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    Easy Chocolate Coconut Muffins

    March 28, 2020 By Monika Last Updated May 11, 2025 2 Comments

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    These chocolate coconut muffins are soft and moist, intensely coconutty and deeply chocolatey. Easy to make and not too sweet, they are perfect to enjoy for breakfast, brunch, snack or even dessert (with an optional chocolate drizzle). Preparation takes minutes!

    Top down view of chocolate coconut muffins with chocolate drizzle and coconut flakes.

    These chocolate coconut muffins are quick and easy to make yet have a complexity and depth of flavour you would not expect in a simple bake. The sweetness of the coconut and the caramelly notes of the dark brown sugar enhance the flavour of bitter cocoa creating a delicious coconut chocolate muffin (I also used these ingredients in my beet brownies).

    The coconut flavour in these muffins is a combination of coconut milk and oil as well as desiccated coconut. The chocolate flavour is a mixture of cocoa powder and chocolate chips. As a option, you can also add a chocolate drizzle and a sprinkle of coconut flakes at the end (see Instructions for details).

    Chocolate coconut muffins: ingredients and substitutions

    Top down view of ingredients for making chocolate and coconut muffins in individual dishes.
    Chocolate coconut muffin ingredients.
    • Cocoa powder.
    • Chocolate chips.
    • Desiccated coconut.
    • Coconut milk: shake the can vigorously before opening so the coconut water and cream are thoroughly combined.
    • Coconut oil: melted then cooled.
    • Yogurt: adds moisture and lightness. You can use regular natural yogurt or coconut yogurt.
    • Eggs.
    • Sugar: I recommend using dark brown sugar, which adds moisture and a hint of delicious caramel flavour.
    • Flour: use all-purpose/plain flour.
    • Raising agents: baking powder and bicarbonate of soda.
    • Vanilla extract.

    Step-by-step recipe instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 450 F/230 C/210 fan/gas mark 8. Lightly grease a 12-hole muffin pan or line with paper cases. Set aside.

    2. Prepare dry mixture: Combine the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, cocoa powder, desiccated coconut and chocolate chips and stir thoroughly using a whisk. Set aside.

    Top down view of dry ingredients for chocolate coconut muffins in glass bowl.
    Top down view of dry chocolate coconut muffin mixture in glass bowl.

    3. Prepare wet mixture: Whisk together the eggs, oil, milk, yogurt, vanilla extract and sugar until smooth and creamy.

    Coconut chocolate muffin wet mixture in glass bowl.

    4. Combine mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just to combine (use a whisk). Do not overstir. The batter will be thick.

    Chocolate coconut muffin batter in large glass bowl.

    5. Bake muffins: Spoon the batter into the muffin cases and bake in the centre of the oven for 7 minutes. Then turn the oven temperature down (this is important!) to 350 F/180 C/160 fan/gas mark 4 and continue baking for about 17 minutes.  

    Top down view of coconut chocolate muffin batter in white cases in muffin pan.

    6. Cool muffins: Remove from the oven and cool completely in the pan (this will make the paper cases come off easily).

    Baked chocolate coconut muffins in white paper cases inside muffin pan.

    7. *Optional: In a microwave melt the chocolate almost completely and stir in the coconut oil until smooth. Drizzle over the muffins and sprinkle either coconut flakes (as I have done) or dry toasted desiccated coconut. Enjoy!

    Side view of chocolate muffins in white cases with chocolate drizzle and coconut flakes on top.

    How to serve coconut chocolate muffins

    These easy chocolate coconut muffins with chocolate chips can be served plain, without the chocolate drizzle, for breakfast or brunch. They are also delicious with cream cheese, cottage cheese or a bowl of mocha flavoured yogurt (all protein-rich foods).

    If you are planning to enjoy these muffins as an afternoon snack with tea or coffee I recommend adding the chocolate drizzle for a little bit of indulgence (see also my gingerbread muffins which come with a similar chocolate glaze).

    Top tips

    • For best results I recommend using full-fat, not reduced fat, coconut milk.
    • Do not overstir the batter. Stir just to combine. 
    • Cool your coconut and chocolate muffins completely before decorating with the chocolate drizzle.
    • These muffins will stay moist and delicious for up to 4 days if you keep them covered. I put mine in an airtight container and refrigerate the following day.
    • If you microwave them for a few seconds before serving the chocolate chips will melt nicely - worth doing especially if your muffins are straight from the fridge.
    • Freeze for up to 3 months.

    Related muffin recipes to try next

    • Healthy Chocolate Muffins (Low Sugar)
    • Sweet Potato Chocolate Muffins
    • Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins (Moist and Fluffy)

    See also these other easy breakfast and dessert recipes!

    Recipe

    Top down view of chocolate coconut muffins with chocolate drizzle and coconut flakes.

    Easy Chocolate Coconut Muffins

    These chocolate coconut muffins are soft and moist, intensely coconutty and deeply chocolatey. Easy to make and not too sweet, they are perfect to enjoy for breakfast, brunch, snack or even dessert (with an optional chocolate drizzle). Preparation takes minutes!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: vegetarian
    Prep Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 24 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 31 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 muffins
    Calories: 245kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Equipment

    • 2 large mixing bowls
    • Whisk
    • 12-hole muffin pan

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup less 2tsp (35 g) cocoa powder
    • ⅔ cup (53 g) desiccated coconut
    • ½ cup (90 g) dark chocolate chips
    • 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose/plain flour
    • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
    • ⅓ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
    • 2 large eggs at room temperature
    • ½ cup+1tbsp (120 g) packed dark brown sugar
    • ⅓ cup (80 g) coconut oil melted
    • 1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk
    • 4 tablespoons natural yogurt or coconut yogurt
    • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

    Chocolate drizzle (*Optional)

    • ¼ cup (45 g) chocolate chips
    • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
    • 1-2 tablespoons coconut flakes or desiccated coconut

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 450 F/230 C/210 fan/gas mark 8. Lightly grease a 12-hole muffin pan or line with paper cases. Set aside.
    • Prepare dry mixture: Combine the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, cocoa powder, desiccated coconut and chocolate chips and stir thoroughly using a whisk. Set aside.
    • Prepare wet mixture: Whisk together the eggs, oil, milk, yogurt, vanilla extract and sugar until smooth and creamy.
    • Combine mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just to combine (use a whisk). Do not overstir. The batter will be thick.
    • Bake muffins: Spoon the batter into the muffin cases and bake in the centre of the oven for 7 minutes. Then turn the oven temperature down (this is important!) to 350 F/180 C/160 fan/gas mark 4 and continue baking for about 17 minutes.  
    • Cool muffins: Remove from the oven and cool completely in the pan (this will make the paper cases come off easily).
    • *Optional: In a microwave melt the chocolate almost completely and stir in the coconut oil until smooth. Drizzle over the muffins and sprinkle either coconut flakes (as I have done) or dry toasted desiccated coconut. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • For best results I recommend using full-fat, not reduced fat, coconut milk.
    • Do not overstir the batter. Stir just to combine. 
    • Cool your coconut and chocolate muffins completely before decorating with the chocolate drizzle.
    • These muffins will stay moist and delicious for up to 4 days if you keep them covered. I put mine in an airtight container and refrigerate the following day.
    • If you microwave them for a few seconds before serving the chocolate chips will melt nicely - worth doing especially if your muffins are straight from the fridge.
    • Freeze for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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    1. Stephanie says

      December 09, 2022 at 10:15 pm

      Hi, is the coconut milk from a tin or carton please

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      • Monika says

        December 10, 2022 at 9:43 am

        From a tin.

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