Maple Coconut-Pecan Muffins
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely ground pecans
- 3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/3 cup granulated cane sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
- Make the Muffins Preheat the oven to 350F and line a 6-cup muffin pan.
- Set aside.
- Make the Muffins Whisk together the flours, ground pecans, shredded coconut, baking powder and salt.
- Make the Muffins In a large bowl, combine the coconut oil, maple syrup, granulated sugar, egg, yogurt and vanilla.
- Whisk together until fully combined.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and gently mix until fully incorporated.
- Make the Coconut Pecan Topping Combine the shredded coconut, pecans, maple syrup and sea salt in a small bowl.
- With your hands, lightly rub the the ingredients together together until the pecans and coconut are evenly coated.
- Make the Coconut Pecan Topping Spoon the batter into the paper cups, and then add a generous amount of the coconut topping to the tops of each muffin.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean and the topping is a light golden brown.
- Let the muffins cool briefly in the pan and place them on a wire rack to cool.
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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/maple-coconut-pecan-muffins (may not work)