Coconut and Chocolate Chip Muffins without Butter

If you’re craving a simple, quick, and guilt-free treat, then you absolutely have to try the coconut and chocolate chip muffins!

I often make them when I have little time but want something delicious for breakfast or a snack.

The best part? They are light, without butter and white flour. Only rice flour and potato starch are used, making them perfect for those looking for gluten-free sweets.
The preparation is super easy: mix the liquid ingredients like milk and vegetable oil together, then add the flours, shredded coconut, and of course, the chocolate chips that make everything more delicious. The result is soft coconut muffins that melt in your mouth and win everyone over.

Plus, they bake quickly, and you can also customize them with nuts, a sprinkle of brown sugar, or chocolate shavings on top.
If you’re looking for easy and quick butterless muffins or a sweet recipe with rice flour, this is definitely for you. It’s also a great option for anyone who wants to avoid refined ingredients without sacrificing taste. Ideal to store for a few days in an airtight container, so you have breakfast ready without stress.
Trust me, once you’ve tried these light and delicious coconut muffins, they’ll quickly become one of your favorite recipes. And then, can you imagine the aroma that fills the house while they bake?😉

  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Very Affordable
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 100 ml vegetable oil
  • 100 ml milk
  • 3/4 cup rice flour
  • 1/2 cup potato starch
  • 1/2 packet of baking powder
  • 2/3 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • Chocolate chips and sugar beads for decoration
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Tools

  • paper liners
  • aluminum liners
  • coconut flour

Steps

  • To prepare the coconut and chocolate chip muffins, start by placing all the dry ingredients in a bowl: sugar, coconut, rice flour, potato starch, and baking powder.
    In another bowl, combine the liquids: oil, beaten eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.

  • Add all the dry ingredients and mix everything together until you get a homogeneous mixture. Add the chocolate chips and stir.

  • Pour the mixture into paper liners and fill them up to 3/4. If desired, decorate with sugar beads and chocolate chips.
    Bake in a preheated fan oven at 356°F for about 25 minutes.

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