Coconut Almond Muffins (Dairy, Gluten and Refined Sugar Free)

Coconut is not only great in taste but is an excellent source of Lauric Acid which is a type of fat that is quickly burned and turned into energy.  Coconut can help your body increase it's metabolism.  I have also recently learned that coconut is also a "gut healer."  It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that help cleanse your digestive system.  Enjoy the coconut in these muffins.

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice flour or almond flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup tapioca flour
• 1/4 cup potato flour
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut
• 1 teaspoon guar gum or xanthan gum
• 1 1/2 teaspoon gluten free baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 lightly beaten eggs
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon alcohol free almond extract
• 1/3 cup coconut oil* or grapeseed oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Grease muffin cups or use liners.
2. In a medium sized bowl soak brown rice flour with all liquids (this will reduce a gritty texture.)
3. In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients.
4. Add wet ingredients to the dry and gently mix just until blended.
5. Pour into muffins cups and bake for 20-25 minutes.

* when using coconut oil be warned that the muffins will get hard if placed in a really cool environment