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Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins

Moist, tender gluten-free blueberry muffins made with lemon zest, vanilla, and optionally dairy-free ingredients. A delicious and easy treat!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 1 muffin
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl for batter preparation

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • ½ cup oil of choice or dairy-free butter or regular butter, melted and cooled
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
  • zest from one small lemon
  • 1 ¾ cups gluten-free flour blend Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 works well
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
  • ½ cup dairy-free milk
  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare muffin tin with liners or grease.
  • Whisk oil and sugar together until combined.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Then stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk gluten-free flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • Add half of dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir gently.
  • Pour in dairy-free milk and stir until smooth. Then add remaining dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
  • Fold in blueberries gently to avoid mashing.
  • Divide batter into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let muffins cool for 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for longer storage. Reheat for a warm treat.