Banana Tahini Muffins with Heritage Organic Coconut Sugar

These banana tahini muffins combine ripe banana, creamy tahini and Heritage Organic Coconut Sugar in a soft, moist bake with a gently nutty flavour. They take about 35 minutes from start to finish and make 10–12 muffins.

Ingredients

310 g plain flour
200 g Heritage Organic Coconut Sugar
150 ml soy milk
65 ml vegetable oil
2 ripe bananas (220 g)
120 g tahini
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda

Optional topping:

Banana slices or a light tahini drizzle

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Mix the soy milk with the apple cider vinegar and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the plain flour, Heritage Organic Coconut Sugar, baking powder, baking soda and cornflour.
Mash the bananas until smooth. Whisk in the tahini, vegetable oil, vanilla and prepared soy-milk mixture.
Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Divide the batter between muffin liners. Add banana slices or a tahini drizzle if desired.
Bake for 23–25 minutes, until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean with a moist crumb.
Cool briefly in the muffin tray, then transfer to a wire rack.

Serving ideas

Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature for breakfast, tea time or an afternoon snack. They pair especially well with tea or coffee and can also be served as part of a casual home brunch.

Tips for better banana tahini muffins

Use ripe bananas for the best flavour and moisture. Stir the tahini well before measuring so its texture is smooth and even. Fold the batter only until the ingredients come together, as overmixing can make the muffins denser.

For a taller bakery-style result, the batter may be rested for about 30 minutes before baking, although this optional rest is not included in the stated 35-minute recipe time.

FAQs

Can I use Heritage Organic Coconut Sugar in banana tahini muffins?
Yes. This campaign uses 200 g Heritage Organic Coconut Sugar in place of the source recipe’s caster sugar. The source specifically identifies coconut sugar as a suitable alternative and notes that it can create a deeper flavour and moister texture.

How many muffins does this recipe make?
The recipe makes approximately 10–12 muffins.

What temperature should I bake them at?
Bake the muffins at 180°C for 23–25 minutes.

How do I know when the muffins are ready?
The tops should be golden, and a toothpick inserted into the centre should come out clean with a moist crumb.

Can I add toppings?
Yes. A few banana slices or a light tahini drizzle can be added before baking.

Heritage Organic Coconut Sugar

Heritage Organic Coconut Sugar brings a warm, caramel-like sweetness to baking and works naturally in recipes such as muffins, cakes and desserts. The approved pack size for this campaign is 300 g.