Description
Soft and fluffy, these Gluten Free Coconut Orange Muffins are loaded with sweet and tangy orange flavor and perfect for breakfast and snacks! Dairy free friendly!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (around 105 – 115 grams) gluten free oat flour *See notes
- 1/2 cup (55-60 grams) coconut flour, sifted
- 4 Tablespoons (30–40 grams) vanilla plant protein
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon arrowroot starch
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 egg or flax egg (see notes)
- 2 Tablespoons melted refined coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup non dairy milk
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, divided
- Orange slices to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F. Line or grease a muffin pan. Set aside.              Â
- Combine the dry ingredients; the oat and coconut flours, protein powder, baking soda, starch (tapioca or arrowroot), sweetener, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, egg, vanilla extract, oil, and milk.
- Working in batches, combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. If needed, use a hand mixer to mix the batter together until smooth. NOTE – If the batter is too dry (thick), gradually add more milk (2-4 tbsp). Â
- Fold in the shredded coconut. Save a few tablespoons for topping. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin pan.
- Sprinkle the top of each muffin with shredded coconut, and place a thinly sliced orange on top.
- Bake for 18-25 minutes. Check for doneness after 15 minutes.Â
- Remove from the oven, and allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing them from the muffin pan.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze up to 4 months.Â
Notes
Tip – Oat flour gram measurements may slightly vary based on if you made your own oat flour or store bought. Â
Substitutes – 1 flax egg may be substituted for the 1 egg. 1 tbsp flax meal to 2.5 tbsp water. Mix together and let it sit to gel for 10 minutes. Stir in the flax egg after combining the wet/dry ingredients. If you don’t have plant based protein, substitute with 2 Tablespoons additional oat flour. Taste and texture will vary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3.7 g
- Sodium: 155.4 mg
- Fat: 5.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 15.2 g
- Fiber: 3.9 g
- Protein: 5.1 g
- Cholesterol: 18.6 g