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The Flexitarian » Recipe » Courgette Muffins with Coconut and Lime

Courgette Muffins with Coconut and Lime

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These Courgette Muffins with Coconut and Lime are a deliciously moist and flavourful treat, perfect for any time of day. The addition of courgette keeps them light and tender, while the coconut adds a rich, tropical touch, and lime brings a refreshing citrusy zing.

Courgette, Coconut & Lime Muffins

Courgette Muffins with Coconut & Lime – A Fresh and Tropical Treat

​Looking for a delightful twist on traditional muffins? These courgette muffins with coconut and lime offer a unique blend of flavours that is both refreshing and satisfying. Enjoy a burst of tropical flavour in every bite.

The courgettes pair beautifully with the sweetness of coconut and the zesty kick of lime, creating a moist and tender treat. Topped with toasted shredded coconut for added texture, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, a lunchbox addition, or an afternoon snack.

Plus, they’re dairy-free and can be made vegan by using chia eggs, catering to various dietary preferences.

Other courgette recipes to try

  • Chocolate Courgette Cake
  • Courgette Dip
  • Courgette Bake

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How to make these courgette muffins

Ingredients

To make these courgette muffins you will need:

  • ground chia seeds or 2 beaten organic eggs
  • courgettes
  • plain flour
  • wholemeal flour
  • golden caster sugar
  • bicarbonate of soda
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • 2 limes
  • coconut oil
  • non dairy milk
  • vanilla extract
  • shredded coconut

Step 1: Make the chia eggs

Prepare chia egg by mixing 2 Tbsp of ground chia seeds with 6 Tbsp of water. Set aside for 10 mins.

Step 2: Mix dry ingredients

Sieve flours, golden caster sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate soda and salt in the large bowl of a food processor.

Step 3: Mix in the courgettes and eggs

Add grated courgettes and chia eggs (or beaten eggs) to dry ingredients. Mix well.

Step 4: Add remaining ingredients

Add the coconut oil, lime zest, lime juices, vanilla, non-dairy milk and shredded coconut. Mix well until all combined.

Step 5: Bake the courgette muffins

Carefully spoon into each muffin paper baking case in the muffin tin to 3/4 height.
Top each muffin with some extra shredded coconut.

Place in the oven for around 20 minutes. Insert a skewer to check they are cooked. The skewer should come out clean.

I hope you enjoy this courgette, coconut & lime muffin recipe as much as I do. If you do make it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

Courgette, Coconut & Lime Muffins [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Courgette Muffins with Coconut and Lime

Coconut and lime give these courgette muffins a delicious flavour.
5 from 2 votes
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Vegan Desserts
Cuisine English
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 243 kcal

Equipment

mixing bowl
12-hole muffin tin

Disclaimer: the equipment list above includes affiliate links to products I use and like.

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 chia eggs [2 Tbsp ground chia seeds + 6 Tbsp of water] or 2 beaten organic eggs
  • 200 g grated courgettes
  • 125 g plain flour
  • 125 g wholemeal flour
  • 175 g golden caster sugar
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • zest and juice of 2 limes
  • 75 ml coconut oil
  • 50 ml non dairy milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 80 g of shredded coconut
  • extra shredded coconut to sprinkle on top of muffins
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to Fan 180°C / 200°C/400°F/Gas 6.
  • Place 12 large paper baking cases in a muffin tin.
  • Prepare chia egg by mixing 2 Tbsp of ground chia seeds with 6 Tbsp of water. Set aside for 10 mins.
    2 chia eggs [2 Tbsp ground chia seeds + 6 Tbsp of water] or 2 beaten organic eggs
  • Sieve flours, golden caster sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate soda and salt in the large bowl of a food processor.
    125 g plain flour, 125 g wholemeal flour, 175 g golden caster sugar, 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt
  • Add grated courgettes and chia eggs (or beaten eggs) to dry ingredients. Mix well.
    200 g grated courgettes
  • Add the coconut oil, lime zest, lime juices, vanilla, non-dairy milk and shredded coconut. Mix well until all combined.
    zest and juice of 2 limes, 75 ml coconut oil, 50 ml non dairy milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 80 g of shredded coconut
  • Carefully spoon into each muffin paper baking case in the muffin tin to 3/4 height.
  • Top each muffin with some extra shredded coconut.
    extra shredded coconut to sprinkle on top of muffins
  • Place in the oven for around 20mins. Insert a skewer to check they are cooked. The skewer should come out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 233mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
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