Description
These Ambrosia Muffins are a delightful tropical twist on classic muffins, bursting with flavors of coconut, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and cherries. Easy to make and perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments (drained and chopped)
- 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin pan with liners or grease.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and coconut.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, then add yogurt, oil, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine: Mix wet ingredients into dry, then gently fold in fruits and zest.
- Bake: Divide batter into muffin cups and bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Cool: Let muffins cool in the pan before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- Flavors develop over time, taste better next day
- Can be topped with glaze or coconut for extra appeal
- Store in airtight container at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
