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It’s a three-day weekend for many Bostonians, and so far I’ve spent my extra day doing something I never have time to on a Monday: baking.

Does that sound unappealing with today’s muggy weather? Perhaps — but these banana coconut muffins, from Cookie and Kate, were worth heating up the apartment. They’re not too sweet, but they are intensely coconut-y, rich with the fruit’s flakes and oil. They’re a tropical, summery snack. I suggest taking them down to the nearest spot you can watch the marathon for an al fresco breakfast amid today’s excitement.