For a richer coconut flavor, consider using coconut oil instead of vegetable oil. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins. Mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Diabetic-Friendly Coconut Muffins
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME35 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS22
Delight in these wonderfully moist and subtly sweet coconut muffins, perfect for a guilt-free treat any time of day. The absence of a strong aftertaste makes them an irresistible indulgence.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate25 g
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Cholesterol16 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium158 mg
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Sugar9 g
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Fat6 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. (5 minutes)
02
Step
5 mins
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, coconut, baking powder, and salt. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. (5 minutes)
03
Step
3 mins
In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, egg, egg white, vegetable oil, and coconut extract until fully combined. (3 minutes)
04
Step
2 mins
Pour the wet ingredients into the well of the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just moistened, being careful not to overmix. (2 minutes)
05
Step
5 mins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. (5 minutes)
06
Step
20 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until the muffins are lightly golden brown. (20 minutes)
07
StepRemove muffins from the pan immediately and let them cool on a wire rack.
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Denis Wiegand
Jun 27, 2025Easy to follow recipe and the muffins are delicious. A great way to use up leftover yogurt.
Corene Wunsch
Jun 25, 2025These muffins are fantastic! My kids love them, and I feel good about giving them a healthier treat.
Albina Breitenberg
Jun 22, 2025These are a staple in our house now. My husband, who is diabetic, loves them for breakfast.
Myrtice Parisianbrekke
Jun 5, 2025I added a few blueberries to the batter, and it was a great addition!
Kaycee Parisian
May 29, 2025I was skeptical about a diabetic-friendly muffin tasting good, but these exceeded my expectations. So moist and flavorful!
Johnson Langosh
May 9, 2025The coconut extract really makes these muffins special. I've made them several times, and they always come out perfectly.
Gage Abshire
Mar 31, 2025I found that using unsweetened coconut helped to reduce the sugar content even further.