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Rum-Spiked Pina Colada Muffins

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Long before I appreciated beer and wine, right before I learned that I could stomach tequila again after a particularly horrific episode, and immediately before I figured out that vodka is good in just about anything, there was rum.  Cheap rum.  Dirty cheap rum.

Although that first statement makes me sound like an alcoholic, trust me that I’m not.  I never actually drank (except, of course, that horrific tequila incident) until after I got married, at which point cheap rum is what we were able to buy.  Pina coladas don’t need amazing rum anyway – the sugar and cream cover it up nicely athankyouverymuch.

HOWEVER, last night on a whim I rushed home and, while my parents were at the store, started boiling dried pineapple in cheap rum.  I got some weird stares when they walked in the door!

That being said, I believe I’ve come up with a masterpiece.  Rum in the morning?  Sure!  Who want’s a pina colada before they even think about lunch?  Sign me up!

I’m telling you kids, this is what happens when you start a real job.  You dream of tropical mixed drinks for breakfast.  And it’s glorious.

RUM-SPIKED PINA COLADA MUFFINS

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup yogurt (I used nonfat vanilla and it turned out great)
  • 1 egg
  • 4 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1/4 tsp coconut extract
  • 1 cup shredded coconut, divided
  • 3/4 cup dried pineapple
  • 1 cup rum, divided

Preheat oven to 350.  Grease a muffin pan or line with muffin cups.  In a small saucepan bring 1/2 cup rum to a boil and add the dried pineapple.  Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and let sit.  In a large bowl combine the sugar, sour cream, yogurt, egg, oil, coconut extract, and remaining 1/2 cup rum, whisking until smooth.  Add the dry ingredients and gently stir till just combined.  Chop the rum-soaked pineapple roughly, then fold that and 3/4 cup of shredded coconut into the batter.  Scoop into a standard muffin pan, about 1/4 cup of batter per muffin cup.  Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Now if you’ll excuse me I’m off for my morning pina colada (muffin) and cup of coffee.  Nothing like a good upper and downer combo to start the work day!

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  1. Megan says

    March 19, 2011 at 8:36 pm

    I love pina coladas and this would be a great way to start of my day.They look amazing.

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  2. Nicole @ Fresh & Fit says

    March 17, 2011 at 6:09 am

    Can I still have these even if I gave up alcohol for lent?

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  3. amber says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    oh yum!!! those look great!!

    Reply
  4. Mary says

    March 16, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    Those sound fantastic! Love Pina Colada anything 🙂

    Reply
  5. simplynutritiouskate says

    March 16, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    Ohh yess this reminds me of a tropical beach I need these asap!

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  6. Alexa @ Simple Eats says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    Yum! I hate rum, but I bet I’d LOVE these!

    Reply
  7. Amanda says

    March 16, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    Uhm, yes please?! These look delicious! 🙂

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  8. Salah says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    mmm sounds soooo bomb!

    Reply
  9. Toni says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:17 am

    The muffins look amazing! But… I’ve never developed a taste for coconut! I think I must be the only person on the planet who doesn’t like it!

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  10. Maria says

    March 16, 2011 at 10:31 am

    Oh yum!

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  11. gingerbreadbagels says

    March 16, 2011 at 10:17 am

    Oh my word those muffis look amazing!! I wish I had one or two for breakfast! 🙂

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  12. Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says

    March 16, 2011 at 8:02 am

    haha love the story behind these muffins! i’m sure they were a great start to the morning!

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  13. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    March 16, 2011 at 7:25 am

    Mmmmm, these look SO good! Pina Coladas might be my favorite drink ever…

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  14. brandi says

    March 16, 2011 at 6:59 am

    okay. I think I need to revisit my pina colada muffins just so i can buy some rum 🙂

    Reply
  15. Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says

    March 16, 2011 at 6:47 am

    Oh wow. These sound *so* good.

    Reply
  16. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    March 16, 2011 at 6:01 am

    These are definitely my kind of muffins!

    Reply
  17. Kristina @ life as kristina says

    March 16, 2011 at 5:58 am

    You’re kinda amazing-and so is this recipe!

    Reply

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