Say hello to the best Gluten-Free Muffin Recipes around! This post includes over 15 delicious gluten-free muffins with plenty of vegan, dairy-free, paleo, and refined sugar-free options. All perfect to prep for a healthy breakfast or snack!

Homemade gluten-free muffins feel necessecary anytime of the year, don’t you think?

I typically like to whip up a batch of muffins every week and have them on hand for a sweet treat or easy breakfast option. That’s why I’ve made sure to master the ultimate healthy version of your typical muffin. Think fluffy, moist, and perfectly sweet from unrefined sugar like maple syrup or coconut sugar!

This post includes my favorite gluten-free muffin recipes with a variety of flavors like banana nut, lemon poppyseed, chocolate chip and peanut butter! You’re bound to find something you love and the best part is they’re all gluten-free, vegan-friendly and refined sugar-free!

A few tips for the BEST gluten-free muffins:

  • Ensure your leaveners (baking soda & baking powder) are fresh!
  • Use a large cookie scoop to fill the muffin cups, which makes sure they’re all the same size…and is way easier & less messy!
  • Make sure to fill the muffin cups to the right level (usually 2/3 to 3/4 full) so you just a nice fluffy muffins with a beautiful domed top.
  • Stick to the recommended flours for the best results. In gluten-free baking, switching flours can drastically change the outcome of the muffins.

What you’ll need for the best gluten-free muffins!

GLUTEN-FREE VEGAN LEMON POPPYSEED MUFFINS

Gluten-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan – Soy-Free – Refined Sugar-Free 

Healthy Lemon Poppyseed Muffins made extra fluffy and topped with a delicious lemon glaze! Gluten-free, vegan, and perfect for a springtime breakfast or snack!

These Lemon Poppyseed Muffins are topped with a lemony glaze to bring out the tart, vibrant flavors of the tender, poppyseed-filled muffins! These gluten-free and vegan muffins are the perfect breakfast, snack, or lunchbox addition for spring.

VEGAN DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MUFFINS

Gluten-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan – Soy-Free – Refined Sugar-Free 

These Gluten-Free Vegan Double Chocolate Muffins are tender, super chocolatey, and absolutely delicious. They are perfect for chocolate lovers! n-free, vegan, and perfect for a springtime breakfast or snack!

These Gluten-Free Vegan Double Chocolate Muffins are tender, super chocolatey, and absolutely delicious. They are perfect for chocolate lovers!

PALEO ALMOND BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA MUFFINS

Gluten-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan – Soy-Free – Refined Sugar-Free – Paleo

These Paleo Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins taste just like your mom’s homemade banana chocolate chip muffins, but way healthier than the ones you remember. They’re gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and have no sugar added – these muffins are sweetened with only bananas!

These Paleo Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins taste just like your mom's homemade banana chocolate chip muffins, but way healthier than the ones you remember. They're gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and have no sugar added - these muffins are sweetened with only bananas!

GLUTEN-FREE VEGAN CARROT CAKE MUFFINS

Gluten-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan – Soy-Free – Refined Sugar-Free – Paleo

These Gluten-Free Vegan Carrot Cake Muffins are so delicious and made with just one bowl in ten minutes. They’re the perfect healthy breakfast or snack to enjoy all year long. You’ll love these simple carrot muffins! 

These Gluten-Free Vegan Carrot Cake Muffins are so tender and flavorful! They're the perfect healthy breakfast or snack to enjoy all year long. You'll love these simple carrot muffins!

FLOURLESS APPLE CINNAMON MUFFINS FROM HUMMUSAPIEN

Gluten-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan – Soy-Free – Refined Sugar-Free 

These Flourless Apple Cinnamon Muffins are perfect during the Fall months or anytime you’re craving a healthy breakfast! Alexis made them naturally gluten-free and packed with 6 grams of protein per muffin!

PALEO BANANA BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

Gluten-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan – Soy-Free – Refined Sugar-Free – Paleo

These Paleo Banana Blueberry Muffins are moist, sweet, and make the perfect quick snack or easy breakfast. They’re gluten-free, grain-free and sweetened only with bananas – they also freeze super well, so they’re great for meal prepping!!

These Paleo Banana Blueberry Muffins are moist, sweet, and make the perfect quick snack or easy breakfast. They're gluten-free, grain-free and sweetened only with bananas - they also freeze super well, so they're great for meal prepping!

CINNAMON ROLL MUFFINS FROM MAMMA KNOWS GLUTEN-FREE

Gluten-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan – Soy-Free – Refined Sugar-Free 

How gooey and delicious do these gluten-free cinnamon roll muffins look?! The perfect muffin recipe for brunch with an optional dairy-free version making them a healthy alternative to any classic cinnamon roll!

PALEO MORNING GLORY MUFFINS

Gluten-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan – Soy-Free – Refined Sugar-Free – Paleo

These Paleo Morning Glory Muffins are loaded with bananas, shredded carrots, toasted walnuts, and golden raisins. These easy muffins have NO added sugar – they’re sweetened entirely with bananas! They’re the perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack.

