• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 ripe bananas, mashed (1 1/2 cup)
• 2 sticks (1cup) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups coconut

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Mix bananas, butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and 1 cup coconut in a large bowl until well blended, then add flour mixture until flour is just moistened.

Divide batter among muffin cups and sprinkle with remaining coconut. Bake until muffins are golden, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly and enjoy warm.