Active Time

　　10 minutes

　　Total Time

　　45 minutes

　　These moist, easy muffins rely on mashed bananas and flaked coconut for sublime texture and tropical-leaning flavor.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 8

　　1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

　　1 teaspoon baking powder

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　2 very ripe bananas, mashed (3/4 cup)

　　1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted

　　2/3 cup sugar

　　1 large egg

　　1/2 teaspoon vanilla

　　3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut

　　

Special Equipment

a muffin tin with 8 (1/2-cup) muffin cups; paper liners

　　

Step 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Line muffin cups with liners.

　　

Step 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.

　　

Step 3

Divide batter among lined muffin cups and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup coconut. Bake until muffins are puffed and golden, about 25 minutes. Transfer muffins to a rack and cool slightly.