I am always looking for easy breakfast recipes that my kids will eat. These Coconut Chocolate Chunk Muffin Tops were a hit for breakfast here.
From about January until now I start to dream of warm days filled with sunshine. Yesterday was the first day of Spring, but it was such a tease. It was bright and sunny and a balmy 30* Come on Spring…where are the warmer days?
That’s ok. I can bake another batch of these coconut muffins, turn my heat up to 80, and pretend that I am sitting on the beach. Every time I eat anything coconut, it totally makes me think of our trip to St. Maarten and eating coconut nutella crepes. Another fun recipe that was inspired from that trip were these Coconut Nutella Cookies. Hhhmmm…now I want cookies 🙂
The more I make coconut baked goods, the more my kids are starting to like it. I was a little worried they wouldn’t go for a coconut muffin that was topped with more coconut, so I did make some of the muffin tops without the extra coconut on top. But they surprised me and ate all of them.
These muffin tops are actually a cross between a muffin and a scone. The baking mix in the batter gives it that scone taste, but the pudding mix makes it light and soft. These are more of a standard muffin that is not overly sweet. If you want it slightly sweeter, you could add some chocolate chunks for a burst of chocolate in each bite. I’m a fan of chocolate at breakfast, so chocolate went into my batter.
The box of coconut cream Jell-o pudding mix does add some extra sugar, but over all these are a little bit healthier than regular muffins. Using applesauce in place of any oil or butter also keeps it more on the healthy side. And when you are dreaming of being on the beach, we all want more healthy baked goods, right?
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Easy baking mix muffins made with coconut pudding and coconut milk will take you to the beach while you are eating breakfast.
Ingredients
- 2 cups baking mix (like Bisquik)
- 1 box instant coconut cream pudding (3.4 oz.)
- 3/4 cup shredded coconut, divided
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 3/4 cup chocolate chunks
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the baking mix, pudding, and 1/2 cup coconut. Create a hole in the center and set aside. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and applesauce. Pour into the center of the baking mix. Stir together gently by hand, until just moistened. Do not over mix. Stir in the chocolate chunks.
- Place a large spoonful into a greased muffin top pan. Sprinkle with the extra coconut on top. Bake at 375* for 11-12 minutes. Cool for 2-3 minutes in the pan before removing them to a wire rack. Serve warm. Store in a sealed container for 4-5 days. Makes 16 muffin tops.
Notes
You can also bake these in a regular muffin tin if you don't have a muffin top pan. Fill muffin liners 3/4 full and bake 18-20 minutes. Makes 12 muffins this way.
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Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says
March 21, 2013 at 8:29 AMMy husband loves coconut – I need to make these for his busy mornings! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:10 PMHe is going to think you are even more of a rock star when you surprise him with these!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
March 21, 2013 at 8:39 AMOMG I would love one of these RIGHT NOW. Fantastic looking!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:10 PMThanks girl! You know how much I wished you lived next door so we could share all the crazy creations we come up with!
Tieghan says
March 21, 2013 at 9:07 AMThese looks so good!! Your photos are awesome!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:27 PMThank you so much!
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection says
March 21, 2013 at 10:18 AMLove that these are healthier than regular muffins but still have coconut and chocolate! And I’m intrigued that you used Bisquik and pudding mix. I like that idea of a cross between a scone and muffin, so I need to give these a try!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:28 PMSometimes I do have the urge to make healthier treats…although that doesn’t happen too often! The Bisquik and the pudding mix definitely give it a great texture!
carrian says
March 21, 2013 at 10:48 AMThese look wonderful and so many secret twists in the recipe!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:29 PMYes, just a few “secret” twists to this one huh?
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
March 21, 2013 at 12:06 PMMy heat has been turned up to eighty since January, I am ready for some real warmth. However, my body isn’t. All those sweets I have consumed have not exactly made me bikini ready. It seems as if we are on the same page with lightened up recipes. The muffin top is the only part of the muffin I eat so I’m excited to try this recipe!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:31 PMYeah…no bathing suit body going on here either! Too many sweets and treats…although I am finding ways to lighten up a few recipes.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
March 21, 2013 at 12:23 PMI love this muffin tops!! Coconut and chocolate chunks! Yep, I may not share them with anyone 🙂 Pinning!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:34 PMMuffin tops are the best! WIth all the coconut and chocolate I was having trouble sharing too 🙂
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations says
March 21, 2013 at 1:34 PMI would love some as my late night snack right now 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:34 PMThese do make great late night snacks!
Elena says
March 21, 2013 at 1:36 PMLooks mouthwatering! Your recipe always remind me that I need to start making more!!! By the way, I’m hosting a link up and would love to see your recipe there!
http://dcinstyle.com/
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:35 PMThanks! Yes, definitely do more baking and making! It’s so much fun!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
March 21, 2013 at 2:47 PMI could use some serious beach time these days! These muffins will have to do! I’ve never seen a muffin top pan. Where did you get yours??
