Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
1 cup

flour

1 tbsp

baking powder

0.5 tsp

ground cinnamon

0.5 tsp

salt

2.5 cup

banana nut whole grain cereal flakes

1 cup

milk

1 unit

egg

0.33 cup

light brown sugar

firmly packed

0.33 cup

oil

2 oz

semi-sweet chocolate

chopped

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2
~4 min

In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~4 min

In a separate bowl, combine cereal and milk and let stand for 3 minutes to soften the cereal.

Step 4
~4 min

Stir in the egg, brown sugar, and oil into the cereal mixture.

Step 5
~4 min

Add the cereal mixture to the flour mixture and stir just until moistened. The batter will be lumpy.

Step 6
~4 min

Stir in the chopped chocolate chunks.

Step 7
~4 min

Grease a muffin pan or line it with paper liners.

Step 8
~4 min

Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each cup 2/3 full.

Step 9
~4 min

Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10
~4 min

Let the muffins cool slightly before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add chopped nuts for extra crunch

Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture

Don't overmix the batter for a more tender muffin

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a glass of milk or juice

Enjoy as a quick breakfast or snack

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Yogurt
Fruit salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Common breakfast and snack food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Breakfast for holidays
Potlucks
Brunch

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Snack
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100

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