Banana and chocolate muffins

Directions

1. SOFTEN - Leave the butter to soften at room temperature.
2. PRE-HEAT THE OVEN TO 180˚C/160˚C FAN/GAS 4
3. SIEVE - Sieve the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and a pinch of salt into a mixing bowl.
4. MASH - Peel the bananas and mash them to a puree in a separate bowl.
5. LINE - Line a muffin tray with 12 paper muffin cases.
6. BEAT - In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy and pale in colour. Add the eggs, one at the time, continuing to beat the mixture.
7. MIX - Add the mashed banana, vanilla extract and the milk. Mix thoroughly.
8. FOLD - Using a metal spoon, fold the flour mix and the chocolate drops into the mixture.
9. BAKE - Fill the paper cases with the muffin mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until well risen and golden.