Banana Coconut Muffins

close up photo of one banana coconut muffin

These banana and coconut muffins are made with walnuts, granola and shredded coconut.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings muffins

Calories 278kcal

Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces unsalted butter melted and cooled (1 stick)
1 egg
1/4 cup +2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup diced ripe bananas
1/2 cup diced walnuts
1/2 cup granola
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut + extra for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the melted butter and blend. Add the egg, milk, vanilla and mashed bananas to the flour-and-butter mixture and mix well. Fold the diced bananas, walnuts, granola and coconut into the batter.
Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each ¾ full. Top with extra coconut, if desired. Bake 24-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of muffin comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Storing: Store banana muffins in plastic wrap, tin foil, or a container to prevent them from drying out. You can also place the banana bread in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Freezing: Freeze cooled muffins by wrapping each muffin in plastic wrap, then adding to a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter before serving.

This recipe is barely adapted from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten

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