Coconut Vanilla Muffins

Aug 16, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Muffins Origin: Tahitian Vanilla: Beans Easy

Coconut vanilla muffins made with Indonesian vanilla

Coconut muffins flavored with a whole vanilla bean. An easy recipe: 15 minutes of prep and 22 minutes of cooking; makes 12 muffins. Best vanilla for this: Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise), or Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic). Any pure vanilla works.

Prep 15 min

Cook 22 min

Total 37 min

Yield 12 muffins

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Ingredients

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muffins

2.0 cups (240.0 g)all-purpose flour
¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
½ cup (120.0 ml)vegetable oil
2.0large eggs
¾ cup (180.0 ml)whole milk
2.0 tsp (8.0 g)baking powder
½ tspfine sea salt
1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped
½ cup (40.0 g)toasted coconut flakes

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk the oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla until evenly combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold gently with a spatula just until no dry flour remains; a few lumps are fine, and overmixing makes tough muffins.
Gently fold the toasted coconut into the batter.
Divide the batter among the lined cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 to 24 minutes, until domed and golden and a tester comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Tips

Toast the coconut in a dry skillet, stirring constantly, until just golden; it burns quickly.
Don't toss the scraped pods: tuck them into a jar of sugar for homemade vanilla sugar.
No vanilla bean? Use 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or 1 teaspoon vanilla powder instead. Add it where the recipe adds the seeds; if the bean is steeped in hot milk or cream, stir the swap in after cooking, off the heat.
Choosing vanilla: Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise) suits this recipe best; Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic) is a great alternative, and any pure vanilla works.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make vanilla muffins?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 22 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 12 muffins.

How should I store vanilla muffins?

Store airtight at room temperature for 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months and rewarm briefly.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This version uses 1 split vanilla bean. You can swap in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead; they're interchangeable at these amounts. Beans give the most visible specks and the fullest aroma.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

238 Calories / serving

12.2g Fat

29.5g Carbs

3.2g Protein

13.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~2856 cal · 146g fat · 354g carbs · 38g protein · 163g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 238 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 45 min·2.6 mi·~5250 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 32 min·1.6 mi·~3200 steps
Moderate cycling 24 min·4.8 mi
Swimming laps 33 min
Jogging 23 min·1.9 mi·~3700 steps
Stair climbing 22 min·~2000 steps
Dancing 39 min
Bodyweight circuit training 24 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 55 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.