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Easy Coconut-Banana Muffins Recipe

This easy coconut-banana muffin recipe combines ripe bananas and shredded coconut for a moist, flavorful treat, ideal for breakfast or snacks. With optional chocolate chips and a sweet, crumbly streusel topping, these muffins are perfect for an on-the-go indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Servings 12 muffins

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Paper liners

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup 1 stick salted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 or 4 very ripe bananas mashed (about 1 cup mashed banana)
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips optional
  • 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut

Streusel Topping:

  • 3 tablespoons cold salted butter cubed
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Oven and Tin: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Make Muffin Batter: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, honey, and vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated. Stir in the mashed bananas and milk. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and ¾ teaspoon cinnamon) until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  • Prepare Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut, 2 tablespoons of flour, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Add the cubed butter and mix with your hands until it forms a crumbly texture. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the muffin batter.
  • Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • The chocolate chips are optional but add a delightful sweetness to the muffins.
  • These muffins freeze well; simply thaw at room temperature or warm them slightly before eating.
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