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.

Pamkin Na Kokonas Mafin (pumpkin And Coconut Muffins)

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, coconut milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  7. 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