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    How To Make The BEST Coconut Flour Muffins!

    Published: Dated: September 19, 2018 Modified: Last Modified: July 19, 2021 Christine Galvani 77 Comments This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This recipe whips up fluffy, healthy, low carb, and delicious Coconut Flour Muffins!  Sweetened with banana puree, they are gluten-free, grain-free, and Paleo!

    Looking for muffins with coconut flour that are kid-friendly, or an awesome tea time nibble?   Breakfast just got better!

    Hmmm…Why is it that some coconut flour recipes turn out fab and others not so much?  I really wanted to know.  Because when I started using this fiber-rich flour, I wanted to be able to predict success.

    And hold it in my hand in the form of delicious edible creations, like these amazing Banana coconut flour muffins!  Also, try

    Making Coconut Flour Muffins:

    Just a few ingredients are needed for these amazing muffins!

    Ingredients for coconut flour muffins in bowls on counter.

    Gather all the ingredients.

    Tip:  Use a potato masher to puree the banana. You could also use a fork, but the potato masher goes much faster.

    Pureeing banana in dish with potato masher.

    Use a potato masher to puree the banana.

    Add the wet ingredients to a mixing bowl – eggs, mashed banana, coconut oil, non-dairy milk, and vanilla.

    Wet ingredients in a glass bowl.

    Wet ingredients in a mixing bowl.

    Next, add the dry ingredients (coconut flour, baking soda, salt) to the wet ingredients and whisk to combine. 

    Tip:  A whisk works better than an electric mixer (which I do not recommend), and takes just a few minutes to combine.

    Adding dry ingredients to wet ingredients in mixing bowl, ready to whisk.

    When fully combined, add the chocolate chips and stir them together.

    Chocolate chips added to batter.

    Add chocolate chips and mix well.

    Spoon banana muffin batter equally into six muffin liners, in a muffin tray.  Add a few dairy-free chocolate chips to the top of each muffin.

    I prefer silicone liners, since the muffins release with ease (don’t stick), but paper liners also work.

    Fill six muffin liners with the coconut flour muffin batter. Top with a few extra chocolate chips.

    Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 30 minutes until lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.

    Baked Coconut Flour Muffins in muffin tin.

    Coconut Flour Muffins fresh out of the oven!

    Banana Muffins:

    Enjoy breakfast, as a snack, brunch, or with afternoon tea!

    Coconut flour muffins on plate!

    Bakers Tips:

    • Be careful not to over-mix the muffin batter.  It’s best not to use an electric mixer unless it has a low setting. Beating the muffins may produce tough muffins instead of light and fluffy.
    • Try using an ice cream scoop to fill the liners keep muffins uniform in size.
    • Try silicone liners, but if using paper liners, put the baked muffins in the refrigerator for an hour to assure easier release.
    • See additional tips above in the post at the step-by-step directions.

    Additional Notes About Coconut Flour:

    1. Coconut flour absorbs and needs moisture, so there are usually more eggs in a recipe.  Generally speaking, the more coconut flour you use, the more eggs and/or liquid you will need to add.
    2. It is lighter than almond flour which makes it ideal for baked goods; donuts, quick bread, rolls, cookies, bars, cakes, muffins, bread, and pancakes.
    3. Due to the fiber content, it is harder for some to digest, so if just starting out, maybe try in small doses (a muffin might be the right size).
    4. Best stored in a container in the refrigerator.

    What Can Coconut Flour Be Used For?

    Baking With Coconut Flour

    • Coconut Flour is used in many baked goods, especially grain-free, gluten-free, and Paleo cakes, muffins, bread, and cookies.  I’ve used it successfully in meatballs, meatloaf, and my awesome Paleo salmon cakes. 

    Can I Substitute Almond Flour for Coconut Flour:

    • Due to the unique properties of coconut flour, you cannot substitute any other flour in this recipe.  Other gluten-free flours usually require less moisture and would not work as a 1:1 swap.

    Where Can I Buy Coconut Flour?

    • Organic Coconut Flour-Now Foods
    • Bobs Red Mills Coconut Flour
    • Whole Foods
    • Trader Joe’s
    • Wegmans 
    • Other grocery stores in your area.

    Coconut Flour Recipes: Check these out!

