Lime and Coconut Muffins

Lime and Coconut Muffins Sarah's Cucina Bella yields 12 muffins This recipe is based on the basic muffin recipe from the Joy of Cooking. It’s been adapted for these not-so-traditional flavors. Be sure to clean the exterior of the lime before zesting, and use sweetened coconut. 2 cups all purpose flour1 tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup sweetened coconut2 large eggs1 cup nonfat milk2/3 granulated sugar1/2 cup canola oilzest of 1 lime1 tsp vanilla Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 12 muffin tins with paper liners. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and coconut in a large bowl, using a whisk to blend together. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, canola oil, lime zest and vanilla. Pour into the bowl with the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups. Cook in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Pumpkin Coconut Muffins

Pumpkin Coconut Muffins Sarah's Cucina Bella yields 12 muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour1 tbsp baking powder1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp nutmeg1/2 tsp kosher salt2 large eggs, slightly beaten1 cup nonfat milk1 cup light brown sugar1 cup pumpkin puree1/4 cup canola oil1 tsp coconut extract2 tbsp sweetened coconut flakes Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a muffin tin with 12 spots with muffin liners. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, pumpkin puree, oil and coconut extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated. Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin liners. Don’t be afraid to fill the cups to the top. Sprinkle the coconut flakes onto the top of all the muffins. Place the muffins in the preheated oven and cook until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (15-20 minutes). Let cool before serving. Store in a cool, dry place.

Chocolate Banana Muffins

1 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, softenend (my mom uses 1/2 cup applesauce instead)1 2/3 cups ripe banana, mashed (about 3 medium bananas or 2 large ones)1/4 cup milk2 eggs2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspooon saltPreheat oven to 350. Grease pan/ prepare muffin tin. Beat all ingredients well and pour into muffin tin. Bakes between 22-25 mins.

Applesauce Muffins

Applesauce Muffins
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A family favorite, such a great one to have on hand for after school snacks.
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 t. kosher salt
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. nutmeg
1/2 t. allspice
1 1/2 t. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. applesauce
1/2 c. oil (or you can substitute for more applesauce)
1 t. vanilla

Oven 375.
So easy, in no specific order throw everything in a med to large bowl together and stir with a whisk. Put in reg or mini size muffin tin using a cookie scoop works best. Makes 1 pan of either perfectly. Regular size muffins cook for 18 min. Minis cook for 15.