Tropical Mango Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cubed peeled ripe mangoes
• 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 packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 12 cup non-stick muffin pan with papers.

2. 2

   In a blender or food processor puree 1 cup of the mango. Cut remaining mango into 1/4 inch cubes.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Spoon into prepared muffin pan. Sprinkle tops with remaining coconut.

5. 5

   Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tops are firm to touch. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Transfer to rack to cool completely.