Banana Muffin with Speculoos Twist

The Speculoos and the banana flavors played nicely together creating a muffin that taste like heaven! Perfect for this summer season, follow recipe below:

Ingredients:

·         1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

·         1 teaspoon baking powder

·         1/4 teaspoon salt

·         2 very ripe bananas, mashed (3/4 cup)

·         1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted

·         1/2 cup sugar

·         1 large egg

·         1/2 teaspoon vanilla

·         1/2 cup Speculoos  spread

Directions:

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Line muffin cups with liners.

Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Whisk together bananas, butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and 1/2 cup coconut in a large bowl until combined well, then fold in flour mixture until flour is just moistened (do not overmix).

Divide batter among lined muffin cups and add approx. a tsp. of Speculoos spread on top of each muffin (swirl with a tooth pick if desired). Bake until muffins are puffed and golden, about 25 minutes. Transfer muffins to a rack and cool slightly.