Coconut-Lime Muffins

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Pans

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line 18 muffin cups with paper or foil liners.

2. Whisk Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large bowl, cream together the room temperature unsalted butter and sugar using a handheld mixer on medium-high speed for about 1 to 2 minutes until light and fluffy.

4. Add Wet Ingredients

Beat in one large egg until fully incorporated. Then, add in the unsweetened coconut milk, finely grated lime zest, and pure vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients

Gently combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients using a handheld mixer on low speed for about a minute until just smooth. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Prepare Muffin Batter

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of unsweetened coconut flakes over each muffin before baking.

7. Bake Muffins

Place the muffin pans in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool.

8. Store Leftovers

Store any leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh.