Baked Mixed Berry Coconut Cornbread Muffins.
Clearly, your Tuesday needs these muffins.
For one, they are a whole new level of summer berry awesomeness. I mean, roasted berries, coconut, cornbread…salty whipped honey butter (with lavender if you’re into it)?!?!? I am sure you know this by now, but these muffins are everything I love and then some.
PLUS, can we talk about all the color going on here? Just looking at these brightens my Tuesday.
And you guys, my Tuesday needs just a little bit of brightening. Nothing horrible…but my dad, being the super nice guy that he is, had this table frame made to fit a REALLY heavy piece of soapstone I like to shoot on…a lot. I used to just have it on those rolling wood dollies that people use when moving big boxes, but my dad convinced me I needed to get it up off the floor and make a table out of it, so he found a guy to make a frame for the slab of soapstone. The frame got here the other day, but umm, the stone just didn’t quite fit perfectly into the frame. It was SO close. Like SO close.
Ugh. Figures right??
Again, my dad being the awesome guy he is, decided he’d try to chisel away at the stone until it fit. BAD IDEA. The stone cracked into two pieces and I pretty much cried cause it is one of my favorite surfaces to shoot on…
Really… my dramatic moments lately have been a bit over the top…I would say I need to get this under control, but I don’t know, playing the drama card can sometime work in my favor.
It’s honestly not that bad though. We just put it back together and I can still use most of the stone, but now it has a giant crack in it where it snapped in half. Dad says it adds character and he’s probably right. Knowing me, I will end up loving the crack (and I do mean the crack in the table… obviously) and it will be a blessing in disguise. That kind of happens to me a lot, I complain at first and then I end up loving whatever I am complaining about…
Although, the bugs currently infesting my house/barn/whatever you want to call it? Those I do not think I will ever like. So gross. I guess that is what you get for living in an old horse barn. Bugs.
The really good news (other than the fact that I am seriously considering getting a dog…) is that I made us these delicious muffins. Since they are muffins, that means they qualify as a healthy snack and therefore we can eat them all with a very generous pat of this whipped honey butter (cause honey + butter + salt + lavender = the best thing ever).
I have not decided if I love or hate these photos. I either love them for all their color or hate them for all the busyness going on, but I surely love the muffin in the photos. They are sweet, buttery, moist, but still a little crumbly and when topped with that honey butter… pure summer perfection.
And yes, I REALLY love the butter. Butter makes my world turn. It’s true.
So, to start I roasted the berries until they just started to burst and release their sweet juices. I love doing this with berries, but especially when using berries in a muffin. Roasting them ensures they get perfectly sweet and each bite is delicious. Then I just used a simple cornbread type of muffin base, but infused it with a little shredded coconut and some coconut milk too. If you’ re not a fan of coconut, you can just leave the shredded coconut out and use buttermilk in place of the coconut milk.
Personally, coconut IS my thing, so I maybe even added just a little more than the called for amount. I can’t help it. Coconut is one of my favorites…BUT with all the fresh goat’s milk we are getting now, that is quickly rising to the top as my new favorite milk. Oh yeah, I cannot believe I have not mentioned this yet, but about a week and a half ago we got our milking goat, Tiramisu! She is the best little milk goat ever, I love her. More about her another day though, I worry this post is getting a tad long.
And with that, I leave with this Mixed Berry Coconut Cornbread Muffins recipe. It’s such a good one and you should totally take a little Tuesday break and make them. One very important thing though, eat these warm with lots and lots of whipped honey butter.
If you have to eat them straight from the muffin tin, I fully understand.
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Baked Mixed Berry Coconut Cornbread Muffins
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coconut, cornbread muffins, mixed berry, muffins
They are a whole new level of summer berry awesomeness. I mean, roasted berries, coconut, cornbread...salty whipped honey butter (with lavender if you're into it)?!?!? I am sure you know this by now, but these muffins are everything I love and then some.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed berries (I used strawberries blackberries, raspberries + blueberries)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup all purspose flour
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened flaked coconut * I use Bob's Red Mill
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened, 8 tablespoons
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Salty Whipped Honey Butter
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened, 8 tablespoons
- 4 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried lavender optional
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the berries on the prepared baking sheet and toss with the honey. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the berries just begin bursting and releasing their juices. Remove and set aside. Reduce the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Meanwhile, line a 12 cup muffin pan with liners or grease with cooking spray/butter.
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In a bowl, combing the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, coconut sugar and flaked coconut. Add the butter, eggs, coconut milk and vanilla. Using an electric mixer, beat until combined, about 1 minute.
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Add the baked berries and gently fold the berries into the batter, being careful not to over mix and turn the batter an odd shade of purple.
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Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups filling about 3/4 of the way full. You will have some batter left over. If you have a second muffin tin fill this as well, if not do two batches.
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Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes and then remove from the pan. Serve warm with the salted whipped honey butter (recipe below).
Salty Whipped Honey Butter
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In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and honey until whipped, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the lavender. Butter can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe Notes
*If you prefer, you can also use shredded sweetened coconut, but I love unsweetened. **If you only have unsalted butter, just add a 1/4 teaspoon salt with the honey.
Now go and bake. No really. GO!
I clearly need these in my life right now, you know? SO, can I coe over for a batch??
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I totally agree Miranda. Tieghan how did you know this was exactly what my Tuesday called for? These look wonderfull!
Haha! Thank you so much! Hope you had a great day!
Thank you so much! Wish I could send you some!
I always think your pictures are visual playgrounds.
I spend time looking at all the little hidden treasures.
As for the stone well now it will fit in with all the other rustic things you use in your pictures.
Awe!! Thank you so much!! You are so kind!
