Banana Coconut Macadamia Muffins
I’m not a big fan of breakfast. For a long time, I skipped it and went right to lunch…yeah those were my college days lol! But since I started baking, I am back on the breakfast bandwagon, thanks to the discovery of how easy muffins are to make. I whip up a batch every other week to have for those days when I need breakfast on the go. These banana coconut macadamia muffins were a recent favorite and I think you will love them too.
The muffins are extremely moist and full of flavor and just perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. They make for a great mid-afternoon tea snack too 🙂
So if you are like me and avoid breakfast, these banana coconut muffins are for you! This recipe makes 6 jumbo muffins (or 12 regular sized muffins) and you have a week’s worth of breakfast. I like freezing half of the muffins to enjoy later in the week.
Banana Coconut Macadamia Muffins
These moist and flavorful banana coconut macadamia muffins are easy to whip up and make for great on-the-go breakfasts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 3 ½ tablespoons melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup sweetened coconut flakes
- ¼ cup macadamia nuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease 6 large muffin tins.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Mash the bananas and combine with the oil, yogurt, vanilla bean paste and egg in a medium bowl. Add the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in the coconut flakes and macadamia nuts.
- Distribute batter into the prepared muffin tin. Optional: Sprinkle top with 2 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon (mixed).
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
You can make 12 regular muffins as well, just adjust the baking time (about 12-15 minutes).
Adapted from HERE
These muffins look absolutely gorgeous — the golden tops with macadamia crunch are giving me all the cozy weekend baking vibes! I love how food brings people together, especially during celebrations. Speaking of showing up and being visible, I recently came across LGBTQ PFP Maker, a free tool for creating custom Pride-themed profile pictures. It’s such a fun way to add a splash of color to your socials while you’re sharing your latest kitchen creations with the world!
These banana coconut macadamia muffins are such a beautiful treat — I can already imagine how amazing they smell fresh out of the oven! I love baking colorful desserts during Pride season, and this recipe feels like the perfect base for a rainbow twist. On a related note, if you’re looking to refresh your social media avatar to match that vibrant, celebratory energy, Pride PFP is a fantastic free tool for creating personalized LGBTQ+ profile pictures. It’s a fun way to show your colors while sharing your latest baking creations online!
These muffins look absolutely divine — I love how the coconut and macadamia add that tropical crunch! Baking something homemade is always my go-to when I want to show someone I care. Speaking of thoughtful gestures, I recently discovered Open When Letters, a simple tool for writing heartfelt letters for loved ones to open during special moments. Imagine pairing a batch of these warm muffins with a set of “Open When You Need a Hug” letters — the perfect cozy care package!
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These muffins turned out absolutely gorgeous — golden tops with those crunchy macadamia pieces peeking through! I took a quick photo before my family devoured them and ran it through Spiral Betty Art. It turned the muffin shot into this beautiful spiral string art that I printed and framed for my kitchen wall. If you want to transform your baking photos into unique artwork, check it out!
These banana coconut macadamia muffins are absolutely incredible — so moist and packed with flavor! When I shared my baking photos on Facebook, I used Bold Text to create a thick, eye-catching header for my post. It really helped the post stand out in the feed. Want to style your captions with bold fonts? Check it out!
Just pulled these out of the oven and my kitchen smells amazing! When I posted the photos on Instagram, I used Simbolos to find the cutest baking emojis and decorative symbols for my caption — the little muffin and sparkle symbols made it look so professional. Need cool symbols for your posts? Check it out!
These muffins are bakery-quality! I snapped a photo of my batch before they disappeared and ran it through Spiral Betty — turned it into this gorgeous spiral string art that I framed for my kitchen. If you want to transform your baking photos into artwork, check it out!
Made these for my sister’s birthday brunch and they were a hit! The banana and coconut combo is so moist and flavorful. I looked up her birthday color on Birthday Color and used soft peach tones for the napkins and table decor — it paired beautifully with the golden muffins. Want to find your own Pantone birthday color for party planning? Check it out!
These look amazing! Definitely off to follow you on Bloglovin’!
Yum!
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Hugs, Cathy
Cathy, Thanks for stopping by here 🙂 I’ll stop by your TGIF Link party this week.