Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Directions

1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375 F. Butter and flour 6 mini-souffle cups.

2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. Whisk together bananas, butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and ½ cup coconut in an other large bowl until combined well, then fold in flour mixture until flour is just moistened. Stir in pecans.
4. Divide batter among buttered and floured mini-souffle cups and sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup coconut.
5. Bake until muffins are puffed and golden, about 25 minutes. Transfer muffins to a rack and cool slightly; remove from cups and cool completely.

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