Sunshine State Muffins

Brighten up your morning with these irresistible Sunshine State Muffins, a citrus-infused delight inspired by the flavors of Florida. Bursting with freshly grated orange zest, tangy orange juice, and a hint of shredded coconut, these muffins offer a tropical twist on a classic favorite. Moist and tender thanks to a splash of whole milk and melted butter, they're lightly sweetened with honey for a natural touch of sweetness. Perfectly golden and ready in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make muffins are ideal for breakfast on the go, brunch gatherings, or a snack that feels like sunshine in every bite. Try them warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the vibrant flavors of citrus and coconut all year round! Keywords: Sunshine State Muffins, orange zest muffins, coconut muffins, tropical muffin recipe, easy breakfast muffins.

Nutriscore Rating: 23/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 0.5 cups orange juice
• 0.5 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
• 0.5 cups whole milk
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 unit large egg
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons honey

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest until well incorporated.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the orange juice, unsweetened coconut flakes, whole milk, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and honey. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy but no dry flour should remain.

Step 5

Evenly spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the tops of the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(343.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1551.6

Total Fat 87.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 129.2mg	0%
Sodium 2146.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 206.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 189.9g
Protein 5.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 40.7mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 401.8mg	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: 48.1%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 50.7%