BANANA COCONUT MUFFINS
BANANA COCONUT MUFFINS
Makes 8-12 muffins
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
2½ very ripe bananas, mashed (¾ cup)
½ cup Earth Balance or butter, melted
⅔ cup sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup sweetened flaked coconut
2 Tbsp flax seeds (optional)
½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Heat oven to 375°F.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. If using, add flax seeds and chocolate chips.
Mix bananas, butter, sugar, vanilla, and ½ cup coconut flakes in a bowl until well combined; sift in flour mixture and mix well.
Distribute among muffin cups, and sprinkle the tops with a few more coconut flakes. Place in oven until muffins are puffed and golden, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.