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!
Dani Conway says
Hi Elana,
A friend just told me about your website. I am a Nutrition & Holistic Life Coach and I’m always looking for new resources for clients as I do a ton of gluten free work with clients due to digestive issues, food allergies, etc or for those who just want a healthier way of eating. I will definitely be sharing your website and information.
Thanks~
Dani Conway
http://www.MeasureMyMetabolism.com
elana says
Shannon,
So glad you are enjoying the coconut flour and this recipe. It’s one of my favorites.
Elana
Shannon says
I made these muffins last night and they turned out better than any of my past baking experiences with coconut flour. I’m so excited to finally have a recipe with this flour that works and tastes great! They make great quick breakfasts when I’m dashing off to catch my bus in the mornings. I can’t wait to try Jenni’s version. There is no way I can resist anything that contains pumpkin!
elana says
Jenni,
Thanks so much for sharing your conversion with us! Your comment makes me hungry.
Elana
Jenni says
Elana,
Thank you so much for your recipe! I have been craving pumpkin chocolate chip bread so I figured I would try it muffin style with this recipe. It turned out fantastic and my kids and husband loved them too! I am just so happy knowing that this “treat” is high in fiber, protein and nutrients. Here is what I added to the recipe. Instead of 1C blueberries I added 1C canned pumpkin, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 nutmeg, 1/2 chocolate chips( I think). I baked them at 375 for 23- 25 minutes. I also made some as cookies for the kids and just cooks less (maybe 15 or so min). I store them in the refrigerator. Thank you again for the great recipes and ideas! I love your blog!
elana says
Chrissy,
You are very welcome! Glad you all liked them and thanks for letting us know how they turned out.
Elana
Chrissy says
I made these, and they are awesome! My husband and children ate them at once! Thanks for yet another “family favorite”!
elana says
Hi Chrissy,
That is so funny about the squares; thanks for letting me know about that. I think your computer does not like the fraction one-third. That is the measurement for both the agave and grapeseed oil.
Glad we were able to get to the bottom of this one.
Elana
Chrissy says
Hi Elana! Thanks for responding… This is so strange. In all of your other recipes and for the tsp. measurements in this one it shows up as fractions on my computer ex. 1/2 tsp or 1/4 cup etc. The agave and grapeseed oil are showing up on my computer as a square(the shape)cup. I thought at first that a square possibly symbolizes something that I was not aware of. I even had the husband take a look:-) and he thought it could be our computer as it is VERY old. I am bright red with embarassment as I say that your response telling my how much to add showed up as square cup and square cup! I can’t wait to try this recipe, and I hope it is not a bother to ask you to write out the amounts with words as my computer is not picking something up. Thank you very much.
PS-My husband was distracted from the square shapes in the recipe to the picture of the muffins and is eager to try them!
elana says
Chrissy,
Thanks for your question, no need to feel foolish. It is ? cup grapeseed oil and ? cup agave. Are those numbers in the recipe too small for you to read? Please let me know so that I can remedy the situation.
Thanks,
Elana