Banana Coconut Muffins

A wonderful muffin from a magazine. Toast the coconut for even more flavor.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 8 muffins

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Line muffin cups with paper muffin liners.
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.
3. Divide batter among lined muffin cups and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup coconut.
4. Bake until muffins are puffed and golden, about 25 minutes.
5. Transfer muffins to a rack and cool slightly.