These Lemon and Poppyseed Coconut Cupcakes are just the thing for a light afternoon tea or for the kids for a snack. They are full of goodness. Fiber from the coconut flour and made only with Stevia, these little gluten free treats won’t add to much to anyone’s waistline.
Lemon and Poppyseed Coconut Cupcakes
Sugar free and gluten free cupcakes made with coconut flour, lemon and poppyseeds, drizzled with a tangy lemon syrup.
Servings: 4 -6
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 30 drops liquid stevia or 1/4 teaspoon powdered stevia
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla or coconut nectar
- 1/4 cup sifted coconut flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder gluten free
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon of xylitol or coconut sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 205 C (400 F)
- Add in zest and juice of lemon.
- Add in poppy seeds.
- Pour batter into greased and lined muffins or cupcake holders.
- Bake for 15 – 22 minutes. This depends on how many you make.
- You will get 6 small cupcakes or 4 large cupcakes.
- Let cupcakes cool slightly on racks.
- When ready to serve, poke small holes in the top of cupcakes and drizzle lemon syrup over.
Lemon Syrup
A tangy slightly sweetened syrup – great for cupcakes and puddings.
