Bakery-Style Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins: Tall, Tender & Bursting
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These bakery-style gluten-free blueberry muffins are tall, domed, and loaded with juicy blueberries. Better than anything you can buy at the store.
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Ingredients Explained
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How to Make GF Blueberry Muffins (Step by Step)
Step 1: Whisk Dry, Mix Wet
Keep dry and wet ingredients separate until ready to combine. This prevents overmixing.
Step 2: Fold Gently
Pour wet into dry and fold with a spatula. Stop when there are still small flour pockets visible. These disappear in the oven. Overmixing = tough muffins.
Step 3: Fold in Berries
Gently fold in most of the blueberries. Reserve some to press on top after scooping into the tin — this guarantees visible berries on the surface.
Step 4: Fill Cups 3/4 Full
Use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop for even portions. Muffins need room to dome.
Step 5: Bake at 375°F
The higher temperature creates the initial burst of steam that makes muffins dome.
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Expert Tips
The Frozen Berry Trick
Even if using fresh berries, toss them in 1 tsp of GF flour before adding. This prevents them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
Fill to 3/4
Overfilling creates flat, mushroom-shaped muffins. Underfilling creates short, sad ones. 3/4 full is the sweet spot.
Use a Scoop
A medium cookie scoop ensures every muffin is the same size and bakes evenly.
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Batch-bake these on Sunday, freeze them, and pull one out every morning for a celiac-safe breakfast. That is smarter than buying $5 GF muffins at the bakery that may not even be truly gluten-free. Verify your baking powder and flour are safe with Check Gluten.
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Bakery-Style Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins: Tall, Tender & Bursting
These bakery-style gluten-free blueberry muffins are tall, domed, and loaded with juicy blueberries. Better than anything you can buy at the store.
Essentials
Ingredients
- 2 cups (280g) gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup (75g) melted butter or oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional but recommended)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
In a large bowl, whisk together the GF flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and lemon zest.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix — a few lumps are fine.
Gently fold in 1 1/4 cups of blueberries. Toss the remaining 1/4 cup with 1 tsp flour and set aside.
Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin cups (fill about 3/4 full). Press remaining floured blueberries on top.
Sprinkle with coarse sugar if using.
Bake for 22-28 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 185 per muffin | Carbs: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g
Nutrition information is an estimate provided by an online calculator.
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About the Author
Rachel Lopez
Recipe Developer & Certified Pastry Chef
Rachel is a classically trained pastry chef who transitioned to gluten-free baking after her daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease. She develops and tests every recipe on Check Gluten, ensuring they work perfectly with GF ingredients.
Meet our full team →Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or a registered dietitian before making dietary changes related to celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Read full disclaimer.
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