Description
These Ambrosia Muffins are a delightful tropical twist on classic muffins, bursting with the flavors of coconut, pineapple, and mandarin oranges. They are perfect for a sweet breakfast treat or a snack any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments (drained and chopped)
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut flakes (for topping, optional)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients including crushed pineapple and mandarin oranges.
- Combine wet and dry: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter into the muffin cups, sprinkle with coconut if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let muffins cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a sweeter muffin, add 1/4 cup more sugar.
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans or omit nuts entirely.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with a light glaze made of powdered sugar and orange juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
