Shannon's Banana Coconut Muffins
Imagine biting into a warm, moist muffin bursting with the tropical flavors of banana and coconut, punctuated by the sweet tang of mandarin oranges. These muffins are a delightful twist on a classic, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying snack.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
40 g
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Cholesterol
31 mg
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Fiber
1 g
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Protein
4 g
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Saturated Fat
2 g
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Sodium
247 mg
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Sugar
22 g
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Fat
9 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease and flour the pan. (5 minutes)
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (3 minutes)
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Gradually beat in the eggs until well combined. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract. (2 minutes)
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. (1 minute)
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (2 minutes)
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Gently fold in the chopped mandarin oranges and shredded coconut. (1 minute)
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Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. (5 minutes)
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (20-25 minutes)
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Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
For a richer flavor, try using browned butter instead of softened butter.
To intensify the coconut flavor, toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly golden. Let cool before adding to the batter.
If you don't have mandarin oranges, you can substitute with chopped pineapple or another citrus fruit.
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.3/ 5 ( 14 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Vincenzo Pagac
Jun 13, 2025These muffins are amazing! The combination of banana, coconut, and mandarin orange is perfect.
Alvera Kunde
Feb 8, 2025I added a streusel topping for extra sweetness and crunch, and it was a great addition!
Irma Reilly
Dec 26, 2024The recipe was easy to follow and the muffins turned out so moist and delicious.
Marty Herzog
Dec 19, 2024I made these for a brunch and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the tropical flavor.