Hope you had a great Tuesday!
Butter makes my world turn, too 🙂
Right?!? 🙂
these look too beautiful to eat! also, the more coconut the better 🙂
Thank you so much, Mollie! 🙂
At 7:30 a.m., I am sipping coffee without this muffin. That is not right~!
SORRY! Wish I could have sent you one!
Oh my gosh!! If you are undecided, let me say unequivocally to GET A DOG!! I rescued my pup back in September 2013 and it was the best choice I’ve ever made. It’s a lot of work, of course, but when you see that happy face and wagging tail when you come home, it’s SO WORTH IT. It’s honestly so amazing how a furry four-legged creature can bring so much joy and happiness into your life. Ahh I really hope you get one!! (Also have to say this… #AdoptDontShop) 😉
Awe! Man, you do have me pretty convinced! 🙂
Thanks Sarah!
So yummy and beautiful!
Thank you so much, Cassie! Hope you had a great Tuesday!
Yes, clearly I needed these!!!
🙂
Thank you, Aida! Hope you are well and enjoying your summer!
Oh no! Such a bummer that your favorite background cracked, but seriously, I’m sure that blemish will look beautiful in pictures and add to your pretty rustic aesthetic.
These muffins are gorgeous!
Thanks Michelle!! 🙂
You’re right.. we are sorely lacking muffins this morning, and these look incredible! Or I might just whip up that honey-lavender butter and eat it with a spoon. 🙂
Your site is beautiful and I always enjoy your posts and recipes. To acknowledge how your blog helps inspire my creativity and share your blog with my friends, I nominated you on my site for a Creative Blogger Award. The link is here: http://hungryenoughtoeatsix.com/2015/08/the-creative-blogger-award/. Thank you! Now, off to make those muffins.
Awe! WOW! Thank you so much for you beyond kind words!! I am so flattered, thank you!
These look delicious. I have a soft spot for blueberry cornmeal muffins, but adding coconut to the mix makes this a new priority recipe for me. That whipped honey? My goodness. Tuesday is my new favorite day.
xx Sydney
Thanks Sydney! And yes, the whipped honey is the best! 🙂
Oh my!! I am SO sorry about your stone!! I would’ve cried too, I don’t think that’s too dramatic…
I know you are carefully considering the idea of a dog, but, from the position of one who has raised, trained and just loves my wonderfully adorable dog, I just wanted to agree with what you said the other day: the training is a lot of work! Very, very rewarding if you have the time, but if you are concerned that you won’t be able to give a dog the time he/she deserves, I would recommend reading and researching about dogs and training methods first (before that dog’s cute face is just melting your heart, lol! 😛 ), maybe even dog-sitting for a neighbor or friend? If you are looking for informative dog book material, I would highly recommend any of the Patricia McConnell’s books, and also “Paws to Consider” by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson. Dogs are an awesome learning experience and the bond can be like nothing else. Good luck!
Hey Hannah!
Thank you so much for this info. I will be looking into those nooks asap!! 🙂
Get a dog! Then shoot a ton of cute pictures of him so I can live vicariously through you. Also, these muffins need to happen on this gloomy Tuesday.
Haha! Trying to do so! 🙂
Thanks Nicole!
I need those muffins AND that muffin tin! And if your farm ever needs an extra set of hands, you know where to reach me 🙂
Thanks Sarah!!
And umm, that would be awesome! Then I could try lose marshmallows you made today!! 🙂
These muffins look so yummy! I love how colorful they are. The honey butter sounds incredible!!
Thank you so much! I hope you had a great day!
Get a Mastiff, they pretty much train themselves! We have 2 Dogue de Bordeaux, or the “Turner & Hooch” dog as most people say, & 1 Great Pyranese. I love them all but the Pyranese definitely had to be trained & worked with. While the mastiffs were so well behaved right from the start. We’ve had many different breeds over the years & I am partial to most of the Mastiff types. Thou I will say there is a “off one” in just about all breeds. We have free range chicken & a couple cows, they have never been anything but protective…from coyotes & such. Good loyal family members! And no we don’t breed, so this is just my opinion w/ nothing to sell you.
There is comfort in knowing a dog is watching out for you, I couldn’t imagine ever not having one…or 2…or 3…or 4……………
Oh thanks so much for al of this!! 🙂 I have some research to do!
I love your photos, so vibrant! I will have to try these, they look delicious!
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Thank you so much, Bella!
So many awesome little nuggets from this post…loving the crack, a goat named Tiramisu, and of course these MUFFINS!! Always, always so fun reading your posts, Tieghan 🙂 Thanks as aways!
Thank you, Todd! 🙂
Gorgeous muffins, those berries are beauties!
Thanks so much, Laura!! 🙂
Just came across your site and I am on board! I used to make a tri-berry muffin recipe from Sara Leah Chase’s Open House Cookbook. It’s been in my repetoire for years. Divine! I am now, regrettably, both gluten and lactose intolerant. So I was thrilled to see your coconut or almond milk in this recipe! I have both. And I’m learning how to bake gluten free, while still getting the mouth feel and rise from gluten. And this will be tomorrow’s experiment. It just looked so yummy, and my husband will thank you for adding this back to his weekend mornings! Good luck with your photos. Marred surfaces make perfect photos look authentic, I think.
I’ve planned my homemade wedding menu pretty much entirely on your recipes, I’m in love! What kind of muffin pan is that? I love the shapes ?
Thank you! Honestly, I am really not sure. I bought it at a vintage store. So sorry I could not help.
Can I use fresh corn off the cob for this?
Hi Rachel,
I don’t actually use corn in this recipe, I use cornmeal which is completely different, so I would not recommend using corn off of the cob. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan