Coconut Flour Muffins

Name: Coconut Flour Muffins
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp coconut oil; ½ cup coconut flour (56 grams); 3 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; ¾ cup canned coconut milk; 3 eggs; ½ cup dark chocolate chips (or your choice of add-in); cooking spray

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

These tender, fluffy, delicious, coconutty muffins might just be my new favorite! These Coconut Flour Muffins are made with wholesome ingredients and are sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup. They will be on your table in 30 minutes or less!

coconut flour muffins on a cooling rack stacked on top of one another.

The best part about these easy muffins is the coconut flour itself! Coconut flour is a gluten-free flour that is high in fiber and protein. This entire recipe is made of all gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients!

These muffins would make a perfect healthy snack or a yummy breakfast on the go. I know during those busy weekdays I am always looking for quick healthy meals to grab and dart out of the house with.

Looking for other healthy snack ideas you need to try my Cookie Dough Bites and my favorite Flourless Banana Muffins made with chickpeas!

Ingredients for the muffins
How to make coconut muffins
Substitutions
Add-ins
How can the kids help?
Tips and FAQ's
Other muffin recipes to try

Ingredients for the muffins

A birds-eye view of a list of the ingredients you'll need to make coconut flour muffins. — The ingredients you'll need to make these muffins!

coconut oil - this ingredient will need to be added when melted. I have found a great brand that sells the oil already melted to make your life a lot easier. Carrington Farms Organic Liquid Coconut Oil.
coconut flour - a gluten-free flour that is high in fiber and protein.
pure maple syrup - I like sweetening my baked good with natural sweeteners. Pure maple syrup is also considered gluten-free.
pure vanilla extract - vanilla extract enhances the flavor of your ingredients so I usually always use it in my baking recipes.
coconut milk - in a can and make sure you shake it up before using so that the fat isn't settled on the bottom.
eggs - using eggs helps to bind the wet and dry ingredients together perfectly!
chocolate chips - or your choice of an add-in.
cooking spray - you will need this ingredient to make sure your muffin liners don't stick to your pan or the muffins themselves don't stick to the liners.

How to make coconut muffins

Step-by-Step directions to make this delicious healthy snack!

Step 1 - Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a muffin tin with baking cups. Spray with cooking spray and set aside. In a large bowl combine coconut oil, coconut flour, pure maple syrup, baking powder, pure vanilla extract, eggs, and coconut milk.

Step 2 - Whisk until well combined.

Steps 1 and 2 of the cooking process for making these muffins. Step 1 shows ingredients being added to a bowl and step 2 shows them being whisked together. — Steps 1 and 2

Step 3 - Fold in chocolate chips or choice of add-in.

Step 4 - Pour batter into the prepared muffin tin and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Steps 3 and 4 of the cooking process to make these muffins. Step 3 shows chocolate chips being folded in and step 4 shows the batter poured into muffins cups in a muffin tin. — Steps 3 and 4

Substitutions

Here are a few ingredient swap ideas in case you don't have all the ingredients on hand or aren't a fan of them.

Canned Coconut Milk - using coconut milk from a can will help make your muffins moister, but you can also use coconut milk in a carton or almond milk.

Pure Vanilla Extract - want to make this dish even more coconutty swap out the vanilla extract for coconut extract or I have even used almond extract before.

Eggs - there are a couple of reasons you might want to replace eggs. If you are vegan you don't eat eggs or you may have an allergy. Here are some swap suggestions for egg replacement. You can use ¼ cup of applesauce, 1 mashed banana, 1 flaxseed egg or chia seed egg, or ¼ cup of plain greek yogurt.

Pure Maple Syrup - If you wanted to make Keto Coconut Flour Muffins then you can swap out the pure maple syrup for Monk Fruit In the Raw!

How to make a flaxseed or chia seed egg? Mix either 1 tbsp of flaxseed or 1 tbsp of chia seeds with 3 tbsp of water and let it sit for about 5 minutes before adding it to your batter.

Blueberries - check out the add-ins below.

Add-ins

Feel free to use whatever add-in you want for this recipe! I used blueberries, but the possibilities are quite endless of what you can swap this ingredient out with. Customize it and make it your own. Here are a few ideas to try and if you've got a new idea please do share it in the comments below.

raspberries
coconut flakes
chocolate chips
banana chunks
blackberries
peaches, chopped up

How can the kids help?

I love having my kids help me out with all my recipes and so I like to give all of you tips on how you can include them in your cooking/baking process. Here are my tips for having them help you with these muffins.

No matter how old they are most kids can line a muffin tin with muffin cup liners. Coming from a former teacher, this is also a great fine motor activity to help with the muscles in their hands 😉
Have your kiddos help measure out all the ingredients before adding them to the mixing bowls. A great math activity!
They can also help you whisk the ingredients together and fold in the chocolate chips or add-in of your choice.

A birds-eye view of coconut flour muffins on a cooling rack with scattered coconut flakes.

Tips and FAQ's

Can I substitute almond flour for coconut flour?

Unfortunately, you cannot sub in any other flour for this specific recipe. Other gluten-free flours usually require less moisture.

How to store coconut flour muffins?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also place these muffins in a freezer bag and stick them in your freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to eat them take them out and let them thaw completely before chowing down.

Where to store your coconut flour?

The fridge or the freezer are the best places to store this flour. Store it in the package it came in or in an airtight container. This will help the flour last longer.

How to measure coconut flour?

Coconut flour is very absorbent so you need to really stick to the exact measurement when making this recipe. It's best to measure this flour by weight and not by volume.

Other muffin recipes to try

If you try this recipe, don't forget to rate the recipe below! I always love hearing what you all think. You can also Stay in touch with me through social media on @Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook. Don't forget to tag me when you try one of my healthy recipes!