Coconut Lime Muffins
Bright, soft, and full of flavor, these coconut lime muffins bring together fresh coconut and zesty lime for a light, refreshing bake. Tender on the inside with a delicate crumb, they balance citrus and warmth with just the right touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup 113g unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup 100g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg 50g without shell, room temperature
- ½ cup 120ml milk
- 1 –2 tbsp 15–30g lime juice
- 1 tsp 5g vanilla essence
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups 180g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp 4g baking powder
- ¼ tsp 1g baking soda
- ½ tsp 3g salt
- ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
Mix-Ins
- ½ cup 70g fresh coconut pulp, squeezed
- 1 tbsp lime zest
Instructions
Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line or grease a muffin tin and set aside.
Prepare Coconut
- If using frozen coconut pulp, thaw and squeeze out excess liquid.
- Set aside.
Mixing – Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg
- Set aside.
Mixing – Creaming
- In a large bowl, cream together: butter, sugar
- Mix until light and fluffy.
Mixing – Wet Ingredients
- Add: egg, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla essence
- Mix until combined.
Combining
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Mix until just combined.
- Do not overmix.
Add Coconut
- Fold in the coconut pulp until evenly distributed.
Filling
- Divide batter evenly, filling each muffin cup about ¾ full.
Baking
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
Cooling
- Let muffins cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then remove and transfer to a rack.
Serving
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Baking Notes
- Coconut pulp: Squeeze out excess liquid before adding to prevent a heavy batter.
- Lime balance: Start with 1 tbsp lime juice and adjust to taste. Do not use more than 2 tbsp. Too much lime juice can add excess moisture and affect the texture of the muffins.
- Texture: These muffins will be soft and tender with a light crumb. Avoid overmixing.
- Zest matters: Lime zest adds most of the flavor — don’t skip it.
Pairs Well With
- Tea or a light herbal tea
- Coffee
- Fresh fruit
- A light glaze or butter (optional)
