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Chimimina Muffins

Cultural Context

Chimimina muffins are a beloved snack in Malawi, often enjoyed during tea time or as a quick breakfast. They reflect the country's reliance on maize, a staple crop, and are a testament to the creativity of Malawian home bakers. Today, variations abound, with many incorporating local fruits and nuts, making them popular beyond Malawi's borders.

MalawianMWother
45 min
easy
12 servings
Servings4
2 whole bananas
2 large eggs
1/2 cup cooking oil
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon biocarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1/2 cup butter

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

maize flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

1

Using a blending or crushing machine, break all of your whole bananas apart.

2

Add in your eggs, a little cooking oil, a splash of milk, and a little dash of baking powder to the bananas.

3

Optionally, add a little bit of biocarbonate of soda to the mixture.

4

Add flour to the mix, ensuring not to forget this important ingredient.

5

Mix all of your ingredients together using any method you prefer.

6

Add a little vanilla essence to the mixture, if desired.

7

Grease your muffin trays with butter.

8

Add the batter to the greased trays, optionally adding banana slices on top for aesthetics.

9

Pop everything into the oven for 15 to 20 minutes at 100 degrees Celsius.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

muffin tinmixing bowlswhiskspatulameasuring cups

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

glutennutsdairy

Also Known As

ChimiminaChimimina Bread

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