Friday was the first day of Fall! With the changing leaves and autumnal foliage come the delicious flavors of Fall! Pumpkin has become a flavor synonymous with the season and we have a muffin recipe that makes pumpkin shine! Banana and pumpkin might seem like an unlikely pairing, but Chocolate is an ingredient that brings everything together in these tea-infused muffins. 

Chocolate Monkey: Your New Favorite Tisane

We love dessert teas. There’s nothing better than indulging in a scrumptious dessert that doesn’t have any calories. We especially love chocolate teas, like Aztec Spice or Velvet! Chocolate Monkey is a tisane with cacao nibs, pink peppercorns, and banana bits that tastes like a chocolate covered banana treat! The rich flavors of chocolate and banana are a classic combination, and the two are put on display in this tasty caffeine-free blend. 

Making the Muffins

All you’ll need to make your muffins is pumpkin muffin mix (which can be found at any major grocery store), 2 large eggs, vegetable oil, cinnamon, chocolate chips, a muffin pan, and your Chocolate Monkey. Because Chocolate Monkey is a tisane and does not include Camellia sinensis, it won’t burn the way a white or green tea will when oversteeped. In fact, you’re going to want to oversteep your tea for maximum flavor. 

Here’s the recipe for your new favorite muffins:

You can make a big batch of these muffins and then eat them for breakfast, as a snack, or for dessert. Try freezing left overs and popping them in the microwave or toaster oven to heat them up. That way, you can have delicious muffins all season long!

Fall and Holiday teas are coming soon! Keep an eye out for the return of your seasonal favorites. 

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