Description
Indulge in a tropical delight with these gluten-free vegan coconut cupcakes! Light and fluffy, they’re infused with sweet coconut and vanilla, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or enjoying a cozy family gathering, these delightful treats will bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Easy to make and utterly delicious, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine almond milk, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in coconut flakes.
- Pour batter into muffin cups until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, try incorporating chocolate chips or swapping in different plant-based milk. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.