LIME MUFFINS WITH COCONUT STREUSEL

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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 key lime yogurt
1 large egg
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons key lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons finely chopped macadamia nuts
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Yasir Kamboh
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Delicious! I made these muffins for a brunch party and they were a hit. Everyone loved the lime flavor and the coconut streusel topping.


Nweke Ejike
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Easy to make and so tasty! The muffins were light and fluffy, and the streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Davis Sydney
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These lime muffins with coconut streusel were absolutely delightful! The muffins were moist and fluffy, with a perfectly balanced lime flavor. The coconut streusel topping added a delicious crunch and sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and they