Lemon Coconut Muffins Recipe

Name: Lemon Coconut Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1/2 cup quick oatmeal; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/3 cup margarine (you could use softened butter); 3/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons lemon zest, finely grated; 1 cup milk; 3 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut (or more); GLAZE; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup quick oatmeal
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup margarine (you could use softened butter)
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons lemon zest, finely grated
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut (or more)
GLAZE
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated

1
Measure first 4 ingredients into small bowl. Stir. Set aside.
2
Cream butter and sugar in large bowl. Add egg and lemon zest. Beat well.
3
Add flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with milk in 2 parts, stirring after each addition until just combined. Fill 12 greased muffin cups 3/4 full.
4
Sprinkle with second amount of coconut. Bake in 375u00b0F (190u00b0C) oven for 18 to 20 minutes until wooden pick inserted in centre of muffin comes out clean.
5
Glaze: Combine all 4 ingredients in small saucepan. Heat on medium until boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Heat and stir for 2-4 minutes until starting to thicken. Carefully spoon over hot muffins. (This makes a mess of your pan. It is SO worth it though.) Let stand in pan for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool.

546

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, 1/2 cup quick oatmeal, 4 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Lemon Coconut Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Coconut Muffins

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