Toasted Coconut Banana Muffins

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 35 Minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup uncooked quick-cooking oats

2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium)

1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk (1%)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 large egg, lightly beaten

cooking spray

1/2 cup flaked sweetened coconut

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, oats, and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk.
3. Combine banana and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl, and stir well with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
4. Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with coconut.
5. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Remove muffins from pan immediately; cool on a wire rack.

By RecipeOfHealth.com