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Tropical Fruit Muffins

Source of Recipe


Canadian Press






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
  
• 2 tsp baking powder
  
• 1 tsp baking soda
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 cup shredded, sweetened coconut
  
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  
• 1 egg
  
• 1 cup milk
  
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 3)
  
• 1/4 cup melted butter
  
• 2 tsp vanilla
  
• 1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees (F). Lightly grease or spray a nonstick muffin pan. In a large bowl, combine all-purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder, soda, salt and half of the coconut.
   
   
2. In a separate bowl, beat together the brown sugar, egg, milk, banana, butter and vanilla. Stir in pineapple. Pour over dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.
   
   
3. Spoon into prepared pan; sprinkle tops with remaining coconut. Bake for 25 minutes, or until tops are firm to touch.
   
   Makes 12 muffins.