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    Home » Keto Breakfast Recipes » Coconut Flour Muffins

    Coconut Flour Muffins

    Last updated: Mar 30, 2022 · Recipes developed by Vered DeLeeuw and nutritionally reviewed by Rachel Benight MS, RD · This website generates income via ads and uses cookies · Terms of Use · Privacy Policy · Accessibility

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    Keto coconut flour muffins are wonderfully tender and fluffy. Perfect for breakfast, they freeze well, so you can make a batch and enjoy it over several weeks.

    Coconut Flour Muffins on a plate

    These muffins are tender, very fluffy, and delightfully coconutty. I love having a couple of them with coffee for my breakfast.

    While I generally prefer a savory breakfast, I do find that these tasty muffins are very satiating and can keep me full for several hours.

    The ingredients you'll need

    You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make these tasty coconut flour muffins. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

    Eggs: I use large eggs in most of my recipes, this one included.

    Canned coconut milk: Make sure you use full-fat coconut milk. Reduced-fat isn't very good.

    Sweetener: I use stevia, but you can use a granulated sweetener instead.

    Vanilla extract: Try to use the real thing - pure vanilla extract - and not the artificially flavored stuff. You can also use coconut extract.

    Coconut flour: It's a wonderful flour substitute and I love baking with it. But since it's so absorbent, it's best to measure it by weight and not by volume, or the muffins could turn out too dry.

    Kosher salt: If using fine salt, use just a pinch.

    Baking soda: If you'd like to try using gluten-free baking powder (though I haven't tested it in this recipe), remember that ¼ teaspoon of baking soda is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of baking powder.

    How to make coconut flour muffins

    It's easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

    1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the ingredients in the order listed. I usually start with the liquid ingredients, then gradually add the dry ingredients.

    2. If the batter is extremely thick and difficult to mix, add a tablespoon or two of water.

    3. Using a 4-tablespoon scoop, divide the batter between nine greased foil liners.

    4. Bake the muffins in a preheated 350°F oven until they are set and a toothpick inserted in their center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

    How to make coconut flour muffins, a photo collage

    Tips for making this recipe a success

    1. Yes, I add a full tablespoon of vanilla extract to these muffins. This is not a typo, and I think they are delicious with a pronounced vanilla flavor. But if you worry that it would be too much, by all means, use just 1 teaspoon. It should work just as well.

    2. As mentioned before, when measuring the coconut flour, it's best to measure it by weight and not by volume. Coconut flour is extremely absorbent so every small deviation from the recipe as written might prove disastrous. When it comes to this flour, each tablespoon counts!

    3. Please use foil liners when baking these muffins. It has been my experience that coconut flour baked goods stick to paper liners. They sometimes even stick to silicone muffin pans. But for some reason, they don't stick to greased foil liners.

    What about leftovers?

    Once completely cool, you can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 5 days. Gently reheat them in the microwave on 50% power, about 10 seconds per muffin.

    They also freeze beautifully, and you can defrost them in the microwave.

    More tasty coconut flour muffin recipes

    Another wonderful muffin recipe that uses coconut flour is this recipe for lemon muffins. They are AMAZING. And these keto chocolate muffins are incredibly fluffy and so delicious.

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    Coconut Flour Muffins

    Keto and low carb coconut flour muffins are wonderfully tender and fluffy. Two of them for breakfast are just perfect with a cup of coffee!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Rest time15 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 9 muffins
    Calories: 124kcal
    Author: Vered DeLeeuw

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 cup canned coconut milk unsweetened, full fat (240ml)
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 ½ teaspoon stevia glycerite (equals ½ cup sugar)
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or 1 teaspoon coconut extract)
    • ¾ cup coconut flour (84 grams)
    • ¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or a pinch of fine table salt)
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda (or 1 tablespoon gluten-free baking powder)

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line 9 muffin cups with foil liners (these muffins stick to paper liners), and grease the liners.  
    • Stir the coconut milk well until very smooth. If it's completely separated into water and coconut solids, I transfer the can’s content into a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
    • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs using a hand whisk. Whisk in the coconut milk, stevia and vanilla, then mix in the cooconut flour, salt, and baking soda.
    • If the batter is extremely thick and difficult to mix (coconut flour is very absorbent and sometimes unpredictable), add a tablespoon or two of water.
    • Using a 4-tablespoon ice cream scoop, divide the batter between the prepared muffin cups.
    • Bake until the muffins are fragrant and set and a toothpick inserted in their center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes.
    • Cool the muffins for 5 minutes in the pan on a cooling rack, then transfer the muffins directly to the cooling rack to cool for 10 more minutes before enjoying. 

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    NUTRITION PER SERVING

    Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 238mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g
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    About the Author

    Vered Deleeuw Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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