Best 3 Pretzel Monkey Muffins Recipes

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Pretzel monkey muffins are an irresistible sweet treat that combines the delightful flavors of a soft donut with the salty crunch of a pretzel. The resulting muffin is a unique and delicious treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This article will guide you through finding the best recipe to create these delightful treats. We'll explore various recipes, from classic to unique flavor combinations, and provide tips on how to make them perfectly every time. So, let's get started and discover the best recipe for pretzel monkey muffins!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASY MONKEY BREAD MUFFINS



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I came across this recipe when looking for bake sale recipes. The bake sale was going a little slow, I popped these in the oven and the smell brought everyone to the table!

Provided by Jennifer Lovato Barkdull

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuit dough, separated and cut into quarters
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Mix white sugar and cinnamon together in a gallon-size resealable bag; add biscuits and toss to coat. Press coated biscuits into muffin cups, about 2/3 full.
  • Heat brown sugar and margarine together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until melted, 3 to 5 minutes; pour over each biscuit muffin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until dough is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 394.8 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

DRUNK MONKEY MUFFINS



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A grown up version of an old favorite: moist banana muffins with chocolate chips, shredded coconut and Jack Daniels® for a little extra kick. I love playing with recipes and wanted something more than the standard banana muffin.

Provided by MoreCoffeePlease

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
4 ripe bananas
⅓ cup softened unsalted butter
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup whiskey (such as Jack Daniel's®)
½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1 cup mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners. Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the bananas, butter, and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and whiskey. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the coconut and chocolate chips, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour into muffin pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 163.6 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

MONKEY MUFFINS



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These bite-sized peanut butter, banana and chocolate chip muffins will be a favorite with your family and friends. It's also a good way to use up overripe bananas! -Amie Longstaff, Painesville Township, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the bananas, peanut butter, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in chips., Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 14-16 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, ripe bananas.
  • Make sure to mash the bananas well before adding them to the batter.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make the pretzel topping, you can use store-bought pretzel pieces or make your own by breaking up pretzels into small pieces.
  • If you don't have a muffin pan, you can also make these muffins in a loaf pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.

Conclusion:

Pretzel Monkey Muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are also a great way to use up ripe bananas. With their sweet and salty flavor, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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