Coconut Oat Muffins make the best and the tastiest breakfast muffin. These muffins are so soft and full of flavor, made with old fashion oats, lots of coconut, and agave nectar. It’s great to have one of these muffins for breakfast because they are filling and nutritious.
Oat Muffins
I was cleaning and sorting my baking goodies cabinet the other day and realized that I had four bags of coconut. I knew I was a bit of a coconut addict but I didn’t realize that it was that bad! I had a full bag and three open bags. Immediately, I knew that I had to bake something as soon as possible and add lots of coconut.
A couple of days earlier, the little man was asking for some muffins, so I decided on coconut muffins. My whole family seems to like anything with oats. Oatmeal cookies are our favorite and aside from pancakes, oatmeal is the little man’s favorite breakfast.
Oat muffins was a perfect way to use up some of my coconut. These muffins didn’t last more than three days! The little man completely finished every muffin he started, which is a big deal because he usually nibbles.
Tips for making Coconut Oat Muffins
I finally decided to see what the agave nectar craze was all about and got a bottle of some organic agave nectar. I really, really like it! I especially like the fact that it’s better for us than sugar.
Now, I did find that it adds it’s own flavor, so you can’t use it in everything instead of sugar (unless you have to for health reasons.) Agave nectar flavor has to be complimentary to the dish and not completely take over or be incompatible. Be wise where you use it, try it first!
I want to take a second and let everyone know what wonderful readers I have! I got a great tip from one of my readers about soaking the coconut in milk before using it. By soaking it, it rehydrates and makes it softer and juicier. Thank you for this wonderful tip!!
Coconut Oat Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup agave nectar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup low fat buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes soaked in milk then squeezed
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 and line the muffin pan with cupcake liners. Add coconut in a cup and fill it up with milk. Soak while preparing the batter. (*Squeeze out the milk before adding the coconut to the batter.* You can use this coconut-infused milk in cereal!)
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, agave syrup, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk until incorporated.
- Mix in oats and coconut flakes.
- Divide the batter between the muffin cups, filling it 3/4 of the way.
- Top off with coconut flakes.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition
CKK says
These were great! I soaked the coconut in the buttermilk and just added the coconut along with the buttermilk to the wet ingredients and it worked fine. I also added a pinch more salt and used the recommended 2/3c brown sugar in place of agave since I don’t have agave. Thanks for a great recipe!
LyubaB says
I am so happy you liked it! 🙂
LyubaB says
I am so glad you liked it!
Emily says
Super excited I ran across this recipe!! I don’t have any vegetable oil though.. Could I use coconut oil…? I mean.. Who could complain about a little more coconut flavor, right? But will it work?
Lyuba says
Coconut oil tends to be a bit thinner than vegetable oil when it’s melted. You can definitely try using coconut oil, but watch your end consistency of the batter. I don’t think you will have an actual problem though.
Katelyn says
I just made these and they have a good texture, but they are lacking flavor… I think that maybe I should have added a little bit of coconut extract. I will wait until tomorrow to try them again, since sometimes it takes a day or two for the flavors to shine. P.S. I used half old fashioned and half instant oats since I didn’t know what to use and it worked great.
lyuba says
Hi Katelyn,
I’m sorry they didn’t have enough flavor for you 🙁 I haven’t tried coconut extract but I’m sure you can try adding some to enhance the flavors. I use old fashioned oats and I’ll make sure to note that in the recipe. I’m glad that you liked them overall tho 🙂
Thank you!
Katelyn says
What type of oats did you use?? I have both old fashioned rolled oats and quick oats. I am planning on making these tomorrow morning!
lyuba says
Sorry to reply so late, Katelyn! I fixed it now 🙂 It’s old fashioned oats.
Soobin says
Hi Lyuba, thanks for this divinely coconutty recipe! I have made this twice with great success. I like to soak my coconut in milk and then use that milk in place of the buttermilk in the recipe. This way, I don’t need to go buy buttermilk and I can retain all that coconut flavor. 🙂
lyuba says
I’m so glad you like it and that’s a great idea 🙂
Thank you!!
Angie says
I wish people would tried the recipe first before they start posting their comments. I really like a review of the finished product before I start making it 🙂 Lyuba I enjoyed your website. The pictures are great 🙂
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Angie! So nice of you 🙂
Abby says
Is there anyway to substitute the coconut for sweetened coconut? I have leftovers from making my grandmother’s German chocolate pie.
lyuba says
Absolutely! I usually use sweetened coconut because I can’t seem to find unsweetened in my stores. Hope you like it, Abby!
Donna D says
Can you use honey in place of the agave nectar?
lyuba says
Sorry for the late response, Donna! Yes you can use honey. Just taste the batter because agave nectar is a little more sweet and you may want to add a little more honey.
Donna D says
Thank You very much, can’t wait to try them !
Patty says
These sound delicious. Would a non-dairy “milk” work for the soaking of the coconut?
lyuba says
I’m sure it would work, Patty! Thank you!
amallia says
great recipe, perfect for my breakfast
Christie - Food Done Light says
I just adore coconut. The tip about soaking it in milk is awesome. I bet the milk tastes pretty good afterwards too. Pinned these to make.
Vanessa says
I love coconut~ Those look so good.