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Coconut Flour Muffins – Light, Moist, and Naturally Gluten-Free

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Coconut flour (1/2 cup) – The star of the recipe. Measure carefully and don’t pack it down.
  • Eggs (4 large) – Provide structure and moisture. Coconut flour needs more eggs than wheat flour.
  • Milk (1/2 cup) – Dairy or non-dairy both work. Almond, oat, or coconut milk are great options.
  • Oil or melted butter (1/4 cup) – Adds richness. Coconut oil or avocado oil are excellent choices.
  • Honey or maple syrup (1/3 cup) – Natural sweetness and extra moisture.
  • Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon) – Rounds out the flavor.
  • Baking powder (1 teaspoon) – Gives lift and airiness.
  • Salt (1/4 teaspoon) – Balances sweetness.
  • Optional add-ins – Chocolate chips, blueberries, chopped nuts, lemon zest, or cinnamon.

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. Whisk the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil or melted butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, stir together coconut flour, baking powder, and salt. Break up any lumps with a fork.
  4. Mix gently. Add the dry ingredients to the wet. Stir until just combined. The batter will thicken as the coconut flour absorbs liquid—let it rest for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Adjust consistency if needed. If the batter seems too thick (like cookie dough), add 1–2 tablespoons of milk. It should be scoopable, not runny.
  6. Fold in add-ins. Stir in chocolate chips, blueberries, or nuts if using.
  7. Fill the muffin cups. Divide batter evenly between cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
  8. Bake. Bake for 16–20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  9. Cool. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. They set up as they cool.