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Lime Muffins with Coconut Streusel

Looking for a way to dazzle Easter brunch guests? A dozen of these tempting gems should do the trick. The coconut-macadamia nut struesel is the perfect complement to the muffin's fresh lime flavor. —Teresa Grissom, Zionsville, Indiana

12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup (6 ounces) key lime yogurt
1 egg
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons key lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons flaked coconut
2 tablespoons finely chopped macadamia nuts
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl,
combine the buttermilk, yogurt, egg, butter, lime juice, lime peel
and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill

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Lime Muffins with Coconut Streusel (continued)

Directions (continued)

greased muffin cups three-fourths full.
In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over muffins.
Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in
muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan
to a wire rack. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin equals 234 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 287 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.