These Paleo Morning Glory Muffins are loaded with bananas, shredded carrots, toasted walnuts, and golden raisins. These easy muffins have NO added sugar - they're sweetened entirely with bananas! They're the perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA MUFFINS

Gluten-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan – Soy-Free – Refined Sugar-Free 

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are loaded with chocolate chunks and have a peanut butter swirl – you’d never guess that they’re gluten-free and the batter is sweetened entirely with bananas!

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are loaded with chocolate chunks and have a peanut butter swirl - you'd never guess that they're gluten-free and the batter is sweetened entirely with bananas!

VEGAN GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN APPLE MUFFINS

Gluten-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan – Soy-Free – Refined Sugar-Free 

These Pumpkin Apple Muffins are a healthy breakfast treat that’s full of fall flavor. This easy recipe is gluten free, refined sugar free, and vegan.

These Pumpkin Apple Muffins are a healthy breakfast treat that's full of fall flavor. This easy recipe is gluten free, refined sugar free, and vegan.

WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MUFFINS FROM THE MINDFUL HAPA

Gluten-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan – Soy-Free – Refined Sugar-Free – Paleo

White chocolate and raspberries might be the ultimate muffin flavor combination! Casey makes these grain-free and dairy-free with almond flour, coconut flour and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness!

PALEO LEMON BLUEBERRY MUFFINS FROM THE NUTRITIOUS KITCHEN

Gluten-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan – Soy-Free – Refined Sugar-Free – Paleo

These bakery-style muffins are perfect for summertime baking! Bursting with fresh lemon and blueberries with grain-free flours and no refined sugar!

PALEO BANANA NUT MUFFINS

Gluten-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan – Soy-Free – Refined Sugar-Free – Paleo

You would never guess that these Paleo Banana Nut Muffins have no added sugar. All the sweetness comes from the bananas! These gluten-free, banana-sweetened muffins make a great breakfast or snack.

You would never guess that these Paleo Banana Nut Muffins have no added sugar - all the sweetness comes from the bananas! These gluten-free muffins make a great breakfast or snack.

GLUTEN-FREE VEGAN CHOCOLATE CHIP PUMPKIN MUFFINS

Gluten-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan – Soy-Free – Refined Sugar-Free – Paleo

These Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins are fluffy, chocolatey, and full of warm pumpkin spices! These are perfect for meal prepping since they freeze well and make a wonderful breakfast, snack, or dessert!

PALEO CHOCOLATE ORANGE MUFFINS FROM KALE JUNKIE

Gluten-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan – Soy-Free – Refined Sugar-Free – Paleo

The ultimate combination of rich fudgy chocolate and zesty orange! These paleo and gluten-free muffins are perfect for a healthy dessert or weekend brunch!

HEALTHY PALEO PUMPKIN MUFFINS

Gluten-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan – Soy-Free – Refined Sugar-Free – Paleo

These Paleo Pumpkin Muffins, made with coconut flour and almond butter, are moist, fluffy, and lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. These healthy muffins make a great breakfast or snack and freeze well.

These Paleo Pumpkin Muffins, made with coconut flour and almond butter, are moist, fluffy, and lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. These healthy muffins make a great breakfast or snack and freeze well.

MACADAMIA NUT COCONUT BANANA MUFFINS

Gluten-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan – Soy-Free – Refined Sugar-Free 

These Macadamia Nut Coconut Banana Muffins are tender, moist, and perfectly sweet for breakfast. Slathered with a little jam or nut butter, these gluten-free and vegan banana muffins make a wonderful snack or breakfast that will keep you satiated for hours.in per muffin!

These Macadamia Nut Coconut Banana Muffins are tender, moist, and perfectly sweet for breakfast. Slathered with a little jam or nut butter, these gluten-free and vegan banana muffins make a wonderful snack or breakfast that will keep you satiated for hours.
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These Lemon Poppyseed Muffins are topped with a lemony glaze to bring out the tart, vibrant flavors of the tender, poppyseed-filled muffins! These gluten-free and vegan muffins are the perfect breakfast, snack, or lunchbox addition for spring.

Lemon Poppyseed Muffins & 15+ Gluten-Free Muffin Recipes!

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  • Author: Bakerita | Rachel Conners
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Healthy
  • Diet: Vegan
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Ingredients

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For the muffins

  • ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ⅓ cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk, or dairy-free milk of choice 
  • ¼ cup raw cashew butter, or other nut or seed butter
  • ¼ cup refined coconut oil, melted 
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 large lemon or 2 small lemons
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest, from about 2 lemons
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
  • 1 cup blanched almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons flax meal
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

For the lemon glaze

  • ¼ cup coconut butter, melted 
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons almond milk, warmed 

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners or grease with coconut oil.
  2. Combine the applesauce, almond milk, coconut sugar, cashew butter, coconut oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stirring to combine. Warm slightly in the microwave if the coconut oil seizes up.
  3. Add oat flour, almond flour, flax meal, poppy seeds, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir until combined.
  4. Divide between the 12 muffin tins. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Once done, let cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. For the glaze: in a small bowl, whisk together the coconut butter, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of the warmed almond milk, until smooth. Continue to add almond milk and whisking to thin it out to your desired consistency. Spoon over the muffins. Garnish with more poppy seeds, if you want.
  6. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 6 months. I like to freeze and heat a muffin in the microwave when I want it!

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