Banana Coconut Muffins

Moist and tropical banana muffins studded with sweet coconut flakes, perfect for breakfast or afternoon snacks. Made with ripe bananas and topped with toasted coconut for extra flavor and texture.

8 servings
40 min

Ingredients

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 whole bananas
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • cup sugar
  • 1 whole egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ¾ cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 8 pieces muffin liners

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Line muffin cups with liners.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Whisk together bananas, butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and 1/2 cup coconut in a large bowl until combined well, then fold in flour mixture until flour is just moistened.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Divide batter among lined muffin cups and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup coconut. Bake until muffins are puffed and golden, about 25 minutes. Transfer muffins to a rack and cool slightly.

    25 min