Best Banana Coconut Macadamia Muffins Recipes

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BANANA MACADAMIA MUFFINS



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These muffins taste even better the next day, so to save time, I often make them the night before. They stay moist for days. -Stasha Wampler, Clinchport, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in the bananas, coconut and pineapple. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in airtight containers. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high until heated through, 20-30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BANANA COCONUT MUFFINS



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

Categories     Cake     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Banana     Coconut     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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

BANANA-MACADAMIA NUT MUFFINS



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Categories     Bread     Fruit     Nut     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Back to School     Banana     Macadamia Nut     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1 cup unsalted macadamia nuts, toasted, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease twelve muffin cups or line with muffin papers. Sift first 4 ingredients into large bowl. Combine bananas, both sugars, butter, milk and egg in medium bowl. Mix into dry ingredients. Fold in half of nuts. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle tops of muffins with remaining macadamia nuts. Bake until muffins are golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer muffins to rack and cool.

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