🧁 Fluffy Coconut Flour Muffins (Gluten-Free & Low-Carb)
Looking for a light, healthy muffin recipe that’s gluten-free and low in carbs? These coconut flour muffins are soft, moist, and full of rich coconut flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes—these muffins are keto-friendly, paleo-approved, and made without any refined flour.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🌴 Gluten-Free & Grain-Free
- 💪 Low-Carb & Keto-Friendly
- 🥥 High in Fiber & Protein
- ⏱️ Quick to Make – Just 25 Minutes
- 🧁 Deliciously Fluffy & Moist
🛒 Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 4 large eggs
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil (or butter)
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey (use erythritol for keto)
- ½ cup non-dairy milk (almond or coconut milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: ¼ cup dark chocolate chips, blueberries, or shredded coconut
👩🍳 How to Make Coconut Flour Muffins
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk eggs, melted coconut oil, syrup, vanilla, and non-dairy milk until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in coconut flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until batter thickens.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently stir in chocolate chips, berries, or nuts if using.
- Scoop & Bake: Divide batter into muffin cups (about ¾ full). Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Let muffins cool for 10 minutes before serving.
🥥 Tips for Baking with Coconut Flour
- Coconut flour absorbs a lot of liquid, so don’t substitute it 1:1 with other flours.
- Let the batter sit for 5 minutes before scooping to allow it to thicken.
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for later.
🍫 Flavor Variations
- Banana Coconut Muffins – Add ½ mashed banana
- Lemon Poppy Seed – Add 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp zest + 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- Chocolate Muffins – Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder + dark chocolate chunks
✅ Nutrition Highlights (Per Muffin)
(Estimate, using erythritol sweetener)
- Calories: 140
- Protein: 5g
- Carbs: 5g net
- Fat: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
🔎 FAQ – Coconut Flour Muffins
Q: Can I replace the eggs in this recipe?
Due to coconut flour’s dryness, eggs are essential for structure. You may try flax eggs, but texture will differ.
Q: Are these muffins keto?
Yes, if you use a low-carb sweetener like erythritol or monk fruit.
Q: Can I use dairy milk instead?
Yes! Both dairy and non-dairy milk work well in this recipe.
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