Indulge in the perfect combination of bananas, pecans, and a hint of rum in these decadent Drunk Monkey Muffins. These moist and flavorful muffins are a delightful treat for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, pecans, rum, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
The name 'Drunk Monkey Muffins' comes from the addition of rum to the muffin batter, which gives them a unique and delicious flavor.
Pecans add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor to these moist and tender muffins.