Tropical Mango Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups ripe mangoes, cubed and peeled
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut, divided
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F Line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or silicone liners, or butter generously.

2. 2

   In a blender or food processor or with an immersion blender, purée 1 cup of the mango. Cut remaining mango into 1/4 inch cubes.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine all-purpose and whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup of the coconut, baking powder salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk together puréed mango, sugar, egg, milk, and butter. Pour over dry ingredients and sprinkle with cubed mango; stir just until moistened.

4. 4

   Spoon into prepared muffin pan. Sprinkle tops wiwth remaining coconut. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely.

5. 5

   COOKING TIP: Fresh or frozen mango wors well in these muffins. Use a very ripe, fragrant and slightly soft fresh mango. If using frozen, be sure to let it thaw completely and drain off the liquid before measuring.

6. 6

   FOR THE ADVENTUROUS: Replace half of the mango with papya and add 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts to the dry ingredients:.