Banana Coconut Muffins

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Buying gourmet muffins for a mother's day treat is a nice idea, but it can set you back some serious cash if you head to a fancy bakery. but in less than an hour you can bake a dozen luxurious banana-coconut muffins for less than 50 cents each.

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Steps

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Heat oven to 350f lightly oil 12 muffin cups or coat them with cooking spray.

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In a medium bowl , whisk together flour , baking powder , cinnamon , baking soda and salt.

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Stir in coconut.

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Set aside.

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In another bowl , whisk together bananas , buttermilk and vanilla.

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Set aside.

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In another bowl , use an electric mixer on high to beat butter until smooth , about 1 minute.

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Add brown sugar and beat until fluffy , about 2 minutes longer.

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Beat in egg.

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With mixer on low , alternately beat in dry ingredients in three additions and banana mixture in two additions , beating until just combined each time.

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Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full.

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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tops of the muffins spring back when lightly pressed at the center , and a skewer inserted comes out clean.

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Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, sweetened flaked coconut, bananas, buttermilk, vanilla, butter, light brown sugar, egg