The Greatest Wholesome Blueberry Muffins (gluten free!)

Usually I don’t LOVE to assert issues are the perfect, particularly in my line of labor. Nevertheless, once I’m in a position to make blueberry muffins each nutritious and unimaginable, I get a bit excited. Much more thrilled once I in some way was in a position to make these wholesome blueberry muffins each gluten free AND dairy free so that everybody can take pleasure in them. Leaping for pleasure over right here!

I first made these stunning blueberry oatmeal muffins years in the past once I wanted them essentially the most: just a few days after I got here down with a fully dreadful cough coupled with a scarcity of sleep. I stumbled into the kitchen early one morning and found further blueberries sitting within the fridge, begging to be thrown into some muffin batter. So off to bake I went!

It neared 7am; Tony was nonetheless sleeping as I pulled the big muffins out of the oven and set them on the cooling rack. My goodness, they had been beautiful and bursting with juicy blue shade. I left a observe for T to attempt them, then went out to run just a few errands.

Upon my return, Tony had already eaten two! He burst into the room and requested how I had created the finest “sugar cookie” muffins he’s ever had. How lovely that he thinks my wholesome blueberry muffins style like sugar cookies, proper?! Because of this I am keen on him.

It did make sense although for the reason that muffins had been made with almond flour; most sugar cookies name for almond extract, so he wasn’t that far off his muffin sport.

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What makes these blueberry muffins wholesome?

As a substitute of your typical bakery-style blueberry muffins (that are scrumptious and a must-try, little doubt), I created a model that focuses on nutritious, extra healthful components aka what I do finest.

There’s no butter, no refined sweeteners, no gluten and no dairy in these wholesome blueberry muffins. They’re really the right grab-and-go muffin and nice for teenagers, too!

Every little thing you’ll have to make wholesome blueberry muffins

These scrumptious blueberry oatmeal muffins are filled with nutritious components however nonetheless have that fantastic, nostalgic blueberry muffin taste. Or in the event you’re like Tony, that “sugar cookie” taste. YUM. Right here’s what you’ll have to make them:

• Almond flour & oat flour: the bottom of the muffins is made up of a mix of oat flour and almond flour, two very accessible gluten free flours. See beneath for a simple method to make your individual oat flour at residence!
• Pure maple syrup: the muffins are naturally sweetened with a touch of maple syrup. Actually, the quantity is PERFECT and helps the blueberry taste shine by. I like darkish maple syrup as a result of it tends to have a richer taste.
• Olive oil: you’ll want only a tablespoon of olive oil for a bit enhance of wholesome fat. Melted coconut oil would work, too.
• A splash of vinegar: there’s a trace of apple cider vinegar within the muffins which helps them to rise correctly. You may as well use white vinegar or lemon juice if that’s what you will have readily available. Don’t fear you received’t be capable to style it!
• Eggs: once I initially created this recipe, I used just one egg. After additional testing, I’ve up to date the recipe to make use of two eggs. They’re simply a lot fluffier and scrumptious this manner. Notes on subs beneath!
• Dairy free milk: To maintain these blueberry oatmeal muffins dairy free, I baked them with almond milk, however you can too use your favourite dairy-free milk of selection.
• Baking staples: you’ll additionally want some vanilla extract, baking soda & salt.
• Contemporary blueberries: lastly, I’d advocate utilizing recent blueberries on this recipe as a result of to me, they’re all the time extra flavorful. Be warned that in the event you select frozen, the muffins might find yourself with a bit little bit of a blueberry-purple shade.

Learn how to make your individual oat flour

Excellent news, you may simply make your individual oat flour proper at residence to make use of on this blueberry muffin recipe. Try my tutorial on easy methods to make selfmade oat flour proper at residence. Really easy!

Can I make these wholesome blueberry muffins vegan?

We expect these blueberry oatmeal muffins may also be made vegan however merely utilizing 2 flax eggs rather than the common eggs, nonetheless, we haven’t examined them to make certain. Tell us in the event you give it a attempt, then be sure you go away a remark beneath!

Completely different flour substitutions

I don’t advocate subbing in another flour for the almond flour. Nevertheless, I believe you could possibly sub in all goal flour or a gluten free all goal flour for the oat flour; chances are you’ll want so as to add a splash extra milk although!

Ideas for making the perfect wholesome blueberry muffins

• Pack your almond flour. If you measure the almond flour be sure you pack it similar to you’d with brown sugar. Nevertheless, don’t pack your oat flour.
• Coat your blueberries. Earlier than including the blueberries to your muffin batter toss them in a bit oat flour. This may forestall them from turning the muffins blue!
• Use recent blueberries. Utilizing recent blueberries helps the muffins from seizing up. Frozen blueberries will work; however I like utilizing recent on this recipe!
• Don’t skip the muffin liners: Be certain that so as to add liners to your muffin tin, and that you just spray the within of your muffin liners with nonstick cooking spray to stop muffins from sticking.

Make it right into a wholesome blueberry muffin bread

I believe these wholesome blueberry muffins could be made right into a scrumptious bread! Merely pour the batter into an 8×4 inch loaf pan greased and lined with parchment paper. Bake for 40-50 minutes till a toothpick comes out clear.

You may as well attempt my superb Good Morning Almond Flour Blueberry Muffin Bread for a scrumptious, gluten free and dairy free bread possibility!

Learn how to retailer & freeze muffins

• To retailer: place these gluten free blueberry muffins on the counter in an hermetic container or bag for a day, then switch them to the fridge.
• To freeze: permit the muffins to chill utterly then put them in an hermetic container and place them within the freezer for as much as 3 months. As soon as able to reheat, you may thaw at room temperature, or warmth up within the microwave in 30 second intervals.

Instruments you’ll have to make these muffins

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I hope you like this wholesome blueberry muffin recipe! And naturally, no disgrace in slathering your favourite nut butter on them. When you make them be sure you go away a remark & a ranking so I understand how you preferred them. Take pleasure in, xo!

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Bold Kitchen | Pictures by: Eat Love Eats

This submit was initially revealed on January tenth, 2016, republished on March eighth, 2021, and republished on July twelfth, 2023.