Healthy and Delicious Banana Coconut Flaxseed Muffins with a Crunchy Apple and Chia Seed Topping

These wholesome muffins are packed with nutritious ingredients like bananas, coconut, flaxseeds, apples, and chia seeds. The combination of flavors and textures creates a tasty treat that is perfect for breakfast or as a healthy snack. You'll love the crunch of the apple-chia topping with every bite!

Ingredients

• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 apple, diced
• 2 tbsp chia seeds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, coconut, flaxseeds, coconut oil, honey, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the diced apple.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
7. Sprinkle chia seeds on top of each muffin.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy these delicious muffins warm or at room temperature!

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