Coconut Muffins

Coconut muffins are a sweet temptation, perfect for an exotic breakfast or a snack that evokes tropical flavors. Here’s how to make them:

Ingredients

• 200 g of all-purpose flour
• 100 g of sugar
• 100 g of grated coconut
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 125 ml of milk
• 80 ml of vegetable oil
• 1 pinch of salt
• Icing sugar for decorating (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, grated coconut, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the vegetable oil and milk until smooth.
4. Combine the dry ingredients with the liquid mixture and stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until there are no lumps.
5. Distribute the batter in the muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full.
6. Bake and cook for about 20 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and, when a toothpick is inserted in the center, it comes out clean.
7. Let the muffins cool on a rack, then sprinkle them with icing sugar if you want to add an extra sweet touch.

Curiosity

Coconut is widely used in pastry preparations for its exotic flavor and the unique texture it gives to dishes. If you love the intense taste of this fruit, you can enrich your muffins by adding pieces of dark chocolate or a sprinkle of grated coconut on top before baking, for a crunchy and flavorful touch.

Happy baking and enjoy your meal!