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Coconut Flour Muffins

This is the best easy Coconut Flour Muffins recipe you’ll find. You’ll need 7 ingredients to make these gluten free, paleo muffins. You can have them done in 20 minutes too! 

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Naturally gluten-free: Made with coconut flour, these muffins are perfect for those avoiding gluten, no special blends required.
Wholesome ingredients: Sweetened with honey and made with coconut oil and almond milk, these muffins are simple, nourishing, and free of refined sugar.
Light and fluffy: Despite coconut flour’s dense nature, these muffins bake up soft with a tender crumb.
Easy to customize: Add cinnamon, lemon zest, berries, or chopped nuts for variety.
Great for meal prep: They store well, so you can make a batch and enjoy them for breakfasts or snacks throughout the week.

Ingredients to Make Coconut Flour Muffins:

  • coconut flour. Naturally gluten-free and high in fiber. It’s highly absorbent, so measure carefully and don’t substitute 1:1 with other flours.
  • baking soda. Helps the muffins rise and stay light instead of dense.
  • eggs. Essential for binding and structure, coconut flour absorbs a lot of moisture, so the eggs help create a soft, cohesive muffin.
  • coconut oil. Adds moisture and subtle coconut flavor. Be sure it’s fully melted before mixing so it blends smoothly with the other wet ingredients.
  • honey. Naturally sweetens the muffins and pairs well with the coconut flavor. Maple syrup or agave can be used as alternatives.
  • vanilla extract. Enhances the overall flavor and adds a warm, sweet aroma.
  • unsweetened almond milk. Keeps the muffins light and dairy-free. You can substitute with any milk you prefer, such as coconut milk, oat milk, or regular dairy milk.

How to Make Coconut Flour Muffins:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with coconut oil.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted almond milk coconut oil, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Slowly mix in the coconut flour and baking powder, stirring until everything is well combined. Coconut flour absorbs a lot of moisture, so the batter may thicken quickly.
  4. Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  5. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean.
  6. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Notes & Tips:

  • Measure coconut flour carefully: Coconut flour is very absorbent, so use a spoon to fill your measuring cup and level it off, too much will make the muffins dry.
  • Let the batter rest briefly: After mixing, let the batter sit for a couple of minutes. This gives the coconut flour time to fully absorb the liquid and prevents overly dense muffins.
  • Don’t overfill the muffin cups: Fill each cup about ⅔ full to give the muffins room to rise.
  • Check doneness early: Coconut flour can bake faster than traditional flour, start checking at 18 minutes with a toothpick.
  • Add mix-ins if you like: Stir in a handful of berries, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.
  • Cool completely before storing: These muffins are delicate when warm. Let them cool fully so they hold together better and stay fresh longer.

Serving Suggestions:

How to Store:

Refrigerate: Once fully cooled, store the muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This helps maintain their texture and freshness.
Freeze: Place cooled muffins in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature for a few hours before serving.
Reheat: Warm muffins in the microwave for about 15–20 seconds or in a 300°F oven for a few minutes to refresh their texture.

FAQs:

Can I use a different flour instead of coconut flour?

No, coconut flour is very unique because of how much liquid it absorbs. Substituting another flour would change the texture completely.

Can I make these muffins vegan?

This recipe relies on eggs for structure and moisture because of the coconut flour. Unfortunately, flax or chia eggs don’t provide the same result, so I wouldn’t recommend it.

Can I add mix-ins?

Absolutely! Try folding in fresh or frozen berries, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or even chocolate chips for extra flavor.

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Coconut Flour Muffins

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This is the best easy Coconut Flour Muffins recipe you'll find. You'll need 7 ingredients to make these gluten free, paleo muffins.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165

Ingredients  

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with coconut oil.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, milk, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Slowly mix in the coconut flour and baking powder, stirring until everything is well combined. Coconut flour absorbs a lot of moisture, so the batter may thicken quickly.
  4. Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  5. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean.
  6. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 121mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 59IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg

Notes

    • Measure coconut flour carefully: Coconut flour is very absorbent, so use a spoon to fill your measuring cup and level it off, too much will make the muffins dry.
    • Let the batter rest briefly: After mixing, let the batter sit for a couple of minutes. This gives the coconut flour time to fully absorb the liquid and prevents overly dense muffins.
    • Don’t overfill the muffin cups: Fill each cup about ⅔ full to give the muffins room to rise.
    • Check doneness early: Coconut flour can bake faster than traditional flour, start checking at 18 minutes with a toothpick.
    • Add mix-ins if you like: Stir in a handful of berries, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.
    • Cool completely before storing: These muffins are delicate when warm. Let them cool fully so they hold together better and stay fresh longer.

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4 Comments

  1. I’m trying to get back to the video of this recipe to see what the texture of the batter looks like, but it’s showing me a bunch of other videos. How can I see the video of this recipe please? Gracias~

  2. The video indicates there’s vanilla in this recipe. I don’t see vanilla in the recipe. Are we supposed to be using vanilla? If so, how much? Gracias~

  3. I think there is a problem in the ingredient list – is one of the flour items supposed to be oil ?

    1. Hi Vanessa, yes – I will fix this right away! Thanks for brining it to my attention.

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