Gluten-Free Lemon Coconut Muffins

Gluten-free Lemon Coconut Muffins are a full of fresh, sweet flavors. They’re a perfect afternoon snack with tea, a delicious breakfast with coffee — or simply as a delightful treat any time! Why do we call muffins “muffins?” They’re pretty much all cupcakes without the frosting, right?

Right!

I personally like to call cupcakes “muffins” simply to justify having them for breakfast.

I’m calling these guys “muffins” so you feel good about serving them at your weekend brunch. For even more sweetness, you can serve my Vanilla Fig Preserves with them.

And they’ll be perfect after some savory Smoky Chipotle Breakfast Nachos for your main course!

These gluten-free Lemon Coconut Muffins are bright, sweet and delicious. I love baking gluten-free when it doesn’t feel as though I’m losing anything in taste or quality.

Coconut and lemon make a superb flavor combination — especially in a dessert.

I began experimenting with gluten-free baked goods when my now 14-year-old son was diagnosed with Celaic Disease in 2009.

These days, when I have to bring a treat to a gathering, more often than not, I choose to bring one that’s gluten-free. It seems whether it’s Celiac, an allergy, an intolerance, or just to be part of the growing trend, a lot of folks appreciate it.

I hope you enjoy every last, delectable crumb of these lovely gluten-free Lemon Coconut Muffins!

What to serve with Gluten-Free Lemon Coconut Muffins for breakfast or brunch:

• Watermelon Pizza
• Zucchini Peach and Avocado Salad
• Caramelized Onion Potato Egg White Frittata

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Lemon Coconut Muffins {Gluten-Free}

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

*Makes approximately 40 mini muffins

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: great for brunch, Mother's Day Brunch Recipes

Servings: 20

Calories: 175 kcal

Author: Valentina K. Wein

Ingredients

Topping:

• 1/4 cup candied lemon peels (click here for how to candy citrus), finely chopped
• 1/2 cup coconut, unsweetened, shredded
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Batter:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (whisk the contents of the can before use)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 eggs
• 2/3 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup candied lemon peels (click here for how to candy citrus), finely chopped
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded, toasted

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare 2 to 4 mini-muffin pans by lining them with paper muffin/cupcake papers.

To make the topping

1. In a small bowl, combine the shredded coconut, candied lemon peels and the sugar. Set aside.

To make the batter

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the sugar, salt, melted butter, coconut milk, vanilla and lemon juice. Use a whisk to blend it until smooth. Then gradually whisk in the eggs until they are fully incorporated.
2. Fold in the coconut flour and baking soda and mix just until blended. Finally, fold in the candied lemon peels and the shredded, toasted coconut.
3. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 the way up. Then evenly distribute the topping, making sure to coat each muffin.
4. Place the muffins in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes. The tops should be golden brown and they should no longer jiggle.
5. Let them cool in the muffin pans for at least 10 minutes.

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