Coconut Cranberry Muffins
To me, a perfect day includes time in the kitchen baking a batch of goodies...and my husband would agree! I keep some of these muffins in the freezer for a fast anytime snack.—Janice Christofferson, Eagle River, Wisconsin12 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup light coconut milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2/3 cup sugar, baking powder and
- salt. In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk, butter and vanilla.
- Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries
- and peel.
- Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full; sprinkle with remaining
- sugar. Bake at 400° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes
- out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Yield:
- 1 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin equals 212 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 154 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.