The last batch of muffins I made, Orange Blueberry Streusel Muffins, were not gluten free and so not everyone in the family was able to enjoy them. I promised that I will make a batch of gluten free ones and what better time than Monday when there was no school and we were stuck at home because of that huge snow storm. These muffins were fragrant, moist, and tender. Accompanied by warm mugs of hot chocolate, they were the perfect antidote to the nasty weather outside.
I chose to use whole grain oat flour for these muffins. Yes, it is gluten free but oat flour is often processed in facilities which handle gluten containing grains like wheat and rye. It may be a good idea for those who are extremely sensitive to gluten to purchase oat flour that is specifically labeled as such like Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Oat Flour. Oat flour has a higher level of soluble fiber than other grains and it gives baked goods a slighter sweeter and more tender crumb.
- ¾ cup (105g) oat flour
- ½ cup (60g) tapioca flour
- ½ cup (65g) corn starch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp guar gum
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp allspice
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup (60ml) canola oil
- ¼ cup (55g) sugar
- ¼ cup (60ml) buttermilk
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup (75g) blueberries
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12 standard size muffin pan with muffin liners.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
- In a large bowl, add all wet ingredients. Using a hand whisk, whisk till combined. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
- Fold in blueberries.
- Divide batter evenly into lined muffin pan about ⅔ full. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of muffin comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer muffins to wire rack to cool completely.
Time to sit down and savor these with a mug of hot chocolate or a cup of tea.
Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎
Biren, I also made banana cupcake yesterday with canola oil. Next time I will use your recipe, sounds so healthy. BTW what is guar gum?
What a coincidence!
Guar gum is extracted from the guar bean and is a natural food thickener, binder, and emulsifier. It is used in gluten free baking so that the baked goods do not deflate or become too crumbly after baking.
My goodness, these muffins are just leaping out of that screen. They look delicious! I love your idea of using oat flour. Healthy and tasty.
What a great batch of treats after working hard in that cold weather you got on the long weekend. In Edmonton our long weekend was Family Day so this would’ve been the perfect treat for us to enjoy as a family. Definitely hot chocolate for this sweet tooth.
Truly an great looking batch of muffins. I haven’t spent too much time baking gluten-free pastries but have a friend who is gluten intolerant and requested I make her more gluten-free goodness. I’ll have to save these for the next time she comes around.
Thanks for sharing your gluten free muffin recipe Biren, they do look good with the blueberries peaking out;-) I heard about your latest storm, wow, will it ever quit?? Oh well, good idea to enjoy baking and, of course, a mug of hot chocolate!
Thanks Pacheopatty! We had a total of 19 inches of snow! Gotta do more baking to chase the blues away. 🙂
Go go gluten free! I love gluten free recipes that make the food look delicious!!
I would never imagine these yummy banana blueberries to be gluten free, they look so perfect and delicious.
Biren, I feel so bad for you guys for that nasty storm out your way. Looks like it just doesn’t want to let up!
Those look absolutely gorgeous. I’m sorry that you got hit with another snow storm. Hopefully it’ll melt soon and spring will peek out. ::sigh:: I keep trying to comment but the captcha isn’t working. 🙁
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healthy delicious muffins for anytime
Perfect with hot chocolate and get me through the wet and cold weather outside.
They look lovely!
They look wonderful! I have never tried a banana berry mix in muffins, lovely 🙂 I am so intrigued by the tapioca flour and must look for it. Hope you are having a beautiful wee
Thanks Biren. Got to bookmark this gluten free recipe. It will be handy if I’m planning an outing with my friends who need this special diet.
Every time I see a gluten free recipe, I can’t help but feel grateful that no one is my family has gluten issues because gluten free flours and things like guar gum are so difficult to come by here. Makes me wonder how gluten intolerant people here, get by??
I do like that you made this with oat flour as I LOVE oats. It’s so sweet and nutty and even the smell of uncooked oats makes me …… happy I think LOL I’m know, I’m weird 😀 Love the photos!!!
Yum Biren! I’m going to pass these on to a good friend of my who is a celiac. She is always looking for yummy wheat free baked goods and this recipe definitely fits the bill!
always handy to have a gluten free recipe in my repetoire. thanks for sharing.
Biren these muffins definitely go along with a cup of coffee or tea. You should make that the last step of your recipe!
So anxious to taste the muffins that I forgot to include the hot chocolate in the pictures. 🙂
How lovely of you to provide a gluten free recipe! I love blueberry muffins -never had them with bananas though, sounds delish!
These muffins look delighful, really soft! Would be lovely to have one with my tea!
is definitely a healthier choice. look so delicious! (:
So sorry that winter seems never-ending… But keep on baking healthy, delicious muffins like these and savoring them with a cup of tea or hot chocolate and hopefully spring will show its face soon 🙂 I definitely want to bake more with oat flour and other gluten-free flours.
I wouldn’t even know those were gluten free! They look so moist!
Your muffins look delicious! I am enjoying following your blog and love the recipes you post, thank you so much! I left you a Stylish Blogger Award on my blog, http://kitchengroovy.blogspot.com/2011/02/italian-beef-stew-and-stylish-blogger.html
Thank you for all you contribute!
These muffins look wonderful! So healthy and they sound delish!
I noticed the use of guar gum in gluten free bakes, I wondered if I can get that at the bakery….the muffins looked really delicious and fluffy, would love to try it:)
I love the flavor of oats in baking Biren! These look moist, tender and delicious – would love one with my tea right now!
Hey Biren, these look wonderful, especially since my sweet tooth is acting up a bit. And the top almost looks like a really good cookie. Did you notice that?! Neat!
These muffins look healthy and delicious, Biren! I bet they are the perfect way to start the day!