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Banana Coconut Muffins

4.4

(271)

Banana coconut muffins on a white plate.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

These moist, easy muffins rely on mashed bananas and flaked coconut for sublime texture and tropical-leaning flavor.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 8

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 very ripe bananas, mashed (3/4 cup)
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Special Equipment

a muffin tin with 8 (1/2-cup) muffin cups; paper liners

Preparation

  1. Step 1

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

    Step 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.

    Step 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.

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