Easy Orange Coconut Muffins (Gluten-Free)
GF Orange Coconut Muffins are moist, fresh, and full of orange and coconut flavor. They are super easy to make and take a few ingredients. This is one of those recipes to make once and again.
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup shredded coconut (50gr)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 orange juice and zest
For the orange icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 8 muffin cups with liners and lightly grease them.
- Whisk the gluten-free all-purpose flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs, and orange zest with a hand whisk. Add the orange juice and mix well.
- Add the sifted dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula until no lumps are left.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cups/liners.
- Bake for 25/30 minutes or until cooked. Keep in mind that all ovens are different. To know if it’s ready, insert a toothpick into the center of the muffins; it should come out clean, with no streaks of batter.
- Let cool before removing.
- When completely cooled, top the muffins with the icing.
For the orange icing:
- In a small bowl, place powdered sugar with a tablespoon of orange juice. Mix and add one more tablespoon of orange juice little by little, and integrate it until you get the desired consistency. If necessary, add more orange juice. The frosting should not be too runny.
- When the cake is completely cold, spread the icing on the top. End up with orange zest.
Notes
Store the muffins covered at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator up to a week.
You can freeze them in an air-tight container or freezer bag.