Okay, here’s my attempt at writing like that example, documenting the muffin-making process:
So, I’ve been seeing this Kodiak pancake mix all over the place, right? And everyone’s saying how great it is for adding protein and whatnot. I had a box sitting in my pantry, and I was craving chocolate muffins. So, I figured, why not combine the two? Let’s give this a shot.
Getting Started
First things first, I grabbed all my ingredients. This wasn’t some fancy, from-scratch recipe. I was going for easy. I’m not super * besides the Kodiak mix, I also got some:
- Eggs, obviously.
- Milk. Any kind will do, I used 2%.
- Some oil, because that’s what you need for muffins, it turns out.
- Sugar. Cause, duh, it is chocolate.
- Cocoa powder. The good stuff, if you have it.
- And, chocolate chips! Because more chocolate is always better.
Mixing it all together
I preheated my oven to, let’s say, 375 degrees. I always forget the exact temperature, but that seems about right for muffins. I sprayed the muffin tins with oil. Then, into a big bowl went the Kodiak mix. I just eyeballed it, maybe two cups?
Then I cracked in a couple of eggs, poured in some milk (again, just a splash, maybe half a cup?), and a good glug of oil. I added a few spoonfuls of sugar. I like them sweet, but not too sweet, you know?
Next, the cocoa powder. I probably used a bit too much, because, well, I love chocolate. It was a dark, rich color, which is what I wanted. Finally, I tossed in a generous handful of chocolate chips.
I stirred it all up with a big spoon. It looked a little thick, so I added a bit more milk until it seemed like a good muffin batter consistency. Not too runny, not too stiff.
Baking Time!
I spooned the batter into the muffin tins, filling them maybe two-thirds full. I am not perfect. Then, into the oven they went! I set a timer for, like, 20 minutes, but I kept checking them. You know, the old toothpick test. Stick a toothpick in, and if it comes out clean, they’re done.
The End Result
They puffed up nicely and smelled amazing! They were definitely a darker color than regular muffins, thanks to all that cocoa. I let them cool for a little bit before I tried one (okay, maybe two).
And you know what? They were pretty good! A little denser than regular muffins, maybe because of the Kodiak mix, but still moist and chocolatey. And hey, I got a little extra protein, so that’s a win, right? I think it’s a successful experiment. I’d definitely make them again. Maybe next time I’ll add some nuts or something.
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