Coconut Key Lime Muffins

There is no mistaking these are key lime muffins. The key lime flavor comes through very well. My husband took a bite and said "Yup! These are key lime. You definitely have to like key lime to like these muffins.". Good thing I don't just like key lime, I love it, so therefore I love these muffins!

Coconut Key Lime Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup non fat Greek yogurt
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons key lime juice
• 1 tablespoon key lime zest
• 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Key Lime Glaze

• 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon key lime juice

Directions:

1. ​Preheat the oven to 350º F. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the yogurt, eggs, key lime juice and zest, beating until well combined.
4. Add in the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
5. Divide the batter between the prepared muffin tins, filling about 2/3 full and top with coconut.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
7. Remove the muffins from the muffin tin and transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and key lime juice. Drizzle the glaze over each muffins and allow to set.

Enjoy!!!

Notes:

I used bottled key lime juice and lime zest.

If the glaze is too thin add a little more powdered sugar, if the glaze is too thick add a little bit more key lime juice.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 253
Total Fat		10.7g
Saturated Fat		4.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0g
Monounsaturated Fat		2g
Trans Fat		0g
Cholesterol		51.7mg
Sodium		113.5mg
Potassium		0mg
Total Carbohydrates		34.3g
Dietary Fiber		1.3g
Sugars		21.6g
Protein		4.5g
Vitamin A 7.7% Vitamin C 3.2%
Calcium 43% Iron 4.7%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from California Unpublished.