Macadamia and Coconut Muffins with nut frosting

There are two things I love...

 Coconut and Macadamia.

Combine the two and you have a match made in heaven!

I came across a Macadamia and Coconut Muffin recipe this week by I Quite Sugar and had to try it. I whipped these yummy treats up yesterday morning. I came home from a wet and windy morning at the beach, catching up with my friend and letting our dogs have a puppy play date. I was wet, sandy and a little wind blown. The weather was average and I felt like something sweet, but without the sugar.

 I then came across this recipe - a match made in heaven.

There is just something about baking on a wet and windy day isn't there? It instantly warms you!

Muffin Ingredients

• 2 cups almond meal
• 2 teaspoons baking powder (use gluten free if you prefer)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup macadamia nuts
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/3 cup coconut cream
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 175ºC / 350ºF. Combine almond meal, baking powder, salt and shredded coconut in a bowl. In a second bowl, combine coconut oil, coconut cream, eggs (add one at a time mixing after each one), then combine the wet and dry ingredients. Add the macadamia nuts and mix well. Spoon into muffin cups and bake for 12 – 15 minutes. 

You may want to add a little frosting to make it a little fancier. I love a cashew cream frosting, the honey makes it quite sweet and you wouldn't even know it is considered 'healthy' if you are making these sweet treats for a hardcore sugar fan!

I used this recipe for the Cashew Cream Frosting.

cashew cream frosting

• 1 1/2 cups cashews
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Then add all ingredients to a food processor until it becomes thick and creamy. You want to ensure there are no lumps from the cashew nuts. Then refrigerate for 1 hour - the frosting will become thick and whippy. It will then be ready to spread over your muffins. I then topped with a little toasted coconut pieces (I told you I love coconut!). Enjoy!

If you are a coconut and macadamia fan too, I hope you find the time to whip up a batch of these delicious muffins over the weekend. 

WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BAKED?

Have you started planning your Christmas menu yet? Maybe these treats might make a feature?

If you missed this weeks Christmas post, head over here to see some gorgeous Christmas wreath inspiration. I know you will love it!

Have a great weekend x

  

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