Preheat oven 190°c. Line a muffin with paper liners.
Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and coconut. In a separate bowl beat together the egg and milk, then add to the dry ingredients along with the oil. Gently stir until combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups. Bake for 15 minutes. Let the pan cool for five minutes, then remove the muffins to a cooling rack.