How to Make Simple Pina Colada Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of the tropical flavors of a pina colada, then you're going to love these simple pina colada muffins. They are a delicious way to enjoy the classic combination of pineapple and coconut in a convenient and portable form. Whether you're looking for a tasty breakfast treat, a sweet snack, or a dessert that transports you to a sunny beach, these muffins are sure to hit the spot.

These muffins are incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 bananas, mashed
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon rum-flavored extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
  • ¾ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Stir bananas, sugar, butter, egg, rum-flavored extract, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Fold flour mixture into banana mixture 1 cup at a time. Add pineapple chunks and 1/2 cup coconut; fold gently into batter. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups and top each with about 1 teaspoon shredded coconut.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing to a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    239 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 29mg
    • Sodium: 288mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 191mg