I'm a big muffin girl - I love them in all their forms, and I've made a great number of gluten-free muffins over the years that I've shared on this website! Whether it's a double chocolate muffin, a lemon poppyseed muffin, or these amazingly delicious blueberry muffins, I'm always a big fan. They're the perfect thing to make when you need quick breakfasts for the week, or you're having friends and family over for a Sunday brunch.
These blueberry muffins satisfy all of the blueberry muffin cravings: they're soft, fluffy, loaded with blueberries, lightly flavored with cinnamon for warmth, quick and easy to make, and of course, absolutely delicious! I hope you adore them as much as me and my taste testers did!
What ingredients do I need to make blueberry muffins?
- Unsweetened Applesauce: you could also use banana or pumpkin, but they will add more flavor.
- Coconut Sugar: for sweetness, you can use any granulated sweetener you like, but I would advise against a liquid sweetener here.
- Dairy-Free Milk: any of your favorites will work well here.
- Cashew Butter: it has the most neutral flavor, but you can use any nut or seed butter you like that isn't too oily.
- Coconut Oil: for softness and texture! Be sure to use refined if you don't want any coconut flavor.
- Vanilla Extract: a must in all baked goods!!
- Gluten-Free Oat Flour: this gives such a nice fluffy texture to the muffins! If you're grain-free, you could try to replace with cassava flour, though I haven't tested this.
- Superfine Almond Flour: adds extra fat and softness to these muffins.
- Flax Meal: this acts as a binder for this recipe.
- Baking Powder, Baking Soda, & Sea Salt
- Cinnamon: I love the warmth of cinnamon, add more or less to your tastes. You can also substitute with other warm spices of your choice.
- Blueberries: you can use fresh or frozen, see below for how to use frozen!
How do I make gluten-free blueberry muffins?
We love an easy-to-make recipe, and these healthy blueberry muffins are incredibly simple to put together.
First, you'll just whisk together all of the wet ingredients. Then, you'll add in all of the dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
Fold in the blueberries, divide the batter into the muffin pan, and bake! Then let them cool and enjoy. Full instructions are in the recipe card below!
Can I make muffins with frozen blueberries?
Yes, you can! However, to ensure the extra moisture doesn't make the gluten-free blueberry muffins too heavy, I recommend completely thawing and draining the blueberries of the excess water before using. Also, because the blueberries will be wetter, they may bleed into the batter, making it have blue swirls and coloring.
What's the best way to store muffins?
Like most baked goods, these are best fresh, but if you're planning to store them, you have a few options.
- These will keep well at room temperature in an airtight container for up to two days.
- You can keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, though they'll taste best in the first few days.
- They can be frozen in an airtight container for up to six months. To defrost, leave them at room temperature for about 30 minutes to an hour, or reheat them in the microwave or toaster.
Can I use another fruit instead?
Yes, absolutely! If blueberries aren't your favorite, feel free to replace them with a fruit you love. Some that I think would be great in this recipe are:
- Raspberries
- Cherries, halved or quartered
- Blackberries, halved if they're large
- Mango chunks
- Chopped apples
- Any other berry varieties
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