Banana & Coconut Muffins

Step 1

Preheat Oven to 190C (375F)

Step 2

Prepare muffin trays with cupcake liners or grease well

Step 3

In a large bowl add the flour, baking powder and salt.

Step 4

Melt the butter and mash the bananas.

Step 5

In a separate bowl add the melted butter, sugar, lightly beaten egg, vanilla, mashed bananas and first measure of coconut and mix well.

Step 6

Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and combine gently with a wooden or large spoon until fully incorporated.

Step 7

Spoon into the prepared cupcake cases (approx 2/3rds full)

Step 8

Sprinkle the batter with the extra coconut

Step 9

Bake for 20-25 minutes until tops are lightly golden and muffins spring back to the touch.

Step 10

Allow to cool slightly in the muffin tray then carefully remove to a wire rack.

Step 11

Delicious warm or cold.

Step 12

Store in an airtight container.