Ingredients

  • 14 cup unsweetened coconut
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
  • 34 cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
  • 12 cup brown sugar, divided
  • 5 tablespoons macadamia nuts, chopped and divided
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour or 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 14 teaspoon baking soda
  • 18 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg white
  • 34 cup fat-free buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 12 teaspoon coconut extract or 12 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 12 cups fresh blueberries or 1 12 cups frozen blueberries

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine coconut, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 2 tablespoons macadamia nuts in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; stir to combine.
  • Set aside.
  • Whisk the remaining 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, egg, egg white, buttermilk, butter and coconut (or vanilla) extract in a medium bowl until well combined.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients; stir until just combined.
  • Add blueberries and the remaining 3 tablespoons nuts; stir just to combine.
  • Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups.
  • Sprinkle with the reserved coconut topping and gently press into the batter.
  • Bake the muffins until golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and let cool on a wire rack at least 5 minutes more before serving.
  • Drizzle with honey for an added touch of sweetness,.