Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60g) Coconut Flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup (50g) Granulated Sweetener (or desired low-carb alternative)
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt
- 5 Large Eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Unsalted Butter, melted and slightly cooled, or Neutral Oil
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Full-Fat Coconut Milk (canned)
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
- Zest of 1 Lemon (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the five room-temperature eggs thoroughly until they are light and foamy (about 30 seconds).
- Add the melted butter (or oil), coconut milk, and vanilla extract to the eggs. Whisk until fully combined and slightly emulsified. Add the lemon zest, if using.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Let the batter rest at room temperature for 5–7 minutes. This crucial step allows the coconut flour to fully absorb the liquid, ensuring a light texture as the batter thickens considerably.
- Divide the thickened batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin liners, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.