Gluten Free Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins
These gluten free buttermilk blueberry muffins are the perfect staple for breakfast, as a snack or dessert. They're made with gluten free flour, creamy buttermilk, and fresh blueberries; they are absolutely delicious.
Servings 12
Calories 197kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups gluten free flour blend see notes
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup see notes
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup avocado oil or coconut oil see notes
- 1 heaping cup blueberries plus extra, for topping
- 3 tablespoons cane sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, and adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Line a muffin tin with parchment liners and set aside.
- Combine all of the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Make a well in the center and add the egg. Gently whisk and pour in the rest of the wet ingredients: vanilla, maple syrup, buttermilk, and oil. Gently mix until combined: about 1 minute. *Do not over mix; some lumps are fine.*
- Very gently fold in the blueberries. Leave a few tablespoons for sprinkling on top.
- Divide the batter amongst the liners. Top off with a few blueberries, and sprinkle with cane sugar.
- Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes, and immediately decrease the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook for an additional 17-22 minutes, until they are golden brown around the edges and spring back when being gently poked with your finger.
- Let cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before carefully removing and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy with a nice glob of butter. They will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Sweetener: Maple syrup can be substituted for regular white sugar.
- Gluten free flour blend: I like to use Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Baking Flour, but you can alternatively use King Arthur: theirs is awesome, too!
- Coconut oil: If using coconut oil, be sure it is melted but at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 81mg
