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    Home » Breakfast & Brunch Recipes » Coconut Flour Muffins

    Coconut Flour Muffins

    Gluten & Grain Free RecipesLow Carb & Keto RecipesSugar Free RecipesTrim Healthy Mama Recipes

    Published: Feb 28, 2020 by Taryn

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    This Coconut Flour Muffins Recipe is a great way to start the day! They are flavorful, simple to make, one of my favorite coconut flour recipes, and are perfect when you are heading out the door and need a quick breakfast idea. Not only are these easy muffins delicious, but they are also Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Dairy Free, Grain Free, Keto, Low Carb, and THM S. 

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    Who Loves Coconut?

    Me! And, it’s no secret that I love everything about muffins! Their moist, crumbly goodness is pure comfort food that I never want to live without. When I started eating gluten-free, I had a fear that I wouldn’t be able to eat pastries, cakes, and muffins any longer. I am so glad I was very wrong in thinking that way. Once you get the hang of low carb recipes using coconut flour, it opens the door to endless possibilities. 

    I could go on and on about all the things I love about these low carb keto coconut flour muffins, but the one thing I love the most is the sweet coconut flavor you get in every bite. They are so delicious they almost taste more like a dessert. So anytime I can basically eat dessert for breakfast, you know it’s going to be a good day. Oh, and the fact that they are completely adjustable, and you can add in all your favorite flavors.

    Have you ever tried a savory muffin? When I want something salty these Sausage Muffins are great! I also love my keto blueberry muffins when I would rather have an almond flour muffin.

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    What You Need:

    • Coconut oil - It’s much easier to use coconut oil that’s been melted. It mixes into the batter much better. Melted butter works too.
    • Coconut flour - The only flour I am using for these muffins is coconut flour, and it’s the perfect texture and flavor. 
    • Sweetener - For a packaged sweetener I prefer Trim Healthy Mama's Gentle Sweet. It is a great option if you are looking for something store-bought. Or you can make my recipe for sweetener. They are both amazing in this muffin recipe and sweeter than white sugar so you use less compared to other 1:1 sweeteners. 
    • Baking powder - This will give your coconut muffins the perfect rise. 
    • Vanilla Extract - A little bit of vanilla gives the muffins even more flavor. You could also use almond extract if you are feeling wild!
    • Eggs - Using eggs binds the wet and dry ingredients together beautifully. 
    • Canned coconut milk - I love the texture and flavor of using coconut milk in these muffins. I prefer the canned coconut milk in these as it makes them moister but you can sub in carton coconut milk or almond milk in a pinch.
    • Coconut flakes (optional) - Sprinkling in some coconut flakes or your favorite additions gives these muffins even more depth. 

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    How To Make Coconut Flour Muffins

    Muffins are notoriously easy to make, and these muffins with coconut flour are no different. There isn't as much of a learning curve to baking with coconut flour as you may think whether you are making a coconut flour bread recipe or coconut flour cookies. The key is balancing the dryness of the flour with enough moisture. There aren’t a lot of steps, and you only need 8 ingredients! 

    First Step: Prepare a muffin pan with 8 paper liners, spritz with some cooking spray and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

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    Second Step: Mix together the coconut oil, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, vanilla, eggs, and coconut milk together until they are smooth in a medium mixing bowl. Then add in the coconut flakes and any other mix-ins you want to add. Evenly place the batter in the 8 muffin cups with greased cupcake liners. 

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    Third Step: Bake the coconut muffins for 25-30 minutes. They should be golden brown around the edges, and you should be able to touch them with your finger, and they are firm when done. 

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    Variations

    You can add in pretty much anything as long as it fits into your eating lifestyle. I love using coconut flakes because it adds even more scrumptious coconut flavor. Make sure to check out the recipe video to see how I divide the batter and make 3 variations at once! Here are a few other ideas for you to try out: 

    • Chocolate Chips - Use sugar-free chocolate chips to cure your chocolate cravings. So good! I love adding chocolate to Zucchini Muffins too.
    • Blueberries - I can never get enough yummy blueberries! I made a variation on this recipe into coconut flour blueberry muffins. 
    • Lemon Zest - It’s especially good to add a little bit of lemon zest in the spring and summer. Lemon is so light and refreshing. 
    • Nuts - Toss in some pecans or walnuts to add a nice little crunch to every bite. 
    • Cream Cheese - Skip the coconut flakes and press a cube of cream cheese into the center of each muffin. Instant cheesecake muffins! If you want you can mix sweetener into the cream cheese first but we don't mind having unsweetened cream cheese in the middle of a sweet muffin.
    • Icing - What is the real difference between a muffin and a cupcake? Frosting. Feel free to turn these into a cupcake by adding on some homemade whipped cream (just whip heavy cream and add sweetener and a dash of vanilla extract) or your favorite sugar-free frosting.

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    Can you Freeze Healthy Coconut Flour Muffins?

    I store all my gluten free low carb baked goods in the fridge but these are fine at room temperature for a few days. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months.

    Benefits of Coconut Flour

    You may be surprised to know that there are several benefits to coconut flour besides being a gluten-free alternative! Coconut flour is naturally low carb and a gluten-free flour with low net carbs, so it’s great for eating keto. It’s a wonderful source if you are looking to add more protein and fiber to your diet too. 

    The thing to note about cooking with coconut flour is that it’s different than traditional all-purpose flour. You can’t just substitute coconut flour for regular to make gluten-free recipes. It’s much more in-depth than that. Coconut flour recipes absorb a lot of moisture and liquid so you use a lot less than wheat flour or even almond flour. When it is used in baking, it has a fantastic texture and flavor that is amazing. Then when you add in the benefits, it’s an all-around win! And these really are the best coconut flour muffins.

