gluten free muffins

Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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Everyone who knows me will know that I am a big lemon fan. Anything with lemon will always be a yes from me and the blend of lemon and poppy seeds is a much loved and delicious one.

The most important thing to remember when making muffins is not to overmix. It will lead to a dense, tough muffin and no one wants that! Otherwise, this recipe is a wonderfully simple process of mixing dry ingredients with the wet ones, a gently stir and bake to result in light as air, fluffy lemon muffins.

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Gluten Free Apple Muffins

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I love making muffins. They are simply combining dry ingredients with wet ingredients. A gentle stir and bake. There’s rarely any mixers involved and usually just one bowl. What could be easier!

The one tip I would give you and it’s important, is to gently combine the ingredients and not to over mix the batter as it will end up with tough muffins which no one wants.

This recipe is a great way to use up a cooking apple or two in the fridge and make light as air Gluten Free Apple Muffins for everyone to share.

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Spiced Apple Mini Cakes – Gluten Free & Dairy Free

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There’s something about the two words, spice and apple, that always catch my attention. They conjure up warm, comforting memories and I know I always have apples in the fridge so can usually make the recipe without too much trouble. Adding a mixture of some favourite spices just adds to the appeal of this recipe.

I have a wonderful tin from Nordic Ware and used it to make these mini apple shaped cakes but as I know it’s not a common tin to have, I made some in traditional muffin cases to make sure they also work that way too and yes, I can confirm they are perfect made in muffin cases.

The recipe is adapted from an original Nordic Ware one and has been converted from US measurements to metric with a few tweaks. I also used a plant based butter substitute in place of traditional butter but that’s up to you.

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Healthy Gingerbread Muffins – Gluten Free & Dairy Free Options available

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For a healthy muffin recipe, these gingerbread bites of deliciousness are so light and fluffy that you’re not sure really … could they be healthy … and the answer is absolutely!

They benefit from the addition of some warm, fragrant spices and treacle and can be made in about half an hour. Perfect for breakfast or a treat with a cuppa. The smell in the house while these are baking will bring everyone to the kitchen.

I’ve written both the regular and gluten free options below so everyone can enjoy these delicious muffins. To make these muffins Dairy Free, sub the greek yoghurt with a soy or almond plant based yoghurt. Ticking all the boxes right there!

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Christmas Pudding Muffins – Gluten Free option included

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What to do with leftover or extra Christmas pudding? Well I’ve made ice cream with it for two years in a row and I wanted to try something a bit different.

Making muffins means you can have smaller treats, they can be frozen and you don’t have to add butter or sugar to the recipe. All positive things. The final clincher for this recipe has to be that you need no equipment. Just a bowl and your muffin tin of choice.

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Cranberry & Almond Muffins – Gluten Free option included

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Originally a recipe from Olive Magazine, I’ve adapted it and also am offering a Gluten Free method if needed. Both worked out really well and this is probably one of the easiest recipes to make and bake. No equipment needed, just a whisk and a large spoon. No forward planning as you melt the butter and no extra calories with lots of buttercream.

All in all, it’s a winner!

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Cherry & Almond Muffins – Gluten Free

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A little while ago I made a Cherry Loaf Cake and it was just so lovely. It’s proven very popular with everyone which always makes me very happy! The recipe is also here on the website if you want to take a look: https://www.cozebakes.com/2020/06/09/cherry-loaf-cake/#more-2831

I kept thinking I would like to make something similar in gluten free form and felt muffins would lend themselves well to the adaption and so these Cherry & Almond Muffins were born.

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Chai Spice Raisin & Carrot Muffins – Low Fat, Gluten Free (regular recipe included)

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Sometimes I get absent minded while baking and make a mistake. Now and then, those mistakes turn into a new recipe that works out wonderfully and all is well again.

I wanted to make scones with a healthy twist, less sweet but full of flavour and decided to try mixing these ingredients. I used raisins as I had them but wanted them a bit plump as they can sometimes be hard to bite once baked. I covered the raisins with warm water and accidently threw the whole lot instead of draining them and it worked out ok! Suddenly the recipe turned from scones to muffins.

The mix of all spices works really well with the carrot and gives these muffins a lovely warm bite. They will last for up to 5 days in the fridge, in an airtight container and I just popped mine into the microwave before enjoying them.

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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Yes indeed there are such wonderful things as the perfect gluten free chocolate chip muffins and this recipe is possibly one of the best. Bragging I know but it works and it works really well.

They are light and airy just as muffins should be and with the reduced sugar quantity, still full of just the right amount of sweetness with your morning beverage or for an afternoon pick me up. Please ….. give them a try and let me know how you get on 🙂

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