Best Vegan Tropical Muffins With Crunchy Coconut Streusel Recipes

TROPICAL MUFFINS

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I entered these muffins at our county fair and won the grand champion award for baked goods. They're so moist, they don't need butter. -Sylvia Osborn, Clay Center, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons rum extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, sour cream and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in the pineapple, coconut and pecans., Fill 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in an airtight container. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high for 20-30 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

VEGAN TROPICAL MUFFINS WITH CRUNCHY COCONUT STREUSEL

Vegan Tropical Muffins with Crunchy Coconut Streusel image

These moist yet light muffins bring paradise home for breakfast. PS: You'd never know they're vegan! If you'd prefer a more traditional recipe, see the Notes below for egg/dairy substitutes.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxmeal + 3 tablespoons water)
2 cups white whole wheat flour (whole wheat pastry flour, or all-purpose flour)
1 cup rolled oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt (I like fine-grain sea salt)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 medium ripe bananas (mashed (about 1 cup))
3/4 cup canned lite coconut milk or almond milk
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup melted coconut oil (cooled slightly)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
1/4 cup white whole wheat flour (whole wheat pastry flour, or all-purpose flour)
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Pinch salt
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a standard-size 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners or grease with a little coconut oil or an oil mister.
Make the flax egg. In a small bowl, stir together the flaxmeal and water. Let sit for about 5 minutes until thickened.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In a medium bowl, mash the bananas. Whisk in the flax egg, milk, pure maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and whisk together, just until blended. Stir in pineapple chunks with a wooden spoon.
Divide the batter between the muffin cups - about 1/3 cup worth of batter for each cup. I use a trigger-handled ice cream scoop and it makes scooping so, so easy.
Make the streusel topping. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, oats, coconut, and salt with a fork. Add the maple syrup and stir with the fork or use your fingers to mix until crumbly. I prefer to use my (clean) fingers to mix the streusel together. Top the muffins with the streusel mixture, dividing evenly between the muffins.
Bake until the tops are springy and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool for about five minutes in the tins, then remove from the tins and place the muffins on a wire rack to cool completely.
Muffins keep well in an airtight container or zipper bag at room temperature for 3-4 days. They also freeze well.