UPDATE: check out my Mini Blueberry Muffins How-to video!
Blueberry muffins are such a classic little treat. Great for breakfast, an afternoon snack with a cup of tea or even dessert. These Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins, made with coconut flour, are light, fluffy and satisfying.
This is the first coconut flour recipe I have posted. My favorite taste tester (that would be the beloved husband) and I had a conversation last night about my coconut flour recipes during which he gave me his blessing to post this one for blueberry muffins. The boys also gave their tacit approval by gobbling down a full batch.
Between those two stamps of approval (and several others that I won’t take the time to detail here), I would say these gluten-free blueberry muffins are ready for “prime time!” Enjoy.
Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut flour, sifted
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 6 large eggs
- ⅓ cup honey or agave nectar
- ⅓ cup palm shortening or grapeseed oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine coconut flour, salt and baking soda
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, agave, grapeseed oil and vanilla and blend well with a hand blender
- Mix dry ingredients into wet, blending with a hand mixer
- Gently fold in blueberries
- Place batter into a paper lined muffin pan
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes
- Cool and serve
Equipment
Please note: longtime readers, this recipe uses coconut flour, not almond flour. These two flours have very different properties; substituting one for the other will not work. I have had a lot of fun cooking with coconut flour and am looking forward to sharing more of these light and fluffy recipes with you!
Ipek says
Can we substitute the grapeseed oil with coconut oil? These muffins look really yummy. I am ordering my coconut flour now!
elana says
Hi Alaina-
Thanks for stopping by. Per your question regarding substituting/changing ingredients please go to my FAQ’s.
In terms of finding other recipes that might work for you I would recommend searching for stevia on my blog.
alaina odessa says
Hi! Your recipes look and sound delicious. I, however, have a dilemma. I’m in the beginning stages of a 4 month candida diet that’s unbearably strict: no wheat, dairy, sugar. I’m thinking this blueberry muffin one might work for me but I’d have to substitute stevia for agave nectar…what do you think? And do you know of any others I might be able to enjoy? Blessings and Thanks, Alaina
elana says
Jo– So glad you found us over here; we have a lot of fun! I would only worry about a recipe with 6-10 eggs if I was planning on eating the results of that recipe in one day :-) Yes, that would be too many eggs, indeed.
However, for a recipes such as the one above, you would get 1/2 egg per muffin which I do not think is all that much since I wouldn’t eat more than a muffin per day. Also, the thing I like about the eggs is that they lower the glycemic index of these recipes and add a very reasonably priced source of protein.
This is just my perspective and definitely might not work for some people, however, I am thrilled when my boys eat these types of desserts as they are getting a lot of good fiber and protein, which is what I want them to eat! Hope this helps to answer your question. Elana
Jo says
Hi Elana,
Just stumpled upon your blog while looking for coconut flour recipe…I bought my first bag today!
I see that most of the recipes(that i can find on the internet)tends to use a lot of eggs….6 to 10 easy…..does that raise a concern on cholestrol level?
Jo
elana says
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for stopping by and for your comment. I would try making it sifting the coconut flour and mixing lightly with the hand blender. I haven’t had any of my coconut flour desserts turn rubbery, though they are very springy. If you try to make these again, let me know how they work out. Also, be sure to store them in an airtight container after they cool; if you leave them out they will turn into rocks.
Jennifer says
Hi Elana,
I really love your site. I’ve been gluten free for 12 years now, but I’ve never tried coconut flour until yesterday. I made your blueberry muffins. They tasted great, but were very rubbery. I don’t know if I mixed them too much and if that’s why you said to mix them with a hand mixer. I forgot to sift the flour and I had to mix it a bid to get all the lumps out. I would love to try some of your other recipes, but could use some tips with the coconut flour.
Thank you!
elana says
Christine -Glad you and yours enjoyed the muffins! Elana
Christine says
I just found your site this week and I have to say a big huge Thank You. These muffins were wonderful. I have 5 children and each one of them devoured these.
elana says
Hi Shaye -Yes, coconut flour is so dry that it requires a lot of eggs. Given that I strive to take in a lot of protein (and veggies) I haven’t made these without using the copious amount of eggs called for. Maybe some flax seed ground in water could act as a binder? Or maybe just using water or some type of nut milk in place of the egg? I haven’t seen many coconut flour recipes that don’t use a lot of eggs, so I’m drawing a bit of a blank. If you experiment, let us know how it turns out.
Marie Kolecki says
banana’s work really well as an egg substitute. I have a friend who is a celiac and allergic to eggs, I use bananas for her birthday cake
Ariella says
Elana : have u made any of ur coconut flour recipes without the eggs? can anything replace it besides bananas? my son is allergic to all flours except coconut. he can’t have the almond anymore :( boohoo. and he can’t have eggs either! Are you planning on doing another cookbook with coconut flour recipes?????? would totally love it and would totally buy it. we have your almond flour recipe book and my other kids are thoroughly enjoying your recipes! the yare actually yummy!
Emily says
Could you specify how you used bananas as an egg sub in this (or any) recipe? I would love to be able to bake with coconut flour minus the eggs!
Thanks!!
Kate says
Are egg whites okay? I’m watching my cholesterol. Thank you,