Banana Muffin

Banana Muffin

These banana muffins are light, moist, and full of natural sweetness, made with olive oil instead of butter for a wholesome twist. Perfect for a quick breakfast or an afternoon snack, they’re simple, comforting, and just the right balance of tender and hearty.

Banana Muffin

Ingredients

1–2 ripe bananas (medium; about 150–170 g mashed)
1 large egg
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup Copra's organic coconut sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat for heartier texture)
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp chia seeds *garnishing
1 tbsp cacao nibs *garnishing
1 tbsp oats *garnishing

Instructions

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line or lightly grease 6 muffin cups.
Step 2. Mash bananas in a bowl.
Step 3. Whisk in egg, olive oil, organic coconut sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Step 5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Step 6. Add nuts or chocolate chips if using.
Step 7. Divide batter evenly among 6 muffin cups (about ¾ full).
Step 8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 9. Let cool slightly before serving.

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Ivy, the in house chef at Copra Coconuts' kitchen.

Ivy is a recipe developer and media producer based in Bangkok, Thailand. She uses the local cuisine, tropical ingredients and all year around gorgeous weather as inspiration to create the most vibrant, delicious and healthy dishes.

Because Ivy cares deeply about sustainability, she tries her best to keep all recipes plant-based, low waste and seasonal.

Some of Ivy’s favorite activities in the city of Angels are weekend bike riding at Bang Krachao island, visiting speakeasy bars and cafes around Yanwarat Road and watching the sunset by the Chao Praya River.

If you would like to find out more about Ivy’s food and cultural adventures around Thailand go to @copra_coconuts.

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