How do you make gluten-free muffins less dry?

Add more fat or liquid : It might just be that you need a bit more moisture in your recipe, especially if you're converting a regular “gluten-ful” recipe to gluten-free. Try adding anywhere from ¼ to ½ cup of liquid or fat to the recipe and see if that helps.

Why are my gluten-free muffins crumbly?

Dry or Crumbly Muffins: If you have dry or crumbly gluten free muffins, you need more liquid wet ingredients in your muffin batter . Every gluten free flour blend will have a slightly different amount of liquid needed. Blends with dried milk powder will need less liquid, but a starchy blend may need more.

What is the secret to moist gluten free baking?

Moisture. There are many ways to increase moisture in a recipe. In general, recipes that call for pureed fruit, sour cream or yogurt are ones you can rely on for a moist product. In case your recipe does not call for these things, using brown sugar instead of white sugar to add moisture .

What is the best gluten-free flour 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.

Is there a trick to baking with gluten-free flour?

Gluten-free flours often contain fine starches, so they absorb more liquid than conventional flour. To address this, gluten-free recipes usually call for more liquid and produce looser batters. They may also call for a larger quantity of leavening, like baking powder, to help add volume and lighten the texture.

What ingredient prevents muffins from falling apart?

Pudding will help the muffin keep its structure and give the texture a chewy crumb with a nice little bounce that won't crumble apart.

Do I need xanthan gum for gluten-free baking?

Xanthan Gum adds thickness and viscosity to gluten-free breads and other baked goods . Without xanthan gum, your gluten-free baked goods would be dry, crumbly and flat. Because xanthan gum is gluten-free and vegan, it's the preferred thickener for those home bakers with food allergies.

How do you keep gluten-free baked goods from drying out?

Don't overmix : Overmixing can cause gluten-free baked goods to become tough and dry. Mix your ingredients until just combined and avoid overworking the dough. Doughs and batters tend to gelatinize the gums (xanthan & guar) in flour blends/mixes, so you could end up with a 'slimy' texture if you over do it.

What can I add to muffins to make them less dry?

First, mix the wet ingredients together in a bowl and then mix the dry ingredients in another to prevent the muffin mix from being over-mixed. Some recipes will even recommend adding in greek yogurt or buttermilk to bump up the moisture.

How do you moisten dry muffins?

First, prick the muffin tops all over with a toothpick. Next, pour your liquid of choice (e.g., milk or fruit juice) into a bowl, dip a pastry brush into it, and brush the tops of the muffins . The liquid will seep into the muffin's interior, soaking the crumb and softening the muffins, turning them as good as new.

Why are gluten-free baked goods so dry?

Some gluten free flours will produce a cake which is on the dry side. This might be due to the lack of gluten but can be for many other reasons. Lots of gluten free flour is rice based and this can result in a dry and slightly gritty texture.

Gluten-Free Muffins Healthy Golden Milk Turmeric Recipe (2024)

Published: May 23, 2018 · Modified: Mar 15, 2022 by Stephanie McKercher, RDN · This post may contain affiliate links · 26 Comments

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Golden milk inbaked-good form! These gluten-free muffins are easy tobake yet packed with healthy nutrientsand spicy flavors from turmeric and cinnamon. (Sponsored by Simple Mills.)

I love to eat baked goods, but I'm not always in the mood tomake them from scratch. SometimesI want topop something warm and cozy in the oven and justknow it's going to turn out right.Know what I mean?

Since I spottedSimple Mills baking mixesat Target, I've been using them asa foundation forquick and easymuffin and cake recipes.These mixes aren'tjust good for being gluten-free. They're good, period. No qualifiers needed.

Now if you know me at all, you've probably already guessed that I couldn't just follow the directions on the box and leave it at that. Since the basic mix was alreadydone for me, I had ampleenergy left for adding in nuts, seeds, fruit, and warming spicesto boost up the flavor (andhealth benefits) of these gluten-free muffins.

My inspirationisgolden milk, a creamy drinkmade with coconut milk, turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger. These spices are alreadyanti-inflammatory, but I decided to step it up a notchby also adding walnuts, walnut oil, and ground flax—some of the richest sources ofplant-basedomega-3sout there.

The nice thing about usinga baking mix is that you can keepyour recipe simple or toss in extras to fit your mood. Fold in walnuts and raisins for texture. Add ground flax for a little more protein. Or don't—the exact formula is entirely up to you.

The perfect blend of quick, easy and creative!

📖 Recipe

Gluten-Free Golden Milk Muffins

Baking made easy! Gluten-Free Golden Milk Muffins made with Simple Mills Banana Muffin Almond Flour Mix.

