Description
These Gluten-Free Coconut Flour Blueberry Muffins are a delicious and healthy treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with a blend of coconut and almond flours, sweetened naturally with honey, and studded with fresh blueberries, they offer a moist and tender crumb topped with a crunchy coconut-almond crumble. Ideal for those following a gluten-free lifestyle, these muffins boast a rich coconut flavor and a delightful texture.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 1/2 cup Coconut Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 6 Large Eggs
- 6 tablespoon Honey
- 6 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 4 tablespoon Almond Milk
- 2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Fresh Blueberries
Crumb Topping
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour
- 4 tablespoon Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- 2 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 2 tablespoon Almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the coconut flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and to prevent clumps.
- Beat Eggs and Honey: In a medium bowl, beat the six large eggs with six tablespoons of honey until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, incorporating air for a light texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate six tablespoons of melted coconut oil, four tablespoons of almond milk, and two teaspoons of pure vanilla extract into the egg mixture. Beat until fully combined.
- Combine with Dry Ingredients: Add the dry coconut flour mixture to the wet ingredients and beat until smooth. Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes to allow it to thicken as coconut flour absorbs moisture well.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in one cup of fresh blueberries to prevent them from breaking and to distribute them evenly in the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin liners, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Prepare Crumb Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, almonds (if using), and shredded coconut. Add two tablespoons each of coconut oil and honey, mixing with a fork until large crumbs form.
- Top Muffins: Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over each muffin cup’s batter to add texture and flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when muffins are fully baked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before serving to set the texture and prevent crumbling.
Notes
- Letting the batter rest is important to allow the coconut flour to absorb the liquids fully, resulting in better texture.
- If fresh blueberries are not available, frozen blueberries can be used but do not thaw before folding to prevent coloring the batter.
- The crumb topping is optional but adds a delightful crunch and extra flavor to the muffins.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- To make these muffins vegan, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use maple syrup instead of honey, though texture and flavor may vary slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: gluten-free muffins, coconut flour, blueberry muffins, healthy breakfast, gluten free baking
