Today’s gluten-free muffin recipe for March Muffin Madness (MMM) is Paleo Shredded Coconut Blueberry Muffins.
Here are some reviews from folks who have already made this recipe: “Soooo delicious! My husband asked me if they were really starch free because they tasted so good! With autoimmune disease in our house we are always so happy to eat things that don’t taste like cardboard. Thank you!”; “These are incredible!”; and “Thank you, so moist, love the recipe. We bake and freeze them. This recipe will be repeated many times in our home.”
Keep reading to learn more about the author of this recipe, today’s daily giveaway (multiple copies of two of my favorite cookbooks from this author!), and the overall grand prize giveaway.
See the whole lineup of bloggers, blogs, and muffin recipes here.
The Spunky Coconut
The Spunky Coconut was one of the blogs I followed before I started blogging here at gfe. It wasn’t long after that when Kelly and I met in person. We quickly became dear friends. We’re long distance friends who don’t see each other often at all but still good friends. So many of us who have taken healing journeys for ourselves and our families connect in an unexpectedly deep and special way. I’m guessing that many of you may know exactly what I mean.
I admire Kelly greatly for the work she has done for her family and her readers. Her passions go beyond gluten-free, grain-free, paleo recipes to all areas of better and healthier living. Her blog and her cookbooks just keep getting better and better!
More Gluten-Free Muffin Recipes (and More) from The Spunky Coconut That You Should Check Out
~ Blackberry Muffins with Walnut Crumble
~ Mini Almond Butter Blueberry Muffins
~ Paleo Bagels (also egg free; I enjoyed these made by Kelly herself; they’re awesome)
~ ( Paleo No-Bake Chocolate Cake with Raw “Graham Cracker” Crust (from The Paleo Chocolate Lover’s Cookbook, featured here on gfe)
~ Vanilla Bean Cake (the name of this grain-free cake is a bit misleading but it’s a “must make,” I assure you)
Gluten-Free Shredded Coconut Blueberry Muffins (Paleo) Recipe
Kelly says: “These Paleo muffins have amazing texture, which is surprising since they don’t contain any starch. I have used arrowroot in place of the flax meal and the results are equally good. These muffins are cake-like, but with some grittiness from the shredded coconut. So delish. And there’s only 1/4 cup of honey in all 12 muffins, thanks to my good friend Mr. Stevia. I would keep on and on about my love for these muffins, but it’s time for breakfast here, so I’m off to eat one now.”
Paleo Shredded Coconut Blueberry Muffins
Kelly says: “These Paleo muffins have amazing texture, which is surprising since they don’t contain any starch. I have used arrowroot in place of the flax meal and the results are equally good. These muffins are cake-like, but with some grittiness from the shredded coconut. So delish. And there’s only 1/4 cup of honey in all 12 muffins, thanks to my good friend Mr. Stevia. I would keep on and on about my love for these muffins, but it’s time for breakfast here, so I’m off to eat one now.”
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 5 eggs, brought to room temp in a bowl of hot tap water
- 3/4 cup applesauce with no added sugar
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 tsp liquid vanilla stevia
- 1 ½ cups blueberries
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup flax meal
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder (Grain-free Baking Powder Recipe)
Instructions
- Set the oven to 350F degrees.
- Whisk the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients except for the blueberries in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined.
- Immediately fold in the blueberries (the batter will thicken as it sits, so fold the blueberries in right away).
- Use an ice cream sized scoop with a lever (a 1/3-cup scoop) to fill 12 unbleached muffin cups. (Note: If you don’t use a scoop the tops just won’t be quite so round.)
- Bake for about 30 minutes.
Notes
Reprinted with permission from Kelly Lyons of The Spunky Coconut.
Today’s Giveaway
Update: All the giveaways are now closed. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all who participated!
~ Cookbooks:
The Spunky Coconut Cookies Cookbook (2 winners; sponsored by gfe)
Kelly’s Cookies cookbook is her newest cookbook. It’s a tiny beautiful spiral-bound cookbook, featuring one recipe for each month, with an extra for good measure—13 recipes free of dairy, eggs, grains, and nuts. In fact, I can tell you all the recipes: Chocolate Raspberry Bars, Chocolate Strawberry Cookie Dough Pops, St. Patrick’s Day Cookies, Easter Egg or Passover Cookies, Lemon Coconut Cookie Bars, Flower Cookies, 4th of July Shortbread Cake, Coconut Buckeye Bars, N’oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, Thumbprint Cookies, Gingersnap Cookies, Dark Chocolate Espresso Cookies, and Kelly’s Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies. I’m giving away two copies of the print version of Kelly’s cookbook.
