How to Make Gluten-Free Blueberry Orange Muffins

Eating gluten-free doesn't have to be boring; for instance, gluten-free blueberry orange muffins are delicious.

Gluten-free baking can be a bit more expensive and challenging, but if you have celiac disease or gluten intolerance, the change is worth it. It sometimes takes some trial and error to get the recipes right; however with this recipe all the guesswork has been removed. Read the label of everything you use to make a meal or snack. It is not only wheat, rye and barley flours that feature gluten. Gluten-free foods exposed to gluten by cross contamination, whether it be in the field or processing plant, could put you at risk. If you are not 100 percent sure, call the manufacturer.

Things You'll Need

• Large mixing bowl
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup plus two tablespoons orange juice
• 1/3 cup Canola oil
• 2/3 cup gluten-free brown sugar
• 6 oz Prairie Farm Fat Free Raspberry Cheesecake yogurt
• 1/4 tablespoon Baking soda
• 1 tablespoon gluten-free baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
• Electric Mixer
• 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
• Mixing spoon
• 1 cup, fresh or frozen blueberries
• Muffin tin and paper liners

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Newer ovens have timers to make it easier to determine when the temperature is set, but if yours does not feature a timer, 20 minutes will suffice.

2. Combine in a large mixing bowl the egg, orange juice, oil, brown sugar, yogurt, baking soda, baking powder and xanthan gum. Beat on high until mixed well.

3. Stir in the gluten-free all-purpose flour only until mixed. Avoid over mixing. Add in the blueberries and gently stir until they are evenly distributed.

4. Fill the paper-lined muffin tins three-quarters of the way full. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until tops are golden brown and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Tips & Warnings

• Bob's Red Mill all-purpose flour does well for making breads and muffins. You can order the flour from their website or in many grocery stores.

References

• Dr. Mercola: Beware: Gluten-Free Foods are Often Contaminated
• Celiac Sprue Association: Celiac Disease Defined
• Bob's Red Mill:All-Purpose Baking Flour