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Guilt-free Papaya and Coconut Muffins

Serves 12

Preparation Time 10 minutes
Cooking Time 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS
2 cups wholemeal self-raising flour
1/2 cup shredded coconut, plus extra to top muffins
1 cup papaya, peeled, deseeded and mashed
1/4 cup papaya, peeled, deseeded and finely diced (for decoration)
1 large egg, whisked
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup honey

METHOD
Pre-heat oven to 180oC.
Over a low heat, heat butter on stove until melted. Allow to cool.
Combine flour and coconut in a large bowl and mix.
In a separate bowl, combine mashed papaya, egg, melted butter, honey and mix well. Add papaya mixture to flour and coconut bowl and mix well.
5 Place muffin cases into a standard muffin tin and spoon a heaped tablespoon of mixture into each one.
Bake for 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the muffin tin.
Top with extra shredded coconut and finely diced papaya.

The Carousel thanks Papaya Australia for this recipe

Robyn Foyster

Robyn Foyster is a multi‑award‑winning journalist, tech entrepreneur, and founder of The Carousel, Women Love Tech, Women Love Travel and Game Changers. With over 30 years’ experience across print, digital, TV, and immersive media, she’s been at the forefront of shaping Australia’s female narrative Robyn’s mission for The Carousel is to empower women through expert-driven, impact-focused storytelling. Whether it’s wellness, career, personal growth, or eco-conscious living, the platform is guided by her belief that well-informed women can change the world.