BANANA COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

BANANA COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS 1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup of sugar 1 large egg 3 large ripe bananas 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup dried coconut (if you can find the unsweetened variety, feel free to use.) and a bit more to sprinkle on top of the muffins Preheat the oven to 350F. Line muffin tins with paper liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, cream together the melted butter, vanilla, sugar, and egg. Mash the bananas and add them to the wet ingredients. Stir in the dry ingredients, just until combined, being careful to not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips and the coconut. Divide the mixture equally into the muffin cups. Sprinkle on additional coconut. Bake until golden brown, 22-30 minutes.