Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to make delicious banana pancake muffins all by yourself!
Materials and Prep
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup pancake mix
- 1/4 cup milk
- Muffin tin
- Muffin liners
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven (with adult supervision)
Before starting, make sure to wash your hands and ask an adult for help when using the oven.
Activities
- Banana Smash: Mash the ripe banana in a bowl using a fork until it's smooth.
- Egg Crack: Crack the egg into the bowl with the banana and mix them together.
- Mix It Up: Add the pancake mix and milk into the bowl, then stir everything until the batter is smooth.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Place muffin liners in the tin, then pour the batter into each cup.
- Bake Away: Ask an adult to help you bake the muffins in the oven at 350°F for about 15-20 minutes.
Talking Points
- What are we making today? - "We are making yummy banana pancake muffins!"
- Why do we need to wash our hands? - "We wash our hands to keep everything clean and safe."
- What do we do with the ripe banana? - "We smash the banana to make it all mushy."
- Why do we need to ask an adult for help with the oven? - "We need an adult to help us because the oven is very hot."
- How will we know the muffins are ready? - "We can use a toothpick to poke the muffins. If it comes out clean, they are ready!"