    More Great Low Carb Coconut Flour Recipes

    Coconut Flour Pancakes

    Peanut Butter Cookies

    Tortillas

    Coconut Flour Pizza Crust

    Brownies

    Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    Coconut Flour Muffins

    Coconut Flour Muffins are a delectable way to start the day! They are flavorful, simple to make, and are perfect when you are heading out the door and need a quick breakfast idea. Not only are these easy coconut flour muffins delicious, but they are also Gluten-free, Grain-free, Keto, Low Carb, and THM S. 
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 137
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted
    • ½ cup coconut flour
    • 3 tablespoon Joy Filled Eats Sweetener (or see alternatives in recipe notes)
    • 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1.5 teaspoon vanilla
    • 3 eggs
    • 6 oz canned coconut milk
    • ½ cup coconut flakes (optional) or other mix-in
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350. Line 8 holes of a standard muffin tin with paper liners. Spray with cooking spray.
    • Combine melted coconut oil with coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, vanilla, eggs, and coconut milk. Stir until smooth. Stir in coconut flakes or any other mix-ins. Divide between 8 muffin tins.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes until the muffins are lightly browned around the edges and feel firm when pressed with your finger.

    Notes

    Notes on Sweeteners: 
    I use my own blend of xylitol, erythritol, and stevia in my recipes. This is twice as sweet as sugar. It is comparable to Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet and Truvia.

    To sub in Swerve or Lakanto Monk Fruit use 1.5 times the amount of sweetener called for. 
     
    To sub in Pyure or Trim Healthy Mama Super Sweet use half the amount of sweetener called for.
     
    Substitutions will work in most recipes. They may not work in candies, such as caramel.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 137 | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Abbey says

      April 27, 2022 at 9:07 pm

      I made these tonight and oh my goodness they were so good! I added a half teaspoon of lemon extract and used blueberries. Paired perfectly with my iced coffee. Thank you!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Emily says

      March 29, 2022 at 9:14 pm

      If I wanted to use regular cane sugar - how much would I use?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        March 30, 2022 at 9:39 am

        You would use twice the amount listed. You may need to adjust the liquid ingredients for the additional dry ingredient. I haven't tested this though. Maybe a little more coconut oil.

        Reply
    3. Karen says

      March 28, 2022 at 3:41 pm

      When measuring coconut flour do you weight it instead of using measuring cups?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        March 28, 2022 at 4:59 pm

        I use measuring cups. If you prefer you can click 'metric' on the recipe card and it will give metric equivalents.

        Reply
    4. Mari says

      March 21, 2022 at 12:00 am

      Why consistency is not fluffy?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        March 21, 2022 at 9:49 am

        I'm not sure what you mean? Did you make this recipe? As far as coconut flour baked goods go these are very light and fluffy.

        Reply
    5. Natalie says

      March 04, 2022 at 11:35 am

      These are the best coconut muffins I've made. Thank you so much for the recipe. I added Lily's chips in the batter and they came out amazing.5 stars

      Reply
    6. Kristen aka Joyfulfoodie says

      February 28, 2022 at 12:49 pm

      I’m doing an elimination diet for migraines and can’t have those sweeteners or vanilla. Do you think maple syrup would work? Should I add more liquid to account for not having vanilla?
      This is a really close match for what I can have, so I’m hopeful! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        February 28, 2022 at 9:24 pm

        I have not tried this with a liquid sweetener. Can you use coconut sugar? Leaving out a bit of vanilla won't make a difference.

        Reply
    7. Teresa says

      February 27, 2022 at 5:33 pm

      In the nutritional information, is the carbohydrate content of 6 grams total or net? Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        February 27, 2022 at 8:01 pm

        Total. Minus the 3 grams of fiber to get 3 net carbs.

        Reply
    8. Margaret says

      February 24, 2022 at 7:14 pm

      I can only have monk fruit as a sweetener will this work

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        February 25, 2022 at 10:48 am

        Yes, if you are using a monk fruit/erythritol blend like Lakanto.

        Reply
    9. tammy says

      February 10, 2022 at 3:49 pm

      this is perfect for my friend that cannot eat gluten! thank you for sharing this recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    10. Liz says

      February 10, 2022 at 2:06 pm

      I've been trying to find new ways to use coconut flour so these muffins are going to be a new staple! Thanks for the recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    11. Caroline McDevitt says

      February 05, 2022 at 7:22 am

      So nice5 stars

      Reply
    12. laura says

      February 04, 2022 at 6:45 pm

      These coconut flour muffins are incredible!5 stars

      Reply
    13. Raquel says

      February 04, 2022 at 4:38 pm

      These are the perfect coconut muffins! Great for breakfast or brunch,5 stars

      Reply
    14. Allyssa says

      February 04, 2022 at 4:42 am

      Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!5 stars

      Reply
    15. Kay says

      January 25, 2022 at 1:53 pm

      I added chia seeds and topped with toasted coconut yum!!!5 stars

      Reply
    16. Susan says

      January 24, 2022 at 10:01 am

      For a coconut flour muffin recipe they weren't half bad. I added an extra egg out of instinct and kind of glad I did. Coconut flour is not a very smooth texture in the first place. The coconut flakes gave good flavor but only added to the crumbly nature of the recipe.
      All in all it was a decent recipe for the ingredients.4 stars

      Reply
    17. Amy says

      January 22, 2022 at 1:00 pm

      Would like to try these! I can no longer have the almond flour due to the high oxalates, so it's nice when I come across an alternative!

      I only use stevia (powdered or liquid) these days. Would I need to adjust the dry ingedients if I just used a bit of powdered stevia?

      Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        January 23, 2022 at 12:21 pm

        I haven't tested this with stevia as the sweetener so I'm not sure if it would work. I would try adding a bit of extra coconut flour if it seems too wet.

        Reply
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