Pamkin Na Kokonas Mafin (pumpkin And Coconut Muffins)
Pamkin na Kokonas Mafin, or Pumpkin and Coconut Muffins, are a delightful treat from Papua New Guinean cuisine. These moist and flavorful muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, coconut milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 180 per muffin
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Fat
- 8g
- Protein
- 3g
Supplies
Muffin tin Paper liners Bowls Whisk Spoon
Tools
Oven Wire rack
Serving suggestions
Serve the Pamkin na Kokonas Mafin with a dollop of whipped coconut cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
Tips & tricks
For a variation, you can add chopped nuts or shredded coconut to the muffin batter for extra texture and flavor.
Cost
$10