Get ready to meet your new favorite morning delight: Mango Muffins! Imagine biting into a muffin that’s bursting with sweet, tropical mango flavor. These muffins are the perfect marriage of moisture and crunch, leaving you with a morning treat that’s as delicious as it is irresistible.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Tropical Flavor: The fresh mango gives these muffins an irresistible tropical flair.
- Perfect Texture: Thanks to coconut and mango purée, they strike the perfect balance of moistness and fluff.
- Crunchy Topping: A sprinkle of demerara sugar creates a delightful crunchy top.
- Simple to Make: Easy steps and everyday ingredients make this a breeze to whip up, even on a busy morning.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Each ingredient in these Mango Muffins brings something special to the table. From the luscious mango to the aromatic vanilla, these essential ingredients create a delectable harmony of flavors and textures.
- Plain flour (all-purpose flour): The foundation of our muffins, it gives structure and lightness.
- Baking soda: This ensures your muffins rise beautifully, giving them a tender and soft texture.
- Coconut oil: Adds a hint of tropical richness and a moist crumb.
- Egg: Binds the ingredients together and adds richness.
- White vinegar: Reacts with baking soda to help the muffins rise.
- Mango purée: The star of our show, lending flavor and moisture.
- Chopped mango: Bursts of juicy mango throughout complement the purée perfectly.
- Desiccated coconut: Adds a subtle texture and enhances the tropical vibe.
- Demerara sugar: Sprinkled on top, it adds a satisfying crunch.
Variations
Don’t be afraid to add your own twist to these Mango Muffins! They’re incredibly versatile and can easily be adapted to suit your own tastes or dietary preferences.
- Gluten-Free: Swap out the plain flour for a gluten-free flour blend to accommodate dietary needs.
- Fruit Medley: Add a mix of berries or some pineapple chunks for an even more tropical vibe.
- Nutty Addition: Stir in a handful of chopped almonds or pecans for a nutty crunch.
How to Make Mango Muffins
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 220°C/425°F (or 200°C fan-forced). Line or grease a muffin tin well. This ensures that your muffins have the perfect bake right from the start.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Doing this separately helps ensure that the baking soda is evenly distributed, which prevents any baking mishaps!
Step 3: Blend Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until smooth. This will include the mango purée, which ensures that the mango flavor permeates each muffin bite.
Step 4: Combine and Add Mango
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and use a rubber spatula to gently mix until almost blended. Add chopped mango and coconut, mixing until just incorporated to avoid a tough muffin.
Step 5: Divide and Bake
Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup to the top, then sprinkle with demerara sugar. Lower the oven temperature immediately and bake until golden.
Pro Tips for Making Mango Muffins
- Perfect Bake: Start with a high oven temperature to get those perfect muffin tops, then lower it for even baking.
- Avoid Overmixing: Mix the batter until ingredients are just combined to keep the muffins tender.
- Room Temp Mango: Using mango at room temperature helps the muffins bake evenly.
- Fresh Mango: Choose ripe mangoes with a vibrant color to ensure the sweetest muffin outcome.
How to Serve Mango Muffins
Garnishes
A small dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of extra coconut on top adds an elegant touch for special occasions or when you’re feeling a bit fancy.
Side Dishes
Pair your Mango Muffins with a tropical fruit salad or a vibrant mango smoothie to enhance the fruity flavors on your breakfast table.
Creative Ways to Present
Serve these muffins in fun paper liners or present them on a tiered stand for a charming brunch or breakfast display that’s sure to impress.
Make Ahead and Storage
Storing Leftovers
Keep these muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days to maintain their freshness and soft texture.
Freezing
You can also freeze these muffins wrapped in cling film and stored in a ziplock bag for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Reheating
To reheat, simply wrap them in aluminum foil and warm them in the oven at 150°C/300°F for about 10 minutes until they’re as good as new.
FAQs
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Can I use canned mango purée instead?
Yes, you can use canned mango purée; just ensure it’s thick and not watery for the best results.
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What can I substitute for coconut oil?
Unsalted butter or a mild vegetable oil can be used as substitutes for coconut oil in this recipe.
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How do I prevent the muffins from sticking to the pan?
Grease the muffin tin well or use paper liners to ensure the muffins release easily after baking.
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Can these muffins be made vegan?
Sure! Use a flaxseed egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal mixed with 2.5 tbsp water) and replace the egg to veganize these muffins.
Final Thoughts
I hope these Mango Muffins bring the sunshine of the tropics into your kitchen! They’re a joy to make and even more delightful to eat. Give them a try – your taste buds will thank you!
PrintMango Muffins Recipe
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Juicy, tender mango muffins with a hint of coconut and a crunchy caramelized topping, perfect for breakfast or a snack. These muffins are moist from fresh mango puree and chopped mango chunks, offering a delightful tropical flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups plain flour (all-purpose flour)
- 1 1/4 tsp baking soda (bi-carbonate soda), sifted if lumpy
- Pinch of salt
Wet ingredients:
- 1/3 cup unrefined coconut oil (or unsalted butter), melted and slightly cooled
- 1 large egg (55 – 60g/2 oz each in shell)
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (260g) pureed mango (from fresh mango)
Add-ins:
- 2 cups (370g) chopped mango, small pieces (8mm to 1cm)
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, unsweetened
Crunchy topping:
- 2 tbsp demerara sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare tin: Preheat your oven to 220°C/425°F (200°C fan-forced). Spray a muffin tin with canola oil or grease well with butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Whisk wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil, egg, white vinegar, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the ingredients together, stopping when the flour is almost fully incorporated but avoid overmixing.
- Add mangoes and coconut: Fold in the chopped mango and desiccated coconut until evenly distributed. Do not overmix; the batter will be thick due to moisture from the mango.
- Divide batter and add topping: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup slightly mounded. Sprinkle each muffin with 1/2 teaspoon of demerara sugar for a crunchy topping.
- Bake and cool: Place the muffin tin in the oven. Immediately reduce the oven temperature to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan). Bake for 24 minutes until the muffins are golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and cool for another 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure mango is ripe and sweet for best flavor.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on mango sweetness if desired.
- Use fresh mango for pureeing; frozen can work but may alter moisture content.
- Demerara sugar gives a lovely crunch and caramel flavor but can be substituted with brown sugar.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (about 80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg