Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins Recipe (2024)

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These gluten free pumpkin muffins are the perfect fall breakfast but you can enjoy them any time of the year! Tender muffins full of pumpkin and spice!

Recipe and Photos Updated August 2019

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Pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin. I’m obsessed. I’ve already made two loaves of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, Healthy Pumpkin Smoothies, and several batches of these gluten free pumpkin muffins. Erin from Texanerin Baking made these mouth-watering Paleo Pumpkin Muffins that I also need to try!

I used to have this rule where I wouldn’t eat or make anything pumpkin before October 1st. Weird, I know. But I just felt it was unfair to all the apples out there. Even weirder, I know.

That rule flew out the window when I had a Pumpkin Spice Latte as soon as I could. Oops. Since then, I’ve been all about the pumpkin. I’ve given the apples some love too. I did make a big batch of slow cooker apple butter and slow cooker cinnamon applesauce. So there.

Not only did I break my ridiculous no-pumpkin rule, I broke it big-time. I’ve pretty much had pumpkin in some way, shape, or form every day since that PSL. I’m not sure why I even had that rule to begin with. I love pumpkin (clearly) so why not have it? Just not before September this time 😉

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These gluten free pumpkin muffins were worth breaking the rules for. I mean, come on! That color! The flavor! All the pumpkin spice! They’re the epitome of pumpkin flavor in one delicious muffin.

If you’re not a fan of raisins, you could always do chocolate chips instead. Or even chocolate-covered raisins. Hey now…

You can even do what I did for the updated photos and completely leave the raisins out so your picky youngest child would eat them 🙄

I love baking with pumpkin because it really makes your baked goods super moist without having to add a ton of liquid. And if you didn’t know this already, pumpkin purée is readily available year-round.

So if you want to bust out the pumpkin muffins in April, you can (I have🙋🏻‍♀️). I really am such a rebel these days.

Year-round pumpkin temptation…the struggle is real, my friends. The struggle is real.

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How to Make Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins

Step 1. Preheat the oven and line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners or spray with non-stick spray.

Step 2. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl and whisk together the wet ingredients in a separate bowl.

Step 3. Stir together the wet and dry ingredients until combined and then transfer the batter to the prepared muffin tin, dividing the batter evenly between the 12 cups.

Step4. Bake the muffins at 400 degrees for 16-18 minutes or until done.

Other Gluten Free Pumpkin Recipes to Try:

  • Classic Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread – this recipe uses a whole can of pumpkin purée, no leftovers 🙌🏼
  • Gluten Free Pumpkin Banana Bread – this recipe goes viral every year!
  • Chocolate Pumpkin Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies – soft cookies with cream cheese icing
  • Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting (gluten free of course!)
  • Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
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These gluten free pumpkin muffins are the perfect fall breakfast but you can enjoy them any time of the year! Tender muffins full of pumpkin and spice!

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 16 minutes minutes

Total Time: 31 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 Dozen

By: Sharon Lachendro

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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups Gluten Free Flour blend see notes
  • 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum omit if the flour blend you use contains it
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup raisins optional
  • 1 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil or canola oil
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1/4 cup milk regular or coconut milk beverage, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a 12 cup muffin tin with non-stick spray (or line it with paper liners).

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, xanthan gum, salt, baking soda, allspice, and cinnamon. Stir in the raisins to coat with the flour (if adding).

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, eggs, oil, pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla extract.

  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Scoop the batter into the 12 muffin cups, distributing it evenly.

  • Bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack and store leftover muffins in an airtight container up to 3 days.

Notes

  1. I use my Nightshade-Free Gluten Free Flour Mix in this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g

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FAQs

What is the secret to moist muffins? ›

How to Make Homemade Muffins Moist: Our Top Tips
  1. Tips to Make Homemade Muffins Moist.
  2. Keep Wet and Dry Ingredients Separately.
  3. Add All Flavorings Last.
  4. Consider Paper Liners.
  5. Don't Overfill the Muffin Cups.
  6. Check the Temperature of Your Oven.
  7. Test if Muffins Are Fully Cooked.
  8. Top Your Muffins with Flavor.
Aug 9, 2021

What is gluten-free muffin made of? ›

Gluten-free muffin base ingredients:

avocado oil, or neutral oil of choice. milk of choice at room temperature - If you're dairy free, use dairy free milk. vanilla extract. 1:1 gluten-free flour - Buy a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum added.

Why are Bakery muffins so much better? ›

The best bakery-style crumb muffins start with cake flour

Cake flour is more finely ground and has less protein, which leaves the muffins with a fine, light crumb and soft texture. Using cake flour is an easy way to avoid heavy, dense muffins even if you end up stirring just a bit too much.

Why are my pumpkin muffins so dense? ›

If your pumpkin muffins are overly dense, there may be a couple reasons why: Over-mixed batter. Be sure to mix the wet and dry ingredients together only until just combined. Mixing the batter too much can result in extra gluten development which can make the muffins dense or even gummy.

Do homemade pumpkin muffins need to be refrigerated? ›

These will be fine at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days. They could be refrigerated, but the fridge tends to dry out muffins and so I don't recommend it. Can this recipe make mini or jumbo pumpkin muffins? Yes!

Is pumpkin puree the same as canned pumpkin? ›

Canned pumpkin and pumpkin puree are the same thing, and you'll often see the terms used interchangeably in recipes and cookbooks. Unlike pumpkin pie mix, canned pumpkin does not have any spices, sugars, or other additives. In many cases, the only ingredient is pumpkin.

Which gluten free flour is best for muffins? ›

Brown rice flour contains one single ingredient—brown rice. And while all brown rice flours are naturally gluten free, it's essential to check that the one you're using was made in a gluten free facility. In recipes, brown rice flour works best in bread, muffins and cookies.

What to avoid for gluten free baking? ›

Some baking ingredients that contain gluten (and thus are not suitable for a gluten-free diet) include:
  • Wheat.
  • Semolina.
  • Spelt.
  • Durum.
  • Emmer.
  • Einkorn.
  • Rye, sometimes referred to as pumpernickel.
  • Barley.
Mar 29, 2021

What is the best non gluten flour for muffins? ›

But if you're looking for a good store-bought gluten-free blend, I recommend Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 baking flour. This is based on sweet rice flour, and it makes a good sub for sweet rice flour in my recipes if you don't have any on hand.

What to add to muffin mix to make it moist? ›

Oil & Butter: Oil produces a moist, tender muffin. Combine with melted butter for extra fat, moisture, and a little flavor. Milk: Milk adds plenty of moisture and lightens up the crumb.

How to get domed muffins? ›

When I was researching muffin recipes for #weeknightbakingbook, I discovered that muffins dome really well when first baked at a high temperature like 425 (F). Doing so encourages the baking powder in the batter to react faster, causing the muffins to rise more quickly in the oven.

Should you let muffin batter rest? ›

Rest the Muffin Batter

The first, most hands-off way to make your muffins pop (literally) is to let the batter rest. Make the batter, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let the batter rest at room temperature for about 1 hour. If you're short on time, just 30 minutes can make a difference.

How do you make muffins less dry after baking? ›

LiveStrong explains you can save your slightly overbaked treats by adding back in some moisture. All you have to do is brush the tops of your muffins with a bit of milk before they completely cool. If you really went too far, you can also try steaming your muffins when you're ready to eat them.

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