Orange Muffins with Coconut Streusel
These sweet orange muffins are perfect for those rushed mornings when you're running out the door. The best part? The coconut streusel of course! Make sure to go heavy on the streusel AND that glaze. You'll be so glad you did!
Servings:16 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
Streusel
- 3 tablespoons shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. To make the muffins, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl mix together buttermilk, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in orange zest. Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full.
- Prepare the streusel. Combine shredded coconut, butter, sugar, and flour in a small bowl. Mix to combine. Spoon onto muffin batter.
- Bake 15-20 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out mostly clean. Allow to cool.
- Prepare the glaze. Mix together powdered sugar and hot water. (Add extra water 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached). Stir in coconut extract. Drizzle over muffins. Store in airtight container.
Notes
Store in airtight container at room temperature, or wrap individually and freeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 154 kcal, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 13 mg, Sodium: 151 mg, Potassium: 63 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 19 g, Vitamin A: 60 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 50 mg, Iron: 1 mg