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Pineapple Coconut Muffins

These Pineapple Coconut Muffins are a tropical breakfast treat with chunks of pineapple and sweet coconut in a light and fluffy muffin base. It's like a pina colada in muffin form!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: Amy Nash

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (282g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups pineapple tidbits drained
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.  Spray a muffin pan with baking spray.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
    2 cups (282g) all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Add to the flour mixture and stir gently just until combined.
    1/2 cup salted butter, 2 large eggs, 3/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Stir in pineapple and 3/4 cup of the coconut.
    1 1/2 cups pineapple tidbits, 1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • Divide batter evenly into muffin cups. Sprinkle with the remaining coconut.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes until done.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg

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