Recipe video above. All too often, mango muffin recipes lack actual mango flavour. It's not enough to just stir chopped mango into a muffin, and one mango is not enough for 12 muffins!But these muffins DO actually taste of mango, with mango puree stirred into the batter and plenty of chopped mango added! They sit tall and proud, with a crunchy top, lovely hint of coconut flavour and a beautiful soft crumb thanks to the moisture from the mangoes. You will need two very big mangos or three medium ones. If you are short, make sure you use the right amount for the puree then lose out on the chopped mango.
Prep time: PT20M
Cook time: PT24M
Rating
4.95 stars (36 reviews)
Keywords
mango muffins
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups plain flour ((all-purpose flour))
1 1/4 tsp baking soda ((bi-carbonate soda), sifted if lumpy (Note 1))
Pinch of salt
1/3 cup unrefined coconut oil ((or unsalted butter), melted and slightly cooled (Note 2))
1 large egg ((55 - 60g/2 oz each in shell))
1 tsp white vinegar ((Note 1))
3/4 cup white sugar ((can reduce to 1/2 cup but no less))
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (260g) mango puréed mango ((1 1/3 cups small chopped mango reduces to 1 cup once pureed, Note 3), room temp)
2 cups (370g) chopped mango (, small, 8mm to 1 cm max, room temp (Note 3))
1/2 cup desiccated coconut (, unsweetened (finely shredded coconut))
2 tbsp demerara sugar ((Note 4))
Categories
Sweet Baking
Cuisine
Western
Steps
Preheat oven to 220°C/425°F (200°C fan-forced). Spray a muffin tin with canola oil or grease well with butter. (Note 5)
Batter - Whisk Dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk all the Wet ingredients well in a separate large bowl until smooth. Pour the Dry ingredients into the Wet ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to mix together until the flour is almost incorporated.
Add-ins - Add the chopped mango and coconut, then mix until you no longer see flour - stop mixing, even if there are a few flour lumps, else the muffin will be dry and tough. The mixture will be thicker than typical muffin batters because it gets a lot of moisture from the mangoes as it bakes.
Crunchy top - Divide between muffin holes, it should be slightly mounded (as pictured in post). Sprinkle the top of each with 1/2 teaspoon of Demerara sugar.
Bake - Place in the oven. Immediately turn the oven down to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan). Bake for 24 minutes or until the surface is golden and crunchy, and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Cool - Leave in the muffin tin for 10 minutes then transfer onto a cooling rack. Cool for at least another 10 minutes before grabbing one!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 252 kcal
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0.002 g
Cholesterol: 14 mg
Sodium: 122 mg
Sugar: 22 g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
Reviews
Alison Carlisle on 2026-03-29 (5 stars): Best muffins ever! Made it exactly as per the recipe. Light, fluffy and very tasty.
Michelle on 2026-02-11 (5 stars): Absolutely yummy!! I am onto my second batch as I have so many mangoes from my tree and always looking for ways to use them. I will freeze the muffins and use them for morning teas and lunch treats 😋
Thanks Nagi and Dozer. ( what a great mate to have had)
Robyn on 2026-02-08 (5 stars): Absolutely delicious but took
4 large Mangoes
Nikki on 2026-01-30 (5 stars): Absolutely delicious and a great way to use up some very ripe mangoes gifted by a friend with a bountiful tree. Like another commenter I used a plain GF flour (no other changes to the recipe) so some coeliac family and friends could enjoy and it worked beautifully.
Sarah M on 2025-12-25 (5 stars): Delicious! It’s mango season in Rwanda/East Africa and I didn’t know what to do with all the mangoes we have!
The only change I made: I prefer a loaf to muffins, so I put the whole batch in one standard loaf pan, reduced the temp to 180°C/350°F and baked it for about an hour to get the inside baked through.
Double batch here I come!
Kobe on 2025-10-27 (5 stars): These mango muffins are delicious!
Now that mango season has started, I finally got to make this recipe. My kids declared them their favourite muffins ever! Easy to make too 🎉
s on 2025-07-20 (5 stars): These are great. The instructions are very helpful to achieve a delicious result. The best muffins ever!
Sean Michael on 2025-06-22 (5 stars): I don't think I'm exaggerating that when I say these muffins are heavenly! Honestly, when I reach the pearly gates and I meet Saint Peter, he'll have a plate of these muffins and offer me one because not only are these muffins heavenly, they are likely God's signature dish. Way to nail the mango ratio; it was perfect!
Vicky on 2025-06-02 (5 stars): Insanely delicious! I love that this recipe called for mango puree as well. Absolutely obsessed !
Nina on 2025-05-31 (5 stars): Thanks Nagi, these mango muffins are delicious. Apart from using frozen mango and adding cinnamon, I followed your recipe and they turned out just right.
Jenny Park on 2025-04-28 (5 stars): This is just divine. I live in South Korea, so mangoes are a bit pricey...instead....I used mango puree but chopped up pineapples for the add-ins instead....and the result? simply heaven.... the slight chewy sugary crust on top... and then hints of mango, pineapple chunks and coconut seem to be the perfect combination! The more you bite into, it just gets better! Thank you for a simple but delish recipe!
Tanisha on 2025-04-20 (5 stars): What a unique recipe! I've never made mango muffins before, and I love that these incorporate pureed mango into the batter. The flavor and texture were perfection. I also added pecans as a mix in. Next time, I might try adding lime juice instead of vinegar for more of a tropic twist.
Dianne on 2024-12-30 (5 stars): Just cooked the mango muffins….
Delicious
I used Kensington Pride very ripe mangoes and topped with chopped macadamia nuts
Linda on 2024-08-17 (5 stars): I haven't made these yet because I went through all the comments and no one asked how many mango's it would take to this recipe. Would you please tell me? I have been drolling just reading the recipe. My husband make homemade beer and adds mango flavoring. This is what's been stopping me from making these. Thanks
Simone on 2024-07-23 (5 stars): Your recipes just never disappoint!
Here (Germany) fresh Mangos are always a hit and miss, so I used frozen only. Again your instructions just amaze me.
Because the baking frenzy hit at 8 pm I thawed in the microwave per packet instructions.
I'm the only one here who loves mangoes, but everybody devoured the muffins and they didn't last 24 hours.