The Paleo Chocolate Lover’s Cookbook (3 winners; co-sponsored by Victory Belt Publishing and gfe)
I personally think the title of this book tells you all you need to know! But if that’s not enough for you, be sure to take a look on Amazon (I recommend using the “Look Inside” feature on the left side of the book’s Amazon page) or read my review to learn more specifics about this cookbook.
Grand Prize Giveaway
See all 10 prizes here. Shown are the top six prizes (per monetary value—they’re all tops in my opinion). Again, this giveaway is open to everyone, everywhere!
Originally published March 27, 2018; updated July 11, 2024.
Brianna Wolin says
Spunky coconut book!
LM says
Both cookbooks look amazing
Sharon says
I would love to win Kelly’s “cookies” cookbook! I have a 16 month old son who is allergic to eggs dairy and nuts so this would be perfect for us! And I’ve been following Kelly for over 9 years and own 3 of her cookbooks. She’s one of my favorites!
Tanya says
They sound spunk-delicious!
Charlotte Moore says
The muffin looks very good. I love coconut.
The Cookies cookbook would be my choice.
Paula says
How to choose?! I would take either of her cookbooks!
Cecelia Calvert says
I would like the Paleo Chocolate Lovers cookbook. It is hard to find Paleo Chocolate recipes that always come out tasty.
Lisa says
I have checked out Kelly’s chocolate cookbook from the library several times. Would love to have my own copy! It’s the best! Please and thank you! 🙂
Amy says
Baking isn’t baking without coconut
Suzanne R says
I’d love the chocolate lovers book.
Carolyn says
I think I need the cookies cookbook. I am always looking for gluten free cookie recipes that taste good.
Tessa Simpson says
I love Kelly’s recipes!! I don’t need the cookbooks though…trying to avoid treats!
Danabee says
I would love either of those cookbooks! But especially the cookies one since my household loves them!
Denise M says
Either really – they both look and sound amazing
Janis S says
The picture on the cover of the chocolate lovers book looks wonderful but I would prefer the cookie cookbook.
Kristen says
Muffins look great! It would be fun to win either cookbook! My kids love to be in the kitchen learning new GF DF recipes!
patricia says
my choice would be the cookie cookbook!
Ina Gawne says
Shirley – the muffin madness has me drooling. I love any kind of muffin – such a great snack, or to have with breakfast. Love packing them with lunch for work too. Yummmm. 🙂
Nancy says
Both books sound great! I wasn’t familiar with the Spunky Coconut, but I’ll be adding her blog as one to follow. These muffin will be on my short list to prepare, just so many great offerings this month!
Heather says
Oh my, The chocolate Lovers cookbook!
Linda says
I would love to win The Paleo Chocolate Lover’s Cookbook.
Lynne L says
These sound amazing! Ty Shirley & Kelly! Any & all cookbooks are wonderful! -Lynne
Tom H. says
Blueberries and coconut sound like a winning combination. That cookie book would come in handy around the holidays when baking for GF family and friends. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win that Blendtec, as well.
Jessie Lewis says
Kelly’s cookbooks are amazing! Easy Paleo Meals is a regular in my kitchen. However, I don’t have the latest…would love it!
Tomoe says
Paleo muffins look so healthy and delicious! I’ll make it for sure.
The Paleo Chocolate lovers’ cookbook for me please! I’m a chocoholic!
Michelle says
Kelly’s recipes are always amazing! I’d love to win The Paleo Chocolate Lovers Cookbook.
Lauren says
The chocolate cookbook!!
Kylie Sandover says
These look fab Kelly and the texture looks wonderful!
Blueberries are one of my boy’s favourite fruits.
Dandi D says
I’d like to win the Cookies cookbook!
Stephanie Lewis says
I’m sad I missed the daily giveaway for the chocolate lover’s cookbook lol…sounds amazing!
Shirley Braden says
Stephanie–You didn’t miss it! All the giveaways are open until tomorrow at midnight! “Daily giveaway” just means the items were featured on that day. Your single comment on each post qualifies you for the items featured that day and another entry into the grand prize giveaway. 🙂
Shirley
Colleen M says
Would love to win the Paleo Chocolate Lover’s Cookbook!!
Michelle Key says
I love muffins
Deborah says
Muffins are amazing! I would love the Paleo chocolate lovers cookbook! Or the Amazon gift card, blender, tests……so many to choose from!
Beverly Maiers says
I’ve followed the Spunky Coconut for a long time too. Both recipe books look great.
Tamara Oliveiro says
Maybe I would finally use the coconut flour I have stored in the freezer. LOL