Home » Food » By Course » Dessert » Lemon Coconut Muffins Lemon Coconut Muffins March 16, 2024 by Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet · 23 CommentsAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.See my disclosure policy.Wonderfully tender and moist with a double dose of lemon flavor and the subtle hint of coconut, these Lemon Coconut Muffins are sure to win you over!  Enjoy them for breakfast, as a late morning or mid-afternoon snack, or dessert! For more delicious citrusy muffins be sure to try our Pink Grapefruit Muffins! Lemon has always been one of my favorite flavors, whether it’s lemon sorbet, lemon mousse, lemon candies, and lemon cakes and pastries.  I love them all.  Lemon has a way of bringing carbs to life, which is probably why lemon zest is such a central component of baking in Germany, where I’m from.

So we’re making some fabulous lemon-flavored muffins that are getting a double dose of lemon in the form of both fresh lemon zest and an extra boost of lemon extract.  And the lemon flavor is also going to be complemented by some coconut flavor in the form of coconut oil.  The coconut oil serves a dual purpose, not only infusing the muffins with a natural coconut flavor but also making the muffins wonderfully moist and tender.   Add to that some buttermilk which also contributes to that moist and delicate crumb along with a fresh and tangy flavor, and you have these fabulous Lemon Coconut Muffins with an incredible flavor and perfect texture

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