Calypso Muffins

Like a ray of tropical sunshine in the morning, combining the taste of banana, coconut, and pineapple with just a hint of nutmeg.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup water
• ¼ cup wheat bran
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 mashed banana
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
• ⅛ teaspoon coconut extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a muffin pan, or use paper liners.

Step 2

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. stir in oats, and cook 1 minute. Cover, and remove from heat; allow to cool.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine flour, bran, sugar, baking powder, and nutmeg. Make a well in the center, and add mashed banana, cooked and cooled oatmeal, egg, pineapple, coconut milk, and coconut extract. Mix until smooth. Scoop into 12 muffin cups.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown, and tops spring back when lightly tapped.