup canola oil
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 3/4 cup sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chocolate chips + more for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 & line your baking tins.
- Combine the first 5 ingredients (flours baking powder, sugar, salt) set aside.
- Mix egg, oil, vanilla & milk in mixer bowl with paddle attachment.
- Add banana- mix slowly so it does not splash.
- Slowly add dry mixture- mix until combined.
- Mix in chocolate chips
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the batter into each lined baking cup.
- Sprinkle with coconut & more chocolate chips.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until your toothpick test is clean.
- Cool on wire rack.
- I stored mine in Ziploc bags on the counter for about 4 days. Can freeze if needed.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
These all look so yummy! Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.blogspot.com
Oh man, those look so good! And your pictures are fabulous, as always! Thanks for the feature!
Those muffins look positively heavenly!
Those look amazing! I love, love that first food shot! That is gorgeous!
Oh my!! Those look delicious!
Mmmmm! Those look so stinkinโ yummy. I love chocolate chips and coconut flakes. *drooling*
Wow they looks so delicious, have to try them some day! Have a wonderful day!
Oh my goodness! Those look AMAZING! Cannot wait to try them. Thanks for sharing! xo
YUM! These look delicious. I am printing the recipe. Please link these up to my link party http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/03/sunday-linky-party-1.html
These look amazing!
How did I totally miss this?! Thanks for the props! ๐
How many Muffins does this make? Thx
As I mentioned in the post โ I got about 30 muffins out of this batch.
I just made these Monkey Muffins. 20 mins at 400* was too long ,the coconut was black & they are dry but they are good tasting! I have the last pan in for 15mins. And will check before that! Definitely will be making these again!
Thank you, NancyB
Thanks for the message, Nancy. I appreciate the feedback. It got me wondering if it has something to do with how oven performance varies between brands & how the last time I made these was with our old oven. I will have to make them again in the new one to test the times again.
The muffins were just the right texture. My family loved them. I will be sharing them with friends tomorrow.
The coconut absolutely burned so this time I incorporated coconut in the batter. Excellent
Made these today we incorporated some coconut..pre baked some more added a bit of chocolate frosting with the toasted coconut we prepared previously..Definitely keeping these in a grab n go section ๐
Hi!
Canโt have dairy, what can I substitute for milk? Almond milk? Thanks!
That would be fine.
Delicious!!! I made them before & they made tons of muffins! I took some over to my neighbors ๐ This time I cut the recipe in half & it made 18. Yum!!! I checked them after 17 minutes & then let them cook 2 more minutes. Perfect!
These look amazing! I was wondering if you could provide the nutritional values for your recipes?
I think the key to not over cooking these is to set the oven to 400 as suggested, put the muffins in and immediately reduce the heat to 350. Bake 20 mins or until toothpick is clean.
Do you have to use wheat flour as well or can that be omitted?
I have not tried it that way โ so I canโt guarantee they will turn out. Iโm sure they will bake fine if you replace the wheat flour with more all-purpose, but the texture and rise will certainly be different as well as the time it takes for them to bake.
Can you use all purpose flour without the wheat flour??
Yes โ but the end result will have a different texture.
If you donโt have whole went Flour can you just use white flour?
Yes, that will still work. The texture and rise will be different.