Blueberry Vanilla Muffins {gluten-free}

By Katie Baldridge on Sunday, September 29, 2013

Who doesn’t love blueberries?  In July we loaded up the kids and went blueberry picking.  It didn’t last long. 

The kids were hot and the thrill wore off faster than I would have liked.  But we did come away with 15lbs of blueberries when it was all said and done.

We ate some fresh, others we froze in anticipation for use in other recipes like smoothies, oatmeal, and muffins!

One of my favorite muffin recipes I am sharing with you today, blueberry vanilla muffins.  Blueberries are good for so many reasons.  Yes, they taste good and generally are a kid (and hubby) favorite.

Did you also know they are packed full of anti-oxidants and micro-nutrients?  They contain vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, and don’t forget the fiber!  

Blueberries are often over sprayed with pesticides so look for organic berries or low spray berries. And if you can’t find those then enjoy what you can get in moderation.    

Double or triple the recipe and store some in your freezer or fridge for an easy on the go breakfast for those busy got to get to school or work days.  Simply re-heat in a warm (250 degree) oven for 10-12 minutes while you are getting ready in the morning.  Or pack a frozen muffin in a lunch box for a lunch time treat (the muffin should be completely thawed by the time you or your child sits down to lunch).  

blueberry-vanilla muffin

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups gluten-free all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon gelatin granules* 
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup blueberries

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400.
  2. In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients mixing to combine.
  3. In a medium bowl combine the wet ingredients and whisk together.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in blueberries.
  6. Bake at 400 for 18-20 minutes or until done. 

*Gelatin is a natural food source, helps aid digestion, and great for joint health.  The purpose for gelatin in this recipe is to lessen any crumble gluten-free baked goods seem to have.  Don’t have gelatin on hand?  Substitute xanthan gum in it’s place.  

Katie is a military wife and mother of 4 with 1 on the way. She is passionate about family, food and serving the LORD. By day you may find her changing diapers, folding laundry, home educating her older children, and cooking three meals a day with a baby on her hip next to a sink of dirty dishes. By night she writes and shares recipes, tips, and tutorials for economical, nourishing and simple gluten-free foods at SimpleFoody.org. Join Katie and the Simple Foody Community on Facebook for encouragement on your journey to healthier living.

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  • Kelli Smith Allen

    Could the all purpose gluten free flour be solely almond flour or coconut flour?

    • http://www.happywivesclub.com/ Fawn @ Happy Wives Club

      Oooh, that’s a great question! I look forward to getting Katie’s response.

    • Kelli Smith Allen

      That is what is in my cupboard. I know they are both gluten-free but didn’t know if it had to be a particular gluten-free mix for the recipe to work.

    • http://www.simplefoody.org/ Katie@SimpleFoody

      Kelli, Almond flour may work, but coconut flour definitely will not work as it has completely different baking properties than grain based flours. If you want to use almond flour I would make these substitutions. Decrease the milk to 1/3 cup, omit the oil, and decrease the blueberries to 1/2 cup. The recipe won’t be the exact same as if you used a grain based flour but it will be close.

  • Kriss

    Where do I get gelatin? Xantham gum is a budget killer!

    • http://www.simplefoody.org/ Katie@SimpleFoody

      Kriss, gelatin is sold is most stores. Knox is the most common brand and can be found in the baking aisle. You want unflavored gelatin.

  • Jackie M

    This was a great recipe! I used Almond Milk so I did have to add a little more to loosen the batter!

    • http://www.happywivesclub.com/ Fawn @ Happy Wives Club

      I have a dairy allergy so it’s great to know this can work with almost milk! Thanks, Jackie.