Pina Colada Mini Muffins

Indulge in tropical bliss with these bite-sized Pina Colada Mini Muffins, a delightful fusion of island flavors baked into perfectly soft, golden morsels. Featuring crushed pineapple, sweetened shredded coconut, and a touch of optional rum, these mini muffins are a fun twist on the classic cocktail, creating a sweet treat that’s bursting with sunshine-inspired goodness. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick 12-minute bake time, they’re the ideal recipe for last-minute gatherings or casual snacking. Moist, flavorful, and irresistibly fragrant thanks to coconut and vanilla extracts, these muffins are perfect served as-is or topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for added sweetness. Easy to make and boasting bold tropical flavors, they’re guaranteed to transport your taste buds to paradise!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 1 whole large egg
• 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoons coconut extract
• 0.5 cups crushed pineapple, drained
• 0.5 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 tablespoons rum (optional)
• 0.25 cups milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and coconut extract to the butter mixture, mixing well until combined.

Step 5

Stir in the crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and rum (if using).

Step 6

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve the muffins as is, or sprinkle with powdered sugar or a drizzle of glaze for added sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(755.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2509.4

Total Fat 116.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 449.8mg	0%
Sodium 1702.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 339.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 184.7g
Protein 30.0g	0%

Vitamin D 67.8IU	0%
Calcium 175.6mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 578.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.5%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 53.7%