Golden Coconut Almond Muffins

Toasted coconut, almonds, orange zest, vanilla, and coconut milk are just what is needed for a scrumptious combination. These muffins freeze well, and can also be baked in mini muffin pans for a special touch. Quick and easy!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 206 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• ¾ teaspoon orange zest
• ¼ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk
• ⅓ cup chopped toasted almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix flour, shredded coconut, sugar, almonds, baking powder, orange zest, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, orange juice, olive oil, and vanilla extract. Pour into the flour mixture, and stir until just blended. Transfer to the prepared muffin pan.

Step 4

Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Turn onto a wire rack to cool before serving.