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:36 PMThe beach sounds great right about now…too much snow!!! I got my pan at Michaels…you can also use the pan that says whoopie pie pan.
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
March 21, 2013 at 3:08 PMI need to put my muffin top pan to better use. 🙂 You’re inspiring me to dust it off and get baking Jocelyn! These muffins look wonderful and I simply adore coconut and chocolate together. Amazing.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:37 PMCoconut and chocolate is such a classic combo. Get out that muffin top pan woman and create some magic!!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
March 21, 2013 at 6:22 PMI love these Jocelyn! Coconut and me are BFFs. And I loved that you used baking mix. My favorite breakfast cheat!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:41 PMI am all about cheating in the kitchen when it means treats will be coming out of my oven faster! I am loving all things coconut right now.
Jenn says
March 21, 2013 at 8:37 PMThese look so goooooood!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
March 21, 2013 at 8:54 PMMuffin tops are the best parts of muffins! love that these are JUST the tops!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:42 PMI totally agree with you…nothing better than the tops of a muffin!!!
teresa says
March 21, 2013 at 10:10 PMi am so pinning this, what a perfect snack! i love anything with coconut.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:43 PMI am with you…anything coconut is so good!!!
DesignedByBH says
March 22, 2013 at 12:23 AMThese look AMAZING! I wish it wasn’t already after midnight…I might be making a trip to the store!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:44 PMI have been there and done that before 🙂
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
March 22, 2013 at 12:43 AMMuffin tops are my favorite! I will take them over a whole muffin any day! I also love the wooden base in these photos! The photos are beautiful!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:47 PMWould you believe the “wooden base” is just scrapbook paper? Yup, gotta love a photo prop that doesn’t take up any room 🙂
Cindy Harris says
March 22, 2013 at 1:56 AMI forget I have a muffin top pan–this looks like the perfect recipe to use it!
I like coconut on most anything.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:49 PMSounds to me like you and your muffin top pan need some much needed time together 🙂
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
March 22, 2013 at 11:01 AMJocelyn I am dreading the end of Spring Break: it’s been 70 degrees in Florida and soon I’ll have to return to the 40 degrees of NJ!! Where is Spring?!? >_< I guess I can also pretend it's warmer out with these muffin tops though heehee. I love the coconut/chocolate combo!
Enjoy your weekend!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:53 PMThat is what I have been asking too…where is the Spring??? Coconut muffins help soften the blow of cold weather…sort of!
Christi says
March 22, 2013 at 1:16 PMYum, love chocolate and coconut and these look delish!! Thanks for sharing!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:54 PMThank you!!!
Kristy says
March 22, 2013 at 3:41 PMYum! These look so good. I’m lovin’ coconut lately! And it looks like you got your DIY boards done!! Love it!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:56 PMCoconut is all I can think about lately! And actually these “boards” are just scrapbook paper from Hobby Lobby 🙂
Tanya Schroeder says
March 22, 2013 at 3:48 PMCross between a muffin and scone? Well how can I resist! I love coconut, it reminds me of summer too. We need a little reminding that the season actually exists!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:57 PMThe answer…you can’t 🙂 We need all the summer reminding we can get with this crazy winter weather still hanging on.
[email protected] says
March 22, 2013 at 4:47 PMLove all of the coconut in these! Muffin tops are the best!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 2:59 PMYup, the muffin tops are the best!!!
Krista @ JoyfulHealthyEats says
March 23, 2013 at 10:10 AMIt is 9am in the morning and I am officially hunger for dessert after looking at your pictures! Love the idea of the muffin tops, its the best part anyway. These look (and sound) delicious. Definitely going to try making these sometime this week. Thanks for the great recipe!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 3:00 PMI sure hope you get a chance to try these some time! Definitely the best part of the muffin 🙂
Wendy says
March 23, 2013 at 11:19 PMMy family prefers the top of the muffin (where all the crunchy good stuff is) and only eats the bottom half because its there. Making just the tops makes much more sense. Your recipe looks like a winner!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 25, 2013 at 3:01 PMMy family is actually not picky about either part, but this way we get more muffin tops!!!
Lisa says
April 12, 2013 at 12:41 AMThese look amazing! I have been thinking about concocting a coconut scone, but these may do the trick. One question…I have never liked baked goods sweetened with applesauce. Not sre why. What would you recommend…I’m thinking coconut oil? Thanks!
Cathy says
May 11, 2013 at 2:19 AMYum! We love muffins!
I would love for you to share and link up at my TGIF Link Party.
http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/2013/05/tgif-link-party-2.html
Hugs, Cathy
Kristina says
September 2, 2013 at 9:06 AMThis seems like the perfect recipe to try out my muffin top pan with! I got it a few months ago on clearance at HomeGoods and its been collecting dust! No better way than making something coconutty and chocolatey for my first use of it! 🙂
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
November 12, 2013 at 9:45 AMThere is nothing sad about coconut and chocolate together! It’s definitely my favorite flavor combo ever!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
November 12, 2013 at 10:10 AMThanks Megan! I definitely agree with you…it’s so good!!!