The Best Coconut Flour Blueberry Muffins (With Crumble Top)
Way back before I ever started following any kind of paleo diet, I would still make a point to always avoid any type of baked good that you would usually find in coffee shops. I refused to eat things like muffins or donuts because I figured they were completely devoid of any nutritional value. The good news is that after I started living the paleo lifestyle, I quickly realized that not only could I enjoy baked goods, but they could also be quite healthy as well. This recipe is a perfect example of that. These could very well be the best coconut flour blueberry muffins that you will ever try. The muffins are made with all natural whole food ingredients and they even have a delightful crumble top made with honey and almonds.
There’s two main components involved in making this blueberry muffin batter–preparing a ‘dry’ mix and a ‘wet’ mix. For the dry mix, you’re going to be mixing together your coconut flour, baking powder, and salt. The reason I don’t feel guilty about enjoying paleo muffins like this is precisely because they’re made with ingredients like coconut flour instead of flour made from wheat. Refined white flours are known to cause inflammation in many people, and chronic inflammation is one of the main contributing factors in the development of many types of diseases. (1)
The wet mix is made by first beating your eggs and honey together until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Honey is another ingredient that I absolutely love for all of my paleo baking needs. Not only does it add an incredible amount of all natural sweetness to my baked goods, but it’s an honest to goodness nutritional superfood as well. It’s absolutely packed with beneficial enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It’s such a beneficial food for your health that many people even use it for several medicinal applications, thanks to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties as well. (2)
Ingredients
Directions
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There’s two main components involved in making this blueberry muffin batter–preparing a ‘dry’ mix and a ‘wet’ mix. For the dry mix, you’re going to be mixing together your coconut flour, baking powder, and salt. The reason I don’t feel guilty about enjoying paleo muffins like this is precisely because they’re made with ingredients like coconut flour instead of flour made from wheat. Refined white flours are known to cause inflammation in many people, and chronic inflammation is one of the main contributing factors in the development of many types of diseases. (1)
The wet mix is made by first beating your eggs and honey together until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Honey is another ingredient that I absolutely love for all of my paleo baking needs. Not only does it add an incredible amount of all natural sweetness to my baked goods, but it’s an honest to goodness nutritional superfood as well. It’s absolutely packed with beneficial enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It’s such a beneficial food for your health that many people even use it for several medicinal applications, thanks to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties as well. (2)
Ingredients
- For the muffins
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp almond milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- For the crumb topping
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened finely shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, softened
- 1 tbsp almonds, chopped
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line a 6-cup muffin pan with paper cups. Set aside.
- In a bowl sift together the coconut flour, baking powder and salt.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat the eggs and honey until pale and fluffy.
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