Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (or a mix of almond flour and oat flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (certified gluten-free)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (optional but helps with texture)
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs (or flaxseed egg for a vegan option)
- ½ cup coconut sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any dairy-free milk)
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil (or butter)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (helps with rising)
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (for blueberry muffins)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (for chocolate chip muffins)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (for extra crunch)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with coconut oil.
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and xanthan gum until well combined.
Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut sugar, almond milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Stir gently until just combined (do not overmix to keep the muffins light and fluffy).
Fold in Add-Ins (Optional):
- If using blueberries, chocolate chips, or nuts, gently fold them into the batter.
Fill the Muffin Tin:
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin liners, filling each about ¾ full.
Bake the Muffins:
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy warm or store for later!
Notes
✔️ Make it Vegan: Replace eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water per egg).
✔️ Dairy-Free Option: Use almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk instead of dairy milk.
✔️ For Extra Moisture: Add ½ cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana.
✔️ Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
✔️ Enhance the Flavor: Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or lemon zest for a unique twist!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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