These moist and fluffy Banana Pineapple Muffins have a delicious coconut crunch. Add a Hawaiian flavor to breakfast or brunch this summer with these easy tropical muffins.
Muffins are a favorite for breakfast around here. We buy bananas every couple of week just so we can make these chocolate banana muffins and these banana coconut muffins.
Since we had more ripe bananas to use I had to make more banana muffins. These ones are made with coconut, pineapple, and cherries to give them a flavor that will remind you of summer.
Why This Works
These delicious muffins will transport you to a tropical island in no time at all. Banana pineapple muffins are a great way to enjoy the tropics in your own home.
The combination of banana and pineapple makes them sweet, fluffy, and irresistible. Plus, the coconut crunch on top takes these muffins over the top. It gives them that extra Hawaiian flavor.
Serve them at your next breakfast or brunch and watch them disappear. They are sure to become a new summertime favorite.
Main Ingredients
This tropical muffin recipe is so easy to make. You probably have most of the basic ingredients in your kitchen already.
- All Purpose Flour - Make sure you know how to measure flour correctly because it can affect the outcome of any baked good.
- Quick Oats - The quick cooking oats add some texture to the muffins.
- Butter - Using unsalted butter allows you the opportunity to control how much salt you want to add.
- Granulated Sugar - Sweetens the muffin batter. Feel free to use a mixture of half regular and half brown sugar.
- Greek Yogurt - The creaminess gives moisture to baked goods. The acidity also activates the baking soda, making the muffins rise.
- Crushed Pineapple - One small can drained very well adds the tropical flavor.
- Bananas - Brown spotted bananas will give the best flavor in baked goods. If the bananas are not ripe, see how to ripen bananas in the oven with these easy tips.
- Shredded Coconut - We always use sweetened shredded coconut, but you can use unsweetened if you want to cut some sugar.
- Maraschino Cherries - Drained and quartered these cherries add a delicious pop of color and flavor in every bite. Fresh pitted cherries can also be used.
How to Make
These easy banana pineapple muffins only take about 30 minutes to make from start to finish, so they are perfect for a quick breakfast. The toasted coconut on top will remind you of the Hawaiian islands.
- Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until creamy. Add the egg, yogurt, banana, drained pineapple, and vanilla and mix again.
- Slowly beat in the dry ingredients just until combined.
- Stir in the shredded coconut and diced cherries gently.
- Spoon the muffin batter evenly into 16 paper liners in a muffin tin. Sprinkle the tops with more shredded coconut before baking.
- Once the muffins are done, remove them from the pan and place them on a wire rack until they are completely cool.
How to Store
Keep the pineapple banana muffins in a tightly sealed container on the counter for 4-5 days.
These tropical muffins will freeze well too. Place the cooled muffins in a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for 1-2 months. Thaw on the counter before serving.
Reheat the muffins in the microwave for 10-20 seconds for a fresh, hot breakfast treat.
Recipe Tips
- Use very ripe bananas for a great banana flavor in your muffins. Dark and spotted are best.
- Drain the crushed pineapple very well. The easiest way is to pour it into a mesh wire strainer and let it sit over a bowl.
- Add ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts or pecans, if you like nuts in your banana muffins.
- Make sure the muffins are completely cool before placing in an air tight container.
FAQ'S
Why are my muffins flat?
There are a couple reasons that muffins bake flat. The batter may have been over or under mixed, or they may have been under baked. Another reason may be that your leavening is old or not measured properly.
Why are there tunnels and holes in my muffins?
Over mixing muffin batter will cause your muffins to be tough and to have holes throughout them.
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Banana Pineapple Muffins Recipe
These moist and fluffy Banana Pineapple Muffins have a delicious coconut crunch. Add a Hawaiian flavor to summer breakfast or brunch with these easy tropical muffins.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 - 8 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup mashed banana
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ cup quick oats
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 - 10 ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained well and quartered
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place 16 muffin liners in pans.
- Beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg, yogurt, pineapple, banana, and vanilla and mix again.
- Mix in the flour, oats, salt, and baking soda just until combined.
- Add the cherries and ½ cup coconut and stir gently.
- Spoon evenly in liners and sprinkle tops with remaining coconut.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack. Store in a sealed container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 232Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 156mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 2gSugar: 22gProtein: 4g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*The post for tropical muffins was first published March 2012. The post and photos have been updated and republished June 2022.
Hilary Lane
Can you come to my house when you're done with yours? Because all this warm weather does is make me want to go outside! That and the sunlight streaming in makes all the dust/pollen/dirt that much more visible!
Katie
These look healthy and sound amazing. I'm all for trying a new muffin recipe!
Six Sisters
Such a cute post and the muffins look delicious!! We loved having you at "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." We hope to see you again next week! -The Sisters
Miz Helen
Thank you so much for sharing your great recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great Spring week end and come back to see me real soon!
Miz Helen
Holly Lefevre
Now I feel guilty....I have a lot of things to confess too...many are the same as yours! These muffins...yum...they have oats in them...I cannot seem to turn anything with oats (but I should just be eating oatmeal!)
Liz
Totally gonna make these! I am trying hard not to feed my kids ONLY junk food, and doubling that effort for myself 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
I admire your resolve - Diet soda would not be my only cheat, believe me. And Target, I never can get out of there buying only one thing. These muffins are totally healthy - they have fruit! And coconut!
Holly
Lovin' these muffins! Your pics are always gorgeous! Loved reading your confessions too. lol I just got back from Target... and spent waaay too much money! Theres just something about that place. You go in for one thing and you come out with a cart full! ha
amy (fearless homemaker)
mmm, these sound awesome! i love your confessions, too - fun to read! =)
Liz Kelsay
I can't live without DDP!! I don't know about these muffins, they look awfully healthy!! 😉
openid
It's good to see your realness on your journey! Thanks for sharing!
Macaroni and Cheesecake
LOVE all of your confessions! Especially about the clean eating and Diet Dr. Pepper! I'm a total Diet Dr. Pepper addict! Those muffins look delicious too!
Loveforfood
Wow, these look unbelievable!
Mandy
I love love The Hunger Games! Just wait till you read the rest. Oh man. I love the muffins! And your confessions. Have a happy day!
cupsbykim
Seriously LOVE the confessions! And the cupcakes aren't too bad either :o) Thanks for sharing!
Aimee
I love your confessions, you're so honest! Maybe I should hold myself accountable and do that too!
I love hunger games, didn't care for the last book so much (Mockingjay) but it was a great read!
I think your muffins are gorgeous 🙂
Susan-The Weekly Sweet Experiment
15 pairs!!!! That is not a baby step. I am so impressed. I never give away any shoes- keep them just in case:). The muffins look delicious! I read the Hunger Games and loved them. Can't wait to see the movie. Hope you like it 🙂
The Miller Five
I love Dr. Pepper too! You will LOVE the Hunger Games. I made my daughter read it before I bought our tickets to see the movie. She did and now she is chomping at the bit to see the movie! Tickets for the matinee on Saturday are burning a hole in my purse!
Hayley
These look both plenty healthy AND delicious--and I seriously admire your willpower! Everytime I think I am going to be "strict" on my diet, I end up caving 🙁 so good for you!! And I love your little confessions. Bribes always work; cleaning closets can be like shopping; and Target... danger zone!