Gluten Free Muffin Recipes
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This collection of gluten free muffin recipes has something for everyone! The filling possibilities are endless, from blueberries and chocolate chips to carrots, zucchini, and nuts. Try a few of these healthy gluten free muffin recipes for an easy breakfast or snack.
Homemade muffins are one of my favorite snacks to keep on hand. They’re perfect to grab when you’re in a hurry, and they’re full of delicious flavor.
These gluten free muffin recipes are so easy to make with minimal prep time. When you have extra fruit or vegetables on hand, add them to a batch of homemade muffins for a delicious way to enjoy them.
Gluten-free baking is similar to regular baking, but there are some tips for making the best gluten free muffins. Follow these tricks to make muffins that taste just like their traditional versions.
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The Best Gluten Free Flour for Muffins
There are many different gluten free flour blends to choose from. I have a homemade gluten free flour mix that works well, but many store-bought versions are also good. I’ve had success with King Arthur’s Flour and Bob’s Red Mill.
With a gluten free flour blend, you can usually just substitute it for white flour cup for cup. If you’d rather use another naturally gluten free flour like almond flour or oat flour, you may not be able to simply swap it out for white flour in your favorite recipes.
How to Store Gluten Free Muffins
As with other gluten free baked goods, the texture of gluten free muffins is best the day they’re made. They can get a bit gritty by the second or third day. Once they’re done cooling, I like to freeze any muffins that won’t be eaten within 2 days. They can be defrosted at room temperature or warmed up in the microwave.
How to Keep Gluten Free Muffins from Falling Apart
Xanthan gum is a binding agent that’s used in many gluten free flour mixes. It helps to give baked goods structure and keeps them from falling apart. The proper proportion of wet and dry ingredients is also important if you want to achieve a nice moist texture in your gluten free muffins.
Gluten Free Baking Tips
- Batter: The batter should resemble regular muffin batter. Using eggs, baking soda, baking powder, and other traditional muffin ingredients results in a similar product. For best results, always follow the recipe instructions carefully.
- Mix-ins: Muffins are so easy to customize with different mix-ins. If you’re adapting a recipe by substituting the mix-ins, be sure to maintain the proportions listed in the original recipe so the mixture has the same moisture level.
- Muffin pan: Use cupcake liners or spray your muffin pan with baking spray. I typical fill the muffin tins about 3/4 of the way full for good-sized muffins that rise nicely.
- Baking time: Muffins usually take about 20 minutes to bake. Ovens do vary, so be sure to check the gluten free muffins with a toothpick before removing them from the oven.
Healthy Gluten-Free Muffin Recipes
Baking with oat flour is another option for gluten-free baking. Try my oat flour pancakes, oat flour waffles, oat flour banana bread, and oat flour chocolate chip cookies to get started with this healthy alternative to white flour.
