Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
Who says gluten-free has to mean flavor-free? These muffins are moist, fluffy, and packed with rich chocolate chips. No weird textures. No cardboard taste. Just pure, sweet perfection. They come together in minutes and disappear even faster. Your gluten-eating friends won’t suspect a thing. The secret? A perfect blend of gluten-free flour and just the right amount of sweetness. Whether you’re celiac, avoiding wheat, or just love a good muffin, these will win you over. Bake them once, and you’ll wonder why you ever settled for dry, dense, store-bought versions.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
Soft, chocolate-packed, and completely gluten-free—these muffins prove that avoiding wheat doesn’t mean giving up good taste.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum if not in flour blend
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup milk or almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup chocolate chips gluten-free
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat it to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a muffin tin.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and xanthan gum.
- Prepare wet mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet, stirring until just combined.
- Add chocolate chips: Gently mix them in, saving a few for topping.
- Fill muffin cups: Pour batter evenly into liners, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake: Place in the oven for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.
- Cool slightly & enjoy: Let them sit for 5 minutes, then dig in.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Muffin)
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamin & Mineral Content (Per Muffin)
- Iron: 7%
- Calcium: 6%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Potassium: 4%
- Vitamin B6: 3%
Tips for Extra Flavor
- Use coconut sugar for a deeper sweetness.
- Swap butter for coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
- Add a teaspoon of cinnamon for warmth.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top for a crunchy finish.
