Chocolate chunk protein muffins

1. 1

   Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients

   In one bowl, mix the flour, protein and bicarbonate of soda.

   It’s right if… An evenly coloured powder.

   Done
2. 2

   Step 2: Mix the wet ingredients

   In the other bowl, whisk the mashed banana with the sugar, syrup, eggs, milk and oil.

   It’s right if… A runny mixture with a few bits of banana.

   Done
3. 3

   Step 3: Combine the two

   Tip the dry ingredients into the wet and fold with the spatula just until no flour is visible. Add the chocolate with 2-3 turns.

   It’s right if… A thick but not stodgy batter. Overmixing makes the muffins tough.

   If it goes wrong… If it is too thick, add 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 ml) of milk.

   Done
4. 4

   Step 4: Fill the cases

   Divide the batter between the 12 cases, filling them almost to the top. Bake straight away: if the batter sits, they rise less.

   It’s right if… About 75 g of batter in each.

   Done
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   Step 5: Bake

   Bake on the middle shelf for 18-22 minutes.

   It’s right if… A cocktail stick in the centre comes out clean and the top springs back when touched.

   If it goes wrong… If the stick comes out with batter, 2-3 more minutes.

   Done
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   Step 6: Cool

   Leave them in the tin for 5 minutes, then move them to a rack or plate. Let them cool for 10 minutes before eating.

   Done

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