Matcha Coconut Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 mashed ripe bananas
• 1 tbsp matcha green tea powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (for batter & toasted topping)
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 6-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, egg, coconut milk, melted coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Sift in all-purpose flour and matcha green tea powder, then fold in until just combined.
4. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of the shredded coconut into the batter.
5. Divide batter evenly among the 6 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
6. Sprinkle the remaining shredded coconut evenly over the top of each muffin.
7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.