Banana Coconut Muffins are the perfect breakfast (or snack) choice to have with your morning coffee.
This weekend we got some snow…maybe about 5 inches. It was more than enough for me.
I’m kind of a snow grinch. Definitely can do without it!!!
Although one of my sister in law’s pointed out the benefit of cold weather…cute boots and coats!!!
So, my kids begged us to go sledding. I almost didn’t go…because of my aversion to being cold. But I overcame my cold fears…it was only an hour after all.
I can do that!!! For the kids!
But now I am sick!!!! Whoever said fresh air is good for you…LIED!!!
I was perfectly fine before sledding. Then after we got home…I could totally feel it coming on. 1 hour of fresh freezing air and I have a cold! And I only went down the hill once! So, I can’t blame it on rolling in the snow!!! Bllllaaaaahhhhh!!!
Zicam to the rescue…but that didn’t work either. I might have to cut my head off to feel better.
Or I could just eat about a dozen more of these banana coconut muffins while I rest on the couch watching 90210 reruns. Comfort food people!!!
Make these soon…you won’t regret it!!!!
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Soft banana muffins with toffee and coconut are the perfect side to that morning coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 ripe bananas, smashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut, divided
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350*. Place cupcake liners in muffin tin, or spray with a good non stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese, and sugar. Add the eggs and beat well. Stir in the bananas and vanilla.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and slowly incorporate into the banana mixture. Stir in 1 cup coconut, toffee bits and chocolate chips by hand.
- Fill cupcake liners or tins 3/4 full. Sprinkle with extra shredded coconut, if desired. Bake 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before removing from the cupcake tin. Cool completely before storing in a sealed container on the counter for 4-5 days.
Notes
The coconut can be left out if you don't like it.
Aimee says
Oh man these look good. I hate cold and snow too. And big puffy coats make me look fat. Hehe.
MrsFoxsSweets says
These look great with the toffee and chocolate chips! I am with you, not liking this cold, we have rain. I just want to hibernate today! Hope you feel better soon!
4Sisters says
What an incredible combination!!! A lot of my favorite things wrapped up in one little muffin….sweet!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Zicam didn’t work? The travesty! I love that stuff. Almost as much as I love chocolate. I hope you’re feeling better and stuffing yourself with yummy muffins to make the cold go away. 🙂
Shannon MadiganMade says
I can “appreciate” a little dusting of snow, but I’m happy when it melts away! 😉
These look divine!! Pinning and tweeting these, for sure!
Carrie Rowe says
These look super yummy!
Jay says
hmmm…sounds absolutely divine
Tasty Appetite
Carolina HeartStrings says
Delicious. Cannot wait to try this recipe. They look so moist and yummy. Come visit. We have a terrific chili recipe today.
Kara says
These look amazing! I’ve never had that combination together.
Hayley says
Ahhh, get well soon! These look so yummy. I find banana super comforting 🙂
The Miller Five says
That stinks! I hope you feel better. I usually get out of sledding by hiding in the car with a book. Hey…I drove my kids to the sled hill…that counts for something right? LOL We finally got about 2 inches here, but it supposed to be 50 degrees tomorrow. Goodbye snow!
Wendy Kidd says
I’m right there with you on cold weather. I think I’m the only one in SC hoping for NO snow.
Sorry to hear you’re sick! I think those muffins will definitely help. I’d be having some myself if I weren’t on a low carb diet. Needless to say, your blog is tempting me on a regular basis. That’s okay though… I’ll just pick a recipe to try when I’m ready for a carby treat.
Kate says
I’m with you, Wendy….these sound so wonderful, I wish there was a grain-free version! Its been a miserable and freezing winter here in Kansas…I’m hanging on to the idea that spring will arrive, it has to eventually, hmm? 😀
Susan-The Weekly Sweet Experiment says
Hope you feel better – I am sure you will if you are eating these yummy treats! I hated snow so moved away from it. Now I miss it a little. Call me crazy. Usually we get one snow a year and that is perfect. No snow yet this year – I need my fix!
Allison @ Alli 'n Son says
that is exactly why I refuse to leave the house in the winter. I’d be such a hermit if i didn’t have to take the kids places.
These muffins sound wonderful.
[email protected] says
What a great recipe, and perfect timing! I have so many bananas in my freezer, they are falling out when I open the door! Can’t wait to make this recipe! I am having my first ever Super Bowl linky party. Stop by at http://www.thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2012/01/super-bowl-eats-treats-blog-party.html
Thanks!
ButterYum says
Toffee, banana, coconut – Hello, you are killing me here! Yummo!!!
🙂
ButterYum
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
These look delicious; I love new muffin recipes 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday, I hope to see you next week too!
Meaghan Luby says
what IS it about banana that just pulls at a person? i am all about it, in every recipe out there, and this one looks AMAZING! toffee and banana were always meant to be BFF. coconut the welcome third wheel in this scenario, ha
as per always, love your page. thank you for keeping things interesting and sharing with us!
-meg
@ clutzycooking.blogspot.com
Jenn Erickson says
Awww…I’m sorry you had to pay a high price for a day in the snow.
I always get a little twinge of jealousy when I hear about sledding or ice skating on a pond, or building a snowman…but ultimately I’m glad to be in a snow free zone. I’m sure I’d be a colossal snow grinch (a Yeti?) if I did!
Your muffins look divine, and I always enjoy a serving of your good writing and witty anecdotes that go with your creative recipes!
Jenn
Melissa Ruiz says
Hello, I was wondering if the coconut has to be sweetened or unsweetened? Other than that question I can’t wait to start making some of these today! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
You can use either one. I usually always buy the sweetened coconut though 🙂
Karen Chaplin says
Hi There,
These muffins look fabulous and delicious and I can’t wait to try then, but before I do can I ask if 2 cups of sugar is necessary do you think based on the fact a lot of the other ingredients are sweet (ripe bananas coconut chocolate chips) that I could reduce the sugar to 1/2 cup?
Being English I do find a lot of American baking recipes to be too sweet so wondered if you thought 1/2 cup would be fine
Thanks in advance
Karen
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Without actually making it this way, I can’t say for sure. But yes, the bananas are sweet so, you could get away with using less sugar. Dropping it that much might be a little drastic though…maybe do 1 cup and see how the batter tastes or just go with what you like.
Rosa says
No snow for me and really not even cold in the winter. Brisbane winters in Australia are not really very cold. I also feel 2 cups of sugar is a lot and thinking of trying this recipe with just one cup.
[email protected] says
I love any type of banana muffin or bread…and the addition of toffee and coconut makes these complete perfection!!
Tonia says
Sounds like an amazing combination of flavors!
Kelly says
I’m really excited to try these!! One question… Should I use sweetened or unsweetened coconut?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
You can use either. I used sweetened coconut because it is what I had in my refrigerator. Either works though. I hope you enjoy the muffins!
Jessica says
Do you think this would work with either a rice flour or almond flour for those that don’t use wheat flour?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I have actually never made these with different flours. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work though. Please let me know how it works for you!
Becca says
What do you think about freezing them?! Thanks for the input
I make these all the time with our “extra bananas” always keep the ingredients on hand!! A fav in our house!!
Jocelyn says
I am so glad you like them and make them all the time. I think freezing them would be fine. I think I would just put them in individual ziplock bags and set out the night before to thaw 🙂 Let me know how it works!