2. Sift the flour, baking powder and baking soda together.

3. Put the mixture aside.

4. Mix the melted butter and sugar in another bowl till creamy.

5. Add the eggs one at a time and then add the vanilla essence.

6. Add the flour mixture a little bit at a time. Mix well.

7. Mash the bananas with a fork till completely mashed.

8. Mix the bananas into the muffin batter. (OPTIONAL) Mix the chocolate chips with a fork.

9. Put two tablespoons of the batter into each muffin cup of the pan.

10. Bake for 20-30 minutes.

11. Let it cool before taking it out. Tastes good with tea.

Makes 24 muffins.

Submitted by: Usman Enam