Key Lime Colada Cupcakes

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These cupcakes are the essence of summer. While I definitely prefer the mountains over the beach, coconut and lime together make me want to visit a white sanded beach with crystal blue water. Or maybe spring break is just getting to my head..For me, this is about as healthy as baking gets. Key Lime Colada Cupcakes certainly taste a bit less sweet, perhaps more like muffins than cupcakes. Alyrene Dorey suggested that these would make a nice breakfast food. Low glycemic, high fiber, and tropical - a good summer intro!3/4 cup coconut milk2 eggs1/3 cup egg whites1/2 cup coconut sugar1 tsp coconut extract1/4 cup honey3/4 cup all purpose flour1/2 cup coconut flour1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt3/4 cup shredded coconut1. Mix coconut milk, eggs, whites, sugar, honey, and coconut extract in a large bowl until smooth2. Add flours, baking soda and powder, salt, and shredded coconut and mix until evenly combined3. Pour into muffin tins and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutesKey Lime Glaze1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup powdered sugar2 Tbs freshly squeezed lime juice2 tsp lime zest1/4 cup shredded coconut1. Whip cream on high speed until thick and stiff peaks begin to form2. Add powdered sugar, lime juice, and zest, and mix until smooth3. Drizzle glaze over cupcakes and sprinkle shredded coconut on top