Gluten Free Coconutty Pecan Pie Muffins

 

Over the weekend I decided to play around with coconut flour, but in typical Nicole fashion I couldn't decide on one recipe so I mixed a couple together, crossed my fingers and hoped for the best. What came out was actually amazing. And even more amazing it's completely grain, gluten and dairy free. In fact the only non-vegan part of it is the 3 eggs! So here is a moderately healthy take on morning muffins...

 

Makes 10-12 Muffins (depending on what size you want!)

INGREDIENTS

3 eggs

3 Tbsp. Ground Flaxseed

9 Tbsp. Water
¼ Cup Coconut Oil or Applesauce
½ Cup Lite Coconut Milk
½ Cup Coconut Flour

¼ Cup Agave Syrup

½ Cup Chopped Pecans

½ Tsp. Vanilla Extract

½ Tsp. Almond Extract

1 Tsp. Cinnamon

¼ Tsp. Baking Powder
¼ Tsp. salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

-         Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

-         In a small mixing bowl, mix together 9 tbsp. water and 3 tbsp. flaxseed. Let it sit for about 5 min, it should get a thick consistency.

-        Whisk eggs, flaxseed mixture, coconut milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, agave syrup and melted coconut oil or applesauce together.

-        In separate bowl mix together all dry ingredients (except for pecans): coconut flour, cinnamon, baking powder & salt until blended. Once blended slowly mix into the wet mixture. Coconut flour has a tendency to clump so make sure it’s completely smooth.

-        Once smooth add in the chopped pecans.

-        Fill muffin tins about halfway. Coconut flour will stick onto paper muffin cups so I recommend using silicone ones- the muffin will pop out very easily!

-        Optional topping onto the muffins- sprinkle just a bit of brown sugar & additional chopped pecans on the top.

-        Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until you can stick a toothpick into it without batter coming out on it.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Per Muffin- If Using Coconut Oil:

Fat: 15.3 (13%), Calories: 183 (9%), Protein: 3.6 (7%), Carbs: 10.1 (3%)

Per Muffin- If Using Applesauce:

Fat: 7 (7%), Calories: 110 (6%), Protein 3.3 (6%), Carbs: 10 (3%)