Coconut Muffins

A very simple muffin recipe. Try them with your favorite hot beverage for an early morning treat. Quick note: if using sweetened coconut, eliminate the honey.

Original recipe makes 12 muffins

Ingredients

2 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons margarine, softened
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup boiling water
3/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
3/4 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. In a large bowl beat egg yolks. Add the butter, honey, almond extract, boiling water, coconut, and flour. Stir until just blended.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff with an electric mixer. Fold egg whites into muffin batter. Pour batter two-thirds of the way full into greased muffin tin.
  3. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 107 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10.3 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg
Fat: 6.6 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Protein: 2.3 g
Sodium: 40 mg

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