If you're an avid at-home baker, you've likely baked up a batch of delicious muffins before. Though there are hundreds of different flavor combinations for muffins, one flavor continues to stand out amongst the rest—blueberry. Blueberry muffins are a widely loved dessert and the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. And while making blueberry muffins may sound challenging, with the right recipe, they are effortless to make. So, if you are searching for a new blueberry muffin recipe to test out, we have the perfect one for you. Continue reading for step-by-step instructions for these delicious Coconut Flour Blueberry Muffins.
Coconut Blueberry Muffins
Most people associate the word muffin with dessert. While these Coconut Blueberry Muffins are sweet, they're also healthier than most muffin recipes. Made with our Whole Wheat Pastry Flour and Organic Coconut Flour, they're loaded with vitamins, minerals and nutrients essential to great health. Enjoy one of these muffins as an on-the-go breakfast, a midday snack, or an after-dinner treat. Whenever you decide to bite into this baked good, it's sure to be a sweet addition to your day.
Ingredients
Muffins
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
- 2/3 cup Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill® Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
- 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill® Organic Coconut Flour
- 3/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/8 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 1/2 cups Blueberries divided
Topping
- 1/4 cup Pecans finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
- 1/4 cup Organic Coconut Flour
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Melted Unsalted Butter
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by spraying it with non cooking spray or lining it with paper cups.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and oil.
- Add egg, milk and vanilla to the oil combination and whisk until smooth.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- Gently stir ¾ cup of blueberries into dry ingredients.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Spoon the batter into your prepared muffin pan, using about ¼ cup of batter for each muffin.
- Drop the remaining blueberries onto the tops of the muffins and push them into the batter slightly.
- In a small bowl, combine the pecan topping ingredients with a fork.
- Sprinkle the topping over the muffin tops.
- Place muffins into the oven and reduce the heat to 350°F.
- Bake muffins for about 20 minutes, checking on them periodically.
- Once muffins have begun to brown or a toothpick can be inserted into the center and come out clean, they are thoroughly cooked.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Blueberry Muffin Making Tips and Tricks
Eager to make your next batch of muffins better than any you've baked before? Follow the tips and tricks below to make perfect muffins every time.
Make Tender Muffins
When making blueberry muffins, you might be tempted to mix the batter until it's smooth and lump-free. Though this might seem like the correct method, the truth is, muffin batter hardly needs to be mixed at all. To avoid crushing the blueberries and creating an overly dense muffin, don't over mix the muffin batter. Instead, carefully fold the ingredients until they are just combined. The ideal muffin batter will look lumpy, thick and floury.
To Make Moist Muffins
If you enjoy muffins that are moister than your usual recipes produce, add an extra egg to the batter. Adding an additional egg to your blueberry muffin recipe will bump up the moisture of the muffin without making it soggy.
Keep Add-ins from Sinking
When working with add-ins like fruit, nuts and seeds, you might find that they sink to the bottom of the batter. Though this doesn't affect the overall cook time of the muffin, it will affect the taste and texture. Luckily, we've found a quick fix for this problem. To prevent add-ins from sinking, toss them in a bit of flour before adding them to the muffin batter. The result? Perfectly dispersed add-ins that taste great in your cooked blueberry muffins.
Note: This tip is even more helpful when using frozen blueberries as they tend to sink. Tossing the blueberries in flour before adding them to the batter will prevent them from falling and staining the batter blue.
Keep Muffins from Sticking to the Pan
To keep muffins from sticking to the pan, you'll need to prep the pan first. Muffin pans can be prepped with oil or muffin cups. If using oil, note that greasing your muffin pan will likely cause the edges of the muffins to brown more than usual, though the cooking time will remain the same.
Use an Egg Replacer
Whether you are avoiding eggs for health reasons or you don't have any on hand, several ingredients can be substituted for eggs in a muffin recipe. Bananas make a great egg replacement. However, you must use the right amount. For an easy substitute, we recommend using our Gluten Free Egg Replacer. Simple and easy-to-use, our egg replacer uses four ingredients—potato starch, tapioca flour, baking soda and psyllium husk fiber—to create a grain free vegan baking essential. Ideal for muffin recipes, it is also great for cakes, cookies, quick bread and more!
Make Different Sized Muffins
If you're searching for a way to make oversized or mini muffins, you'll want to use a muffin pan specifically designed for it. Giant or "Texas-Size” muffin pans are larger than traditional muffins, allowing the cups to hold more batter. Mini muffin pans are smaller in size and create bite-sized muffins ideal for a dessert table or lunchbox snack. Note that the baking times may vary when using a different pan than a recipe suggests.
Top Your Muffins to Perfection
When applying a topping to blueberry muffins, make sure you're using the right amount. Too much or too heavy of a topping can weigh the muffins down and prevent them from rising correctly. To top muffins to perfection, sprinkle just a bit of topping on the surface of the muffins just before baking. If you're using a glaze, apply a little before and after baking for even more flavor.
Bake and Cool Muffins
Paying close attention to your muffins as they're baking is crucial for producing good taste and texture. Muffins that have not baked long enough will be soggy and flat. At the same time, overbaked muffins will be dry and crumbly. To ensure that your muffins are ready to be removed from the oven, place a toothpick into the center of the muffin. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, the muffins are done cooking.
Additional Coconut Blueberry Treats
Coconut and blueberry is an award-winning flavor combo that can be used to create a variety of baked goods. If you'd like to try out another dessert that features these flavors after making the muffin recipe above, choose from one of the recipes below.
Coconut Flour Pancakes with Blueberry Honey Compote
If you wake up in the morning with a sweet tooth, these Coconut Flour Pancakes with Blueberry Honey Compote are the breakfast for you. A gluten free superfood breakfast, these pancakes are made with wholesome ingredients like Organic Coconut Flour, honey and blueberries. Loaded with flavor and nutrition, just a few bites of this breakfast will fuel you with the energy needed to get through the day. Make this breakfast when you have a bit of time on the weekend to sit down to truly enjoy it.
Blueberry Pie Smoothie
This Blueberry Pie Smoothie can be made in minutes and is a breakfast recipe that is as great for you as it tastes. In this recipe, coconut water is combined with blueberries to bring these two fruity flavors together into a breakfast drink that's as sweet as pie. The several chai spices used work to provide a warm spice flavor that will simultaneously boost your energy and metabolism, making this smoothie ideal for mornings when you're running short on time and require a quick meal.
Making blueberry muffins at home is a fun and rewarding task. If you loved making this Coconut Flour Blueberry Muffin Recipe and want to try out some more, check out our guide on How to Make the Best Blueberry Muffins and try these 5 Best Blueberry Muffins Recipes. We are confident that by following the recipe and tips above, your next batch of muffins will be your best yet. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, we wish you a fun and flavorful day!
Do you love baking blueberry muffins? We'd love to learn more about how you make this delicious treat. Share your favorite tips and tricks with us in the comments below.