    • Coconut Flour Banana Bread
    • Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Coconut Flour Vegan Chocolate Donuts
    • Paleo Coconut Flour Pancakes
    • Edible Cookie Dough
    • Meyer Lemon Pudding Cake
    • Coconut Flour Cookies – Cut Out

    Paleo Muffins:

    • Paleo Double Chocolate Chip Muffins
    • Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Muffins

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    Baked Coconut Flour Muffins in muffin tin.
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    How To Make The BEST Coconut Flour Muffins!
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    30 mins
    Total Time
    40 mins
     

    This easy and delicious Coconut Flour muffins (with banana and chocolate chips) recipe is sure to become your favorite!  A delicious coconut flour banana muffin recipe using coconut flour, bananas, and chocolate chips. Grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and Paleo!

    Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Muffins, Snack
    Cuisine: American, Dessert
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 120 kcal
    Author: Christine Galvani
    Ingredients
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1/8 cup coconut oil (melted)
    • 1/4 cup non-dairy milk (coconut or almond would work well)
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/4 cup organic coconut flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 banana (1 large or 2 small - about 3/4 cup mashed)
    • 1/8 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (plus one tablespoon extra for sprinkling on top of muffins prior to baking.)
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/180 C.

      Gather all the ingredients.  Puree bananas using a potato masher or fork.

    2. Place dry ingredients (coconut flour, baking soda, and salt) in a medium-sized bowl and mix.

    3. Place the wet ingredients in a bowl and whisk them together.

    4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix well. Add the chocolate chips and stir.  

    5. Place 6 paper muffin liners or silicone liners in a muffin tray. Using a large ice cream scoop, divide batter evenly among the six regular-sized muffin cups. Optional: Add an additional tablespoon of chocolate chips to the top of each muffin.

    6. Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 30 minutes, until the tops of the muffins are lightly browned and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

    7. Cool on a baking cooling rack or eat warm.

    Recipe Notes

    Bakers Tips:

    • Be careful not to over-mix the muffin batter.  It's best not to use an electric mixer unless it has a low setting. Beating the muffins may produce tough muffins instead of light and fluffy.
    • Try using an ice cream scoop to fill the liners keep muffins uniform in size.
    • Try silicone liners, but if using paper liners, put the baked muffins in the refrigerator for an hour to assure easier release.
    • See additional tips above in the post at the step-by-step directions.

    Additional Notes About Coconut Flour:

    1. Due to the unique properties of coconut flour, you cannot substitute any other flour in this recipe.  Other gluten-free flours usually require less moisture and would not work as a 1:1 swap.
    2. Coconut flour absorbs and needs moisture, so there are usually more eggs in a recipe.  Generally speaking, the more coconut flour you use, the more eggs and/or liquid you will need to add.
    3. It is lighter than almond flour which makes it ideal for baked goods; donuts, quick bread, rolls, cookies, bars, cakes, muffins, bread, and pancakes.
    4. Due to the fiber content, it is harder for some to digest, so if just starting out, maybe try in small doses (a muffin might be the right size).
    5. Best stored in a container in the refrigerator.

    For best results in ease removing muffins, use silicone muffin liners.  Bonus - they are reusable and easy to clean.

    If using paper muffin liners, for best results, and ease of removing muffins, place them in the refrigerator for an hour or more.  

    *Bakers tip - start with room temperature ingredients.

    Muffins are best consumed the same day but will last an additional day stored in the refrigerator.

    This recipe makes 6 regular size muffins.

    Nutrition Facts
    How To Make The BEST Coconut Flour Muffins!
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 120 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 5g25%
    Cholesterol 54mg18%
    Sodium 233mg10%
    Potassium 90mg3%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 90IU2%
    Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
    Calcium 26mg3%
    Iron 0.7mg4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Additional Resources:

    Coconut Flour vs. Almond Flour Article

    Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins Made With Coconut Flour

     

     

    Update Notes:  This post was originally published on January 27, 2015, but was republished with an updated recipe, new photos, step-by-step instructions and photos, baking tips, and a video in September 2018.

     

     

     

     

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    1. Ms. E. MULL

      October 19, 2021 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      I made these exactly how the recipe called for with the exception of maybe adding a little more banana. They were so good. They didn’t rise like a regular muffin but that’s okay. I stored in the fridge and it made a great afternoon snack. Will definitely make again.

      Reply
    2. Bethanie Holdcroft

      April 27, 2021 at 2:50 pm

      5 stars
      DELICOUS!!! But,
      The recipie calls for 0.5 cups of coconut flour. Too little. I’d recommend 1 cup of flour.

      Reply
      • Christine Galvani

        May 1, 2021 at 2:36 pm

        Thanks Bethanie! Thanks for the tip about the coconut flour. It may be due to the brand or measuring.

        Reply
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