Gluten-Free Blueberry Bliss Muffins
Indulge in these delightful and healthy blueberry muffins that are not only gluten-free but also refined sugar-free and dairy-free. Perfect for a wholesome dessert or snack, these muffins combine the natural sweetness of bananas with the vibrant flavors of wild blueberries. Enjoy the simple pleasure of baking at home with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
🍌 2 mashed bananas
🥚 2 eggs
🥜 1/4 cup (60 ml) peanut butter
🌾 1/3 cup (80 ml) gluten-free oat/almond flour
🥄 1 teaspoon baking powder
🌿 1 teaspoon cinnamon
🫐 1 cup (240 ml) fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
1- Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2- Mash Bananas:
- In a metal mixing bowl, use a fork to mash the bananas until they're smooth and lump-free.
3- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- Crack the eggs into the mashed bananas.
- Add the peanut butter.
- Mix these wet ingredients thoroughly until combined.
4- Prepare Batter:
- Gradually add the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and cinnamon to the wet mixture.
- Stir until you form a smooth, uniform batter.
5- Incorporate Blueberries:
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Ensure they are incorporated throughout the batter without crushing.
6- Prepare Muffin Pan:
- Line a 12-cup dark non-stick muffin pan with white paper muffin liners.
7- Distribute Batter:
- Evenly distribute the batter among the muffin cups.
- Fill them about three-quarters full.
8- Bake Muffins:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Check if the tops are golden-brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9- Cool Muffins:
- Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool slightly in the pan.
10- Transfer to Wire Rack:
- Move the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
11- Store Muffins:
- Store any leftover muffins in an air-tight container to maintain freshness.
Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Total Time: 20-27 minutes
Servings:10 muffins
Calories: 95 per muffin Protein: 4 g Fat: 4.5 g Carbohydrates: 11 g Fiber: 1.8 g
Equipment:
- Metal mixing bowl
- Metal fork
- Metal spoon/ladle
- 12-cup dark non-stick muffin pan
- White paper muffin liners
- Wire rack
- Oven
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure that bananas are ripe for natural sweetness.
- Wild blueberries enhance flavor and color but regular blueberries can also be used.
- For best results, do not overmix the batter after adding dry ingredients.
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