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 Moist, delicious chocolate chip muffins….infused with coconut extract and topped with a toasted coconut glaze.

 Moist, delicious chocolate chip muffins, infused with coconut extract and topped with a toasted coconut glaze.

Well….today is our first official day of summer break….and as much as I wish we were celebrating with a fresh batch of these Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffins, the truth is we’re having toasted bagels instead. Not exactly what I had in mind….(I had planned to make these last night)…..but when push came to shove, I was just too tired!

Moist, delicious chocolate chip muffins, infused with coconut extract and topped with a toasted coconut glaze.

I know, I know…..it’s to be expected. We have a 3 week old! And being too tired or busy to do things is going to become a common occurrence around here this summer. But just because it’s our new reality doesn’t mean I have to like it! I’m a go-getter. A do-it-all kind of person. And I REALLY struggle with not being able to do it all!

Moist, delicious chocolate chip muffins, infused with coconut extract and topped with a toasted coconut glaze.

This past weekend was especially hard for me, being Father’s Day. I had wanted/planned to give Jorden some time to himself…..to sleep in, take a nap, or do whatever he might want to do. And he DID get some time, first thing in the morning, before I realized I totally can’t handle 4 kids on my own. By the time Jorden woke up from his morning nap, I was frazzled and fried and not at all ready for a special day….especially one that meant more work for me!

Moist, delicious chocolate chip muffins, infused with coconut extract and topped with a toasted coconut glaze.

 Lucky for me, Jorden didn’t have high hopes for the day. When I left with three of the kids for a grocery trip, he set up a TV in the screened in porch, popped open a beer, kicked up his feet, and turned on the World Cup. And by the time I got home, he was a happy dad. And I was……surviving. I’m thinking this is going to be the summer of “faking it”…..finding little things I can do that are quick and easy, but make me feel like I’m doing something. Like these Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffins! I woulda/coulda/shoulda made them for Father’s Day….or the first day of summer break….and they would have been perfect! But, as easy as they are, I was just too tired. And that’ s okay. There’s always tomorrow.

Moist, delicious chocolate chip muffins, infused with coconut extract and topped with a toasted coconut glaze.

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Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffins

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Author Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

Muffins

  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 8 Tbsp. 1 stick unsalted butter, melted & cooled
  • 1 tsp. coconut extract
  • 1 c. chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c. toasted coconut

Glaze

  • 1 c. powdered sugar
  • 5 Tbsp. milk
  • 1/4 tsp. coconut extract
  • toasted coconut

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk yogurt, milk and eggs.
  3. Gently fold the yogurt mixture into the flour mixture until just combined.
  4. Stir in melted butter.
  5. Add coconut extract, chocolate chips, and toasted coconut and stir until evenly distributed.
  6. Generously coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
  7. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups and bake 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Let cool in the pan 5 minutes, then on a wire rack 10 minutes before adding glaze.

Glaze

  1. Combine all ingredients and stir until smooth.
  2. Drizzle a small amount on each muffin and top with additional toasted coconut.

 

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By Cathy Trochelman | June 16, 2014

Comments

  1. Gretchen @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    June 16, 2014 at 11:39 am

    I sorta feel like my husband called you and asked you to put all of his favorite things into a food. Did he? Cause these are totally right up his alley! Muffins, chocolate, coconut … mmmmm!
    I don’t know how you are doing anything with 4 kids – and the baby just 3 weeks old! You are amazing! When my youngest was born, a successful day would mean everyone got their teeth brushed at my house! I only have 2, but I remember wanting to do everything on my own. It was really hard to give up some of that control. You can do it – even if you are faking it! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Jodee+Weiland says

    June 16, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    I love these muffins, Cathy! They look so delicious and have all the right flavors…thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Betty+Daniels says

    June 16, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    These look so very delicious. Don’t worry. They will be appreciated whenever you find the time and energy to make them:))

    Reply
  4. Happy+Valley+Chow says

    June 16, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    I’ll take one of these with my coffee in the morning pllleeaasseee 😀

    Happy Blogging!
    Happy Valley Chow

    Reply
  5. Jessica says

    June 16, 2014 at 7:05 pm

    These look amazing Cathy! I can’t wait to try them. As for giving Jordan some time to himself, I’d say even 1/2 an hour to himself is a major plus, considering um….you JUST gave birth, have a newborn and THREE other girlies. You are amazing – and your blog rocks and you still are making kick butt recipes. SO, if I do say so myself, you get an A+ in my book and I betcha Jordan agrees! Well done Mom! 🙂

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  6. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    June 17, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    Hang in there, Cathy! Having three kids at home all summer is hard enough. Throw in a newborn and a blog, and your hands are beyond full! I’m so impressed with how much you do, but I totally relate to wanting to be able to do it all. It sounds like Jorden had a perfectly happy Father’s Day. These muffins (whenever you made them) look incredible!

    I’m here to dig through your blog cabinets for cheesy recipes for a roundup. You don’t mind, right? 😉

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  7. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

    June 18, 2014 at 5:19 am

    These look amazing! I love coconut!

    Reply
  8. Trish+-+Mom+On+Timeout says

    June 22, 2014 at 9:26 am

    Oh Cathy! I LOVE chocolate and coconut together and in a muffin…YES! Pinned and sharing on Facebook!

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  9. ang says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:05 am

    Oh I so wish I had these for breakfast! YUM!
    Pinning!
    ang

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  10. Elizabeth says

    June 28, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    Yum and yum!! Can’t wait to try these. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Disney says

      November 5, 2016 at 6:44 am

      Lasa ca nici in Alexandria si tot judetul Teleorman nu ai unde vedea un film in afara de propriul TV sau calculator! x( Am fost aseara la Imax la Printul Persiei! Subiect dragut, unele replici introduse aiurea in context si in neanrcoodcnta cu timpurile respective, insa actorul principal face toti banii 🙂 De acord cu mine au fost Moni si Oana Lis :))

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    • günstigster online-kredit says

      January 25, 2017 at 8:28 am

      It’s much easier to understand when you put it that way!

      Reply
  11. [email protected] says

    January 6, 2015 at 10:13 am

    I love anything coconut… I am pinning!

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    • Cathy Trochelman says

      January 7, 2015 at 2:43 pm

      I do too! I never used to, but now it’s one of my favorites (especially toasted)! Thanks!!

      Reply
  12. Lindsay says

    June 3, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    Maybe I’m blind but what temp is the oven at?

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  13. Margie Dixon says

    February 24, 2017 at 3:46 pm

    I’m missing an oven temp. Help me out. I’m guessing 350?

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  14. Sheila says

    October 27, 2018 at 9:00 pm

    Can’t wait to try this recipe. But I didn’t see a mention of what oven temperature to use. Could you please let me know.

    Reply

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