Deliciously Oaty Gluten-Free Muffins
Start your day off right with these Deliciously Oaty Gluten-Free Muffins! Bursting with wholesome flavors, these muffins are crafted from nutritious gluten-free oats and packed with fiber, making them a perfect low-carb breakfast or snack. With a hint of cinnamon, sweet bursts of dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans, these muffins strike a harmonious balance between taste and health. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven slathered with butter or honey, or take them to go in your lunchbox. Even the gluten lovers in your home won't be able to resist these delightful treats! Thanks to the original Oat Pan Bread recipe, these muffins have been lovingly adapted to be gluten-free without compromising on taste, thanks to their hearty ingredients.
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Servings
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Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
gluten-free oats
1 cup (ground)
gluten-free old fashioned oats
1 cup (whole)
gluten-free rice flour
1/4 cup (none)
tapioca starch
1/4 cup (none)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (none)
cream of tartar
1 teaspoon (none)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
cinnamon
1 teaspoon (none)
xanthan gum
1/2 teaspoon (none)
brown sugar
3/4 cup (packed)
dried cranberries
1/2 cup (chopped if large)
chopped pecans
1/2 cup (chopped)
eggs
2 (beaten)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
buttermilk or soy milk
1 cup (none)
apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon (none)
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your muffin pans by spraying them generously with butter-flavored canola oil or greasing them with Spectrum shortening. Alternatively, you can utilize a few 4-inch loaf pans.
2
In a food processor, grind the gluten-free rolled oats until they have a texture finer than cornmeal.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients: ground oats, gluten-free old-fashioned oats, rice flour, tapioca starch, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, cinnamon, and xanthan gum. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the dry elements.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: beaten eggs, vanilla, buttermilk (or soy milk), apple cider vinegar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
5
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredient mixture and pour in the wet mixture. Stir gently until combined, taking care not to overmix. Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped pecans.
6
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pans, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before carefully turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9
Enjoy the muffins warm, spread with butter or drizzled with honey, and store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to several days.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Deliciously Oaty Gluten-Free Muffins?
They are wholesome, fibrous muffins made from gluten-free oats, packed with cranberries and pecans, and flavored with cinnamon.
Are these muffins suitable for a gluten-free diet?
Yes, these muffins are specifically crafted to be gluten-free by using gluten-free oats, rice flour, and tapioca starch.
What temperature should I preheat my oven to?
The oven should be preheated to 400°F (200°C) before baking the muffins.
How should I prepare the muffin pans?
You should spray them generously with butter-flavored canola oil or grease them with Spectrum shortening.
What types of oats are required for this recipe?
The recipe requires one cup of ground gluten-free oats and one cup of whole gluten-free old-fashioned oats.
How fine should I grind the oats?
The oats should be ground in a food processor until they reach a texture finer than cornmeal.
What gluten-free flours are used in these muffins?
The recipe uses a combination of gluten-free rice flour and tapioca starch.
What leavening agents are used in the batter?
The recipe uses a combination of baking soda and cream of tartar to help the muffins rise.
Is xanthan gum necessary for this recipe?
Yes, 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum is included to provide structure and binding in the absence of gluten.
Can I use a milk alternative?
Yes, the recipe allows for either one cup of buttermilk or one cup of soy milk.
What kind of oil is used in the batter?
The recipe calls for two tablespoons of vegetable oil.
What sweetener is used in these muffins?
The muffins are sweetened with 3/4 cup of packed brown sugar.
What fruit is included in the recipe?
1/2 cup of dried cranberries is folded into the batter; you should chop them if they are large.
What nuts are recommended for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of chopped pecans for added crunch.
How many eggs do I need?
You will need two beaten eggs for this muffin recipe.
What is the purpose of apple cider vinegar in the recipe?
1/2 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar is mixed with the wet ingredients to help activate the leavening agents.
How should I mix the wet and dry ingredients?
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients, pour in the wet mixture, and stir gently until combined without overmixing.
How full should I fill the muffin cups?
You should fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with batter.
How long do the muffins need to bake?
Bake the muffins for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
How can I tell if the muffins are fully cooked?
A toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin should come out clean when they are done.
Can I use loaf pans instead of muffin pans?
Yes, you can utilize a few 4-inch loaf pans as an alternative to a standard muffin pan.
How should I cool the muffins?
Allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
What are some serving suggestions?
Enjoy them warm spread with butter or drizzled with honey.
How should I store leftover muffins?
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to several days.
Is this recipe high in fiber?
Yes, these muffins are described as being packed with fiber due to the hearty oat content.
What is the inspiration for this recipe?
These muffins were lovingly adapted from an original Oat Pan Bread recipe.
Does the recipe contain cinnamon?
Yes, the recipe includes one teaspoon of cinnamon for flavor.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 17 specific ingredients used to make these muffins.
Are these muffins considered low-carb?
The description identifies these as a perfect low-carb breakfast or snack option.
What is the primary texture of these muffins?
They are hearty and oaty with sweet bursts of fruit and a crunchy nut finish.