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Pineapple Coconut Muffins

These Pineapple Coconut Muffins are light and sweet with pineapples and honey, and they make us feel like we’re on a tropical island. This recipe was created by Amy Roskelley, co-founder and blogger at Super Healthy Kids. She is the entrepreneur behind the colorful line of MyPlate dishware that helps parents teach their kids about balanced nutrition.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups white whole-wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup whole milk (or you can sub nondairy milk)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Place paper or silicone liners in a 12-count muffin tin and set aside.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and coconut. Add pineapple and stir, completely coating the pineapple in flour.
  3. In another mixing bowl, combine the egg, honey, oil, and milk.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir to combine.
  5. Divide the batter into the muffin tin (each well will be about ¾ full). Sprinkle a few extra coconut flakes on top, if you like.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center of a muffin pulls out clean.
  7. Remove from pan and cool before serving.

Notes

  • Dairy free if using a milk substitute. 2. Coconut is not a tree nut. However, if you have a tree nut allergy, consult your doctor before consuming. 3. We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Pineapple Coconut Muffins Amount Per Serving Calories 206 Calories from Fat 81 % Daily Value* Fat 9g14%Saturated Fat 7g44%Cholesterol 14mg5%Sodium 56mg2%Potassium 164mg5%Carbohydrates 31g10%Fiber 3g13%Sugar 19g21%Protein 3g6% Vitamin A 50IU1%Vitamin C 4.5mg5%Calcium 49mg5%Iron 0.8mg4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 206
  • Calories from Fat 81
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 9g
  • 14%
  • Saturated Fat 7g
  • 44%
  • Cholesterol 14mg
  • 5%
  • Sodium 56mg
  • 2%
  • Potassium 164mg
  • 5%
  • Carbohydrates 31g
  • 10%
  • Fiber 3g
  • 13%
  • Sugar 19g
  • 21%
  • Protein 3g
  • 6%
  • Vitamin A 50IU
  • 1%
  • Vitamin C 4.5mg
  • 5%
  • Calcium 49mg
  • 5%
  • Iron 0.8mg
  • 4%