Mango Coconut Chia Muffins
Tender muffins studded with juicy mango and toasted coconut, with a gentle chia crunch.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Halal, Kosher
Allergens
Eggs, Wheat, Tree nuts
These muffins combine diced fresh mango and shredded coconut for a tropical breakfast treat with a tender, moist crumb. Chia seeds add a subtle crunch and a boost of texture throughout. They suit a weekend brunch or a make-ahead snack that keeps well for a few days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups ripe mango, peeled and diced
Method
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Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, chia seeds, shredded coconut, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined; do not overmix.
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Gently fold in the diced mango, reserving a few pieces to press onto the tops of the muffins.
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Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full, and press the reserved mango onto the tops.
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Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes.
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Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Mango Coconut Chia Muffins
These muffins combine diced fresh mango and shredded coconut for a tropical breakfast treat with a tender, moist crumb. Chia seeds add a subtle crunch and a boost of texture throughout. They suit a weekend brunch or a make-ahead snack that keeps well for a few days.
40 min 12 muffins 245 cal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups ripe mango, peeled and diced

Method
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, chia seeds, shredded coconut, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined; do not overmix.
- 5
Gently fold in the diced mango, reserving a few pieces to press onto the tops of the muffins.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full, and press the reserved mango onto the tops.
- 7
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes.
- 8
Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.