Gluten free Coconut Raspberry Muffins! Made with coconut flour so they are gluten free, grain free and dairy friendly! You’ve got to try these!
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Paul and I were reminiscing about what we used to do while we were dating on Valentine’s Day. He would send roses, take me out to dinner (on Feb. 14) and even write me a card. At dinner, we’d indulge in our meal and dessert. I would always over-do it but I could never resist whatever chocolate dessert they had on the menu. We used to exchange gifts too but now we’re lucky if we go out to dinner on a night remotely close to February 14.
Sometimes we go out the week after just to avoid the craziness and the overpriced prefixed menus. The great thing though about what we do now is Paul makes me breakfast in bed and the kids give me handmade cards and drawings. It’s the best. We’re at home, I’m in the comfort of my pajamas and I know exactly what I’m eating. I’m actually a little lactose intolerant so I can’t go crazy when it comes to certain desserts. I’ve written about it 
This Valentine’s, 
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With so many amazing products out in the market today, there’s something for everyone. I can use LACTAID® products in my baking, instead of regular milk, so there’s no digestion discomfort. And there’s coconut flour. Coconut flour you guys!!! I just discovered it and I can’t stop baking with it. And there’s coconut sugar too. For those who have gluten sensitivities, are carb conscious, or are simply trying to eat healthier, coconut flour is a delicious, healthy alternative to wheat and other grain flours.
I made these Coconut Raspberry Muffins, which, I must say are delicious! I’m going to make these again for Paul (and myself!) on Valentine’s Day! If you like coconut, you will love these! And make the raspberry sauce!
It goes beautifully with these coconut raspberry muffins and adds a great freshness and sweetness. I loved these so much! And I can eat these to my heart’s content.
Coconut Raspberry Muffins to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Coconut Raspberry Muffins
Ingredients
For the muffins:
- ¾ cup coconut flour
- ¼ cup almond meal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 large eggs room temp
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted and cooled
- 3 tablespoons LACTAID® Reduced Fat 2% Milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For the raspberry sauce:
- 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries + more for serving
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
Instructions
For the muffins:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin pan with non-stick baking spray and line with disposable muffin liners.
- Using a large mixing bowl, mix together the coconut flour, almond meal, baking powder and salt and set aside. In a separate medium sized mixing bowl, lightly whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, coconut sugar, cooled coconut oil, LACTAID® Milk, and vanilla extract. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk together until smooth.
- Pour muffin batter into liners evenly and bake for about 20 to 24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool for about 5 to 10 minutes.
For the raspberry sauce:
- Combine raspberries and sugar in a food processor; process until pureed. Press mixture through a fine sieve over a medium bowl; discard seeds. Pour raspberry sauce over muffins and enjoy! Serve with more raspberries.
Disclosure: I have received information and materials from JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, Inc., McNeil Nutritionals, LLC Subsidiary the makers of LACTAID®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post.
I am a huge-bit lactose intolerant so I have to watch my lactose like a hawk or guzzle some Lactaid pills so these muffins are perfect. I am a huge fan of baking with coconut flour and Alice, pairing it with raspberry sauce makes me wish I had one of these bad boys to nosh on now! These are a way, way beeter breakfast than going out for one on V-day – you are right – the price gauging ir crazy on V-day! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you so much, Shashi!!!! and oh my goodness, the coconut flour and LACTAID . . so happy we have these things to bake with!
Yeah, I don’t need Valentine’s Day to make a quiet restaurant meal without child interruption seem romantic. That would be great any day of the week. So if and when we get out, yay!
And the handmade cards are the best. They make being a mommy even more warm and squishy. 🙂
These look incredible. That sauce…oh my good lord. Gotta try these!!
Mir, warm and squishy. . I love that! I love the letters that are all different sizes and they can never seem to write in a straight line, at least my younger one 🙂 so cute! Happy Valentine’s Day to you!!!
We just like to stay in on V-Day and have a nice meal.
Coconut and raspberry go so well together. It’s always a bit hit and miss when I use coconut flour in my cooking, so I will give this a try.
Dannii, I hope you try these!!! Happy Valentine’s Day to you!!!!
I’m reading The Daniel Plan and in that book it says that more than 75% of the world’s population is lactose intolerant. We have lactose intolerance in our family too, so always great to find lactose-free products that can be used as substitutes. Loving these cute little muffins. Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Jeanette, WOW, more than 75%??? yeah, I think people just live with the discomfort, which isn’t good! Thank you so much!!!! Happy Valentine’s Day to you!
WOW! I get to wish both of you Happy Valentines Day, ladies! Be good and eat well!!!! XOXO!
John, thank you so much!! Happy Valentine’s Day to you too!!!
My husband and I always celebrate Valentine’s Day by ordering a heart-shaped pizza, my favorite tradition! But I do remember those first few years of dating and going out to eat. These raspberry muffins look so good! I love that sauce on top. So pretty!
Gayle, thank you so much!!! I remember your heart shaped pizza!!!! you wrote about it last year! I love that! I’m a sucker for anything heart shaped! Happy Valentine’s Day to you!
I LOVE the combination of berries and coconut! It’s one of my favorites! These muffins would be perfect for brunchin’ on Valentine’s!! AND, my husband is dairy-intolerant so I LOVE that you used Lactaid! Pinned!
What a perfect way to start out on Valentine’s Day! Love that they’re gf + good for sensitive tummies. Have a great weekend Alice!
My boys would love this!
So yum! I love the coconut and raspberry flavors together- muffins are just the best 🙂
That first photo alone had me drooling over these! Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your family.
Wow this looks amazing! I cannot wait for your next cookbook!!
Such pretty muffins, Alice! I love the raspberry sauce! 🙂
This raspberry sauce, omg I could just pour it on everything. These muffins sound amazing and so easy!!
I love the idea of coconut flour muffins!! Great for a healthier and gluten free friendly breakfast. 🙂
These muffins look perfect, Alice! The fresh raspberry sauce is such a great addition! I love that they’re gluten free and great for lactose sensitive tummies! My husband is lactose intolerant too so I can’t wait to make these for him!
Coconut and raspberry together – amazing!! love it.
You may have noticed that I do enjoy raspberries 🙂 So these muffins are just my style! Perfect for Valentine’s morning or anytime at all!
These are absolutely wonderful!
I want one of these right now! I love using coconut flour. The raspberry sauce looks amazing too!! Yum!!
Awesome! Thanks for the recipe!
I’ve never tried using coconut flour…very interesting, will try!
love working with coconut flour and almond meal. staples in my pantry
I would love one (or two!) of these beautiful muffins with my coffee this morning!
I eat dairy-free but have never tried Lactaid before! I think I need to!
These look absolutely delicious! I love the raspberry sauce that goes on top, yum!