Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
45 min.
12
213kcal

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These gluten-free blueberry muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They're perfect for a morning meal, brunch, or even an afternoon snack. With a soft and fluffy texture, these muffins are packed with the sweet and tangy flavor of blueberries. The recipe is not only gluten-free but also vegetarian, making it accessible to a wide range of people.

The muffins come together easily with simple ingredients and a straightforward preparation method. They are ready in just 45 minutes, making them a convenient option for busy mornings or when you're craving a fresh-baked treat. The end result is a batch of beautifully golden brown muffins with a delightful aroma that's sure to impress.

These muffins are not just delicious but also provide a good source of nutrients. With a moderate calorie count and a good balance of macronutrients, they can fit into a well-rounded diet. The flavonoid content, including antioxidants like cyanidin, petunidin, and delphinidin, offers additional health benefits. So, whether you're following a gluten-free diet or simply looking for a tasty treat, these gluten-free blueberry muffins are sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 1.5 cups blueberries 
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour gluten-free all-purpose
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted cooled melted (1 stick)
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup milk whole
  • teaspoon xanthan gum 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly butter or grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with paper liners.Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt in a medium bowl until blended.
  2. Whisk together butter, milk, eggs, lemon zest and vanilla in a large bowl until combined. Stir in flour mixture until partially moistened. Fold in blueberries until evenly mixed. Batter will be thick, do not over stir.Divide batter evenly between muffin cups, filling each about three-fourths full.
  3. Bake 10 minutes. Rotate pan and continue to bake about 10 minutes longer or until muffins are golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 3 minutes.
  4. Serve warm or remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories213kcal
Protein6.53%
Fat38.57%
Carbs54.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.01
Glycemic Load
9.97
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.124347826087%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.57mg
Petunidin
5.83mg
Delphinidin
6.55mg
Malvidin
12.5mg
Peonidin
3.75mg
Catechin
0.98mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.31mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
1.42mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:213.45kcal
10.67%
Fat:9.57g
14.73%
Saturated Fat:5.31g
33.21%
Carbohydrates:30.65g
10.22%
Net Carbohydrates:27.94g
10.16%
Sugar:15.58g
17.31%
Cholesterol:52.56mg
17.52%
Sodium:191.88mg
8.34%
Protein:3.65g
7.29%
Fiber:2.71g
10.85%
Calcium:73.72mg
7.37%
Vitamin A:307.99IU
6.16%
Iron:1.01mg
5.6%
Phosphorus:46.59mg
4.66%
Selenium:2.94µg
4.21%
Vitamin K:4.29µg
4.08%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.87%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.34%
Vitamin D:0.42µg
2.8%
Vitamin E:0.42mg
2.79%
Vitamin C:2.22mg
2.7%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.42%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.55%
Folate:5.35µg
1.34%
Potassium:45.5mg
1.3%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.27%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.11%