Monkey Muffins—More Kid-Friendly Recipes from High Five™

Make Monkey Muffins, and You'll Be Top Banana in Your Kitchen

Here's another yummy recipe from Highlights High Five™. You and your kids can work together to make these delicious muffins.

You Need

Monkey Muffins
  • bananas
  • whole-wheat flour
  • baking soda
  • shortening
  • sugar
  • eggs
  • low-fat sour cream
  • vanilla
  • salt

Before You Begin

  • Make sure you and your kids wash your hands.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Put 12-16 paper liners in muffin tins.

What To Do

  1. Cut 4 bananas into pieces, and mash.
  2. Mix together 2 cups of whole-wheat flour and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
  3. In another bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of shortening and 1 cup of sugar. Beat until creamy. Add 2 large eggs, the mashed bananas, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix well.
  4. Add the flour mixture and 1/2 cup of sour cream. Mix well.
  5. Fill the muffin cups 1/2 full. Bake for 15-18 minutes.

Variations

  • Decorate the top of each muffin with a small slice of banana or a berry.
  • Stir in some raisins or nuts.
  • For party or dessert muffins, frost the top of each muffin with vanilla icing, and add sprinkles.