4.67 from 6 votes

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Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: dairy-free, gluten-free

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 muffins

Author: Stephanie McKercher, RDN

Ingredients

▢ 2 large eggs
▢ 1 cup coconut milk (or water, see note)
▢ 2 tablespoons walnut oil (or melted coconut oil or vegetable oil)
▢ 1 box Simple Mills Banana Muffin & Bread Almond Flour Mix (9 ounces)
▢ 1 tablespoon ground flax (optional)
▢ 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
▢ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
▢ ½ teaspoon ground ginger
▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
▢ ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional, reserve some for topping if desired)
▢ ¼ cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Whisk eggs, coconut milk, and oil in a large bowl. Stir in Banana Muffin Mix, ground flax (if using), turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper. Fold in walnuts (reserve 1-2 tablespoons for topping if desired) and raisins (if using) and stir until well blended.
Pour batter into a lightly greased or paper-lined muffin tin, filling each cup about ⅔ full. Top with remaining chopped walnuts if desired.
Bake 25 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Whisk canned coconut milk in a separate bowluntil cream andliquid is blended before using. Substitute water for coconut milk if desired (muffins will be less moist).

Store muffins in the fridge or freezer.

Find Simple Mills baking mixes at a Target near you!

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Chris says
February 19, 2024 at 5:32 pm
Did anyone here actually make these muffins, or just rate them '5 stars' to help out a fellow blogger?
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- Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
  February 20, 2024 at 8:38 am
  Would love your honest rating/review if you're able to try these 🙂
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Linda says
July 29, 2018 at 2:14 pm
These sound wonderful. I usually find store bought muffins and muffin recipes too sweet for my taste. I'm wondering what your opinion is of the sweetness of the Simple Mills mix.
Thx, Linda
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- Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
  July 31, 2018 at 1:46 pm
  Thanks, Linda! I totally agree with you—usually I find muffins way too sweet, but I thought these were just right. Let me know if you try them!
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Sarah Remmer says
May 30, 2018 at 8:04 pm

I love this recipe! Great job - they look so good!
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- Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
  June 01, 2018 at 3:51 pm
  Thanks, Sarah! Glad you like them! 🙂
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Lindsey Pine says
May 29, 2018 at 9:52 am
The mixture of spices you have in this sound delicious! This is a must try!
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- Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
  May 30, 2018 at 7:37 am
  Thanks, Lindsey! All my favorite warming spices for breakfast. 🙂
  Reply
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Erin Palinski-Wade says
May 28, 2018 at 7:44 pm

These look SO great! I need to make them ASAP 🙂
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- Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
  May 30, 2018 at 7:36 am
  Thanks, Erin! Let me know if you try them! 🙂
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Rebecca Adrianna Livingstone says
May 28, 2018 at 3:17 pm
These look beautiful seriously winning at the food photography game girl !
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- Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
  May 30, 2018 at 7:36 am
  Thanks so much, Rebecca! I love food photography. It's definitely the most fun part of my job. 🙂
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Stacey Mattinson says
May 28, 2018 at 3:06 pm
These muffins look so delicious! Thanks for sharing this great recipe.
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- Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
  May 30, 2018 at 7:35 am
  Thanks, Stacey! Hope you enjoy them! 🙂
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Jodi Robinson says
May 25, 2018 at 7:19 pm
Ohhh what a great way to use golden milk - in muffins!!
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- Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
  May 30, 2018 at 7:35 am
  It's even better in muffin form. 🙂
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Bridget @EatRightMama says
May 25, 2018 at 2:02 pm
I'm always looking for ways to put more turmeric in my diet--thanks for sharing this healthy recipe!
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- Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
  May 25, 2018 at 6:39 pm
  Thanks, Bridget! Turmeric is one of my favorite ingredients—also love it in salad dressings! 🙂
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Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
May 24, 2018 at 7:41 am
I see those Simple Mills mixes all over the place and they look so tasty! Going to have to give them a try 🙂
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- Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
  May 25, 2018 at 8:00 am
  You have to try them! I also love their crackers and they have cookies, too! 🙂
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Jessica Levinson says
May 23, 2018 at 9:59 pm
These look so delicious! Great additions and so easy to make!
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- Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
  May 25, 2018 at 7:59 am
  SO easy! Thanks, Jessica!
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Emily | EmPowered Nutrition says
May 23, 2018 at 7:50 pm

I love your additions! These look so delicious! I"ll definitely have to try!
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- Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
  May 25, 2018 at 7:59 am
  Thanks so much, Emily! Let me know how it goes! 🙂
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Whitney E, R.D. says
May 23, 2018 at 12:02 pm

These muffins look so creamy + absolutely divine! I am most definitely going to have to try these golden muffins full of goodness ASAP.
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- Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
  May 25, 2018 at 7:58 am
  Thanks, Whitney! The coconut milk is my secret ingredient for upping the creaminess factor! 🙂
  Reply

Gluten-Free Muffins Healthy Golden Milk Turmeric Recipe (2024)

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Gluten-Free Golden Milk Muffins

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Find Simple Mills baking mixes at a Target near you!

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