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    Home » Muffins

    17 Yummy Gluten Free Muffin Recipes

    Published: Mar 16, 2021 · Modified: Jun 14, 2021 by Christine · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    Pumpkin, blueberry, banana, chocolate... whatever flavor you're craving - enjoy 17 delicious gluten free muffin recipes, all in one place!

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    When you want a quick and easy snack, muffins are the way to go - they're so versatile with healthy options and plenty of tasty add-ins. They're typically simple to make and store really well. Most of the time they're easy to adapt to being low sugar or egg free and dairy free too. And if those weren't enough reasons to love muffins, here are 17 more reasons (recipes!) to love them!

    Equipment needed to make muffins

    • Muffin tin - I use a 12 cup pan in most of my recipes. There is one that I use a mini-pan for though, so check that out if you don't have one (they are super convenient and the bake time is really quick)
    • Sturdy spoon - good quality spoons make everything easier!
    • Rubber spatula - makes scraping the batter into the muffin cups less messy
    • Kitchen scale - the most accurate way to measure flours

    Pro tips!

    With all of the muffin recipes I've developed over the years here on the Zest For Baking site, there are a few things that I've found will ensure you have a delicious, fluffy, high rising, flavor-filled muffin.

    1. Make sure the ingredients are at room temperature - eggs, milk, butter, anything that's cold should be brought to room temperature for the best textured muffins.
    2. Measure flours by weight - all the weight measurements here on Zest For Baking are given in grams. I can't stress enough to measure by weight. Not all of my ingredients are weighed, but flours are a must!
    3. Mix the batter - aside from mix-ins like delicate berries, the batter should be mixed for a couple minutes to get the nice volume. No flat muffins!
    4. Rest time for the batter - it's not just kids that need a rest time, gluten free batter does too! The texture will be so much lighter and the tops will rise nicely.

    FAQ's

    What flour is best for these gluten free muffins?

    I don't use one flour exclusively for my recipes. Because one flour doesn't always work well across the board for everything. What works in yeast breads, doesn't always work in quick breads. That being said, I do use a gluten free flour mix often in recipes. It's a flour I developed and works wonderfully in certain recipes. I also use sorghum flour, rice flour, starches and even coconut flour in recipes.

    Are these healthy muffins?

    Some are, some aren't and others have healthier options that can be substituted.

    How do I get my muffins to rise tall?

    The key to high rising, fluffy muffins is in the temperature of the ingredients, the way everything is measured, the way they're mixed and the rest time for the batter. (Reference my Pro tips above for more info!)

    Do any of these recipes use almond flour?

    Yes! They sure do! Almond flour is a great flour to bake with - definitely check out the peanut butter muffins and chocolate chip muffins.

    More gluten free bread recipes!

    • Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins
    • Gluten Free Dairy Free Dinner Rolls (without Yeast!)
    • Gluten Free Blueberry Bread
    • 41 Gluten Free Pumpkin Recipes: Breads, Muffins, Pancakes and Waffles
    • The Best Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread
    Irresistible Gluten Free Banana Muffins {Dairy Free}
    Warm, fresh from the oven and perfectly sweetened gluten free banana muffins will satisfy that craving for banana bread but in less than half the time!
    Get the recipe
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    Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins
    Delicious, perfectly spiced gluten free pumpkin muffins! Super easy to make and incredibly tasty.
    Get the recipe
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    The Best Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Muffins
    Enjoy delicious, fresh plump blueberries and a burst of lemon in these gluten free lemon blueberry muffins.
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    Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Muffins {Dairy Free}
    These fluffy, high rising, sweet gluten free chocolate chip muffins are over the top delicious. They’re super tender with chunks of semi-sweet chocolate dotting every bite!
    Get the recipe
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    Gluten Free Peanut Butter Muffins {Dairy Free}
    Instead of a sugar filled treat, sink your teeth into these decadent gluten free peanut butter muffins!
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    Buckwheat Muffins {Dairy Free}
    Healthy, hearty and super simple - These buckwheat muffins need to be in your recipe book! They are incredibly tasty and a delicious way to get a healthy dose of flax seeds into your diet.
    Get the recipe
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    Gluten Free Apple Muffins {Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free}
    Start your morning off right with these gluten free apple muffins! They're dairy free and refined sugar free too, but you'd never know it!
    Get the recipe
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    Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins {Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free}
    Fluffy,sweet and bursting with citrus flavor, these gluten free lemon poppy seed muffins make a perfect snack or on the go breakfast.
    Get the recipe
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    Marvelous Gluten Free Banana Blueberry Muffins
    Filled with plump blueberries and yummy banana flavor, these moist, gluten free banana blueberry muffins are perfect for on the go snacking or a busy breakfast meal.
    Get the recipe
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    Vegan Pumpkin Muffins
    These vegan pumpkin muffins check all the boxes - they taste amazing, come together quickly and are vegan and gluten free!
    Get the recipe
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    Gluten Free Flourless Muffins
    These delicious Flourless Muffins are made in a blender so they're super easy! They're gluten free and dairy free too!
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    Blender Gluten Free Mini Muffins with Chocolate Chips in a muffin cup.
    Gluten Free Strawberry Muffins
    Fresh and deliciously sweet, these gluten free strawberry muffins will send your taste buds into overdrive!
    Get the recipe
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    Gluten Free Carrot Muffins (Dairy Free)
    Enjoy delicious gluten free carrot muffins - they're tender, easy to make and they taste amazing!
    Get the recipe
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    Easy Gluten Free Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins [Dairy Free]
    A delicious, hearty gluten free blueberry oatmeal muffin - perfect for whenever you need a quick snack!
    Get the recipe
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    How to Make Cranberry Orange Muffins (Gluten Free & Easy)
    These buttery and delicious cranberry orange muffins are gluten free and dairy free and loaded with plump cranberries and orange zest for bursts of flavor in every bite.
    Get the recipe
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    Delicious Apple Quinoa Muffins
    You won’t believe how tasty these apple quinoa muffins are! They’re hearty, lightly spiced and incredibly delicious plus they’re packed with delicious ingredients without being heavy.
    Get the recipe
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    Simple Gluten Free Honey Muffins
    A light and delicious gluten free honey muffin that mixes up quickly and tastes amazing.
    Get the recipe
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    Hope you enjoy these recipes! Oh and if you haven't gotten your collection of 15 gluten free bread recipes, grab that below!

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    Comments

    1. Melinda

      March 16, 2021 at 12:27 pm

      I’d love to get the download. I’m already signed up for your site. I filled it out again just to get the 17 muffins and it didn’t arrive. Is there some way you could get them to me? Thanks Melinda

      Reply
      • Christine

        March 16, 2021 at 11:33 pm

        Hi Melinda,

        Thanks for asking! So it's not a download - the recipes are linked in the post - scroll down a bit and you'll see the banana muffins one is the first one.

        Hope that helps!

        Christine

        Reply
    2. Sandy Allison

      March 16, 2021 at 6:56 pm

      Christine, I love your recipes and would love to download you muffin recipes. I only see the bread group. Could you help me please. Thank you, Sandy

      Reply
      • Christine

        March 16, 2021 at 11:55 pm

        Hi Sandy,

        So it looks like a tech glitch on my part and the links to the recipes are not highlighted like they should be! For instance, the banana muffins recipe should have a 'Get the Recipe' button beside it.

        I'm fixing it as fast as I can!

        Christine

        Reply
    3. Irish Girl

      March 16, 2021 at 11:06 pm

      I I got the email about the 17 gluten free muffin recipes, click on the link, was salivating looking at the photos, but then couldn’t find a link for any of the recipes 😒 Can someone please tell me where to find the recipes?

      Reply
      • Christine

        March 17, 2021 at 7:45 am

        Hi! Sorry about that- it's been fixed - the recipe links are right there next to the recipe now!

        Christine

        Reply
    4. Cathy

      March 18, 2021 at 2:27 pm

      Hi there! Love your page! I was wondering if these muffins rise well because all of them look very tiny.

      Reply
      • Christine

        March 20, 2021 at 7:52 pm

        Thanks Cathy!

        They do, most of them have nice crowns - a few are smaller, but I'll usually state so in the recipe.

        Christine

        Reply

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