23 Irresistible Gluten-Free Muffin Recipes You Need to Try

Looking for gluten-free muffin recipes? Here’s a delicious collection of 23 sweet and savory options, some from our kitchen, others from our favorite food bloggers around the web. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, snacks or any occasion.

Warm and fresh from the oven, muffins are quite magical. We love them for breakfast, snack time, or tossing in a picnic basket or on the go. Self-contained, gluten-free muffins can be sweet or savory, vegan or buttery, and dairy-free or not.

And before you ask, the gluten-free muffin recipes below don’t sacrifice taste. In fact, it is more common that we hear people say, “These are great. Are they really gluten-free muffins?”

Below, we share some of our favorite gluten-free muffins. Some came from our kitchen, some from my sister’s kitchen, others from friends, and many from our favorite food bloggers around the globe.

We segmented the list below as follows:

• Gluten-free vegan muffins – no gluten, dairy, oats, eggs, honey, or any other animal products.
• Gluten and dairy-free muffin recipes – no gluten, oats, or dairy
• More gluten-free muffin recipes – these have dairy but no oats
• Gluten-free muffins made with oats – these include vegan and dairy-free options as well as oats

Disclaimer: Statements regarding health benefits are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.

All recipes on this page are gluten-free
We have segmented those that contain oats. Many people who are gluten-free or celiac also cannot eat oats, and in some countries, oats cannot legally be labeled as gluten-free

Gluten-free vegan muffins

We thought we would start the list with our most restrictive category, as it covers most of our reader’s dietary requirements, including mine. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or just dairy-free, you will find a few fabulous gluten-free muffins here.

Note that if you eat oats, there are three more vegan options in the oats section below.

Check out these fabulous gluten-free vegan muffins. By definition, they do not contain dairy milk, eggs, or honey:

• Vegan blackberry muffins
  These soft and fluffy blackberry muffins from Savor the Spoonful are made with almond flour. They’re packed full of flavor for everyone to enjoy.
• Sweet potato muffins with teff, tahini, and orange
  These tasteful sweet potato muffins from Cook Me Free are a treat made with pre-cooked sweet potato, orange, and tahini. They are sweet and moist.
• Chocolate protein muffins
  These chocolate protein muffins from Nourish Your Glow are perfect for meal prep. Loaded with protein, they are great for breakfast, dessert, or an any-time snack. They are also quick and easy to make; just be sure your dark chocolate is dairy-free and safe for gluten-free diets.
• Orange cranberry muffins
  These soft and fluffy bakery-style orange cranberry muffins from Strength and Sunshine are healthy, vegan, and allergy-free. Tart and tangy with the flavors of cranberries and orange, they are perfect for a busy morning or a snack.

Gluten and dairy-free muffin recipes

Whether you have multiple allergies or prefer to avoid dairy, these recipes will ensure you can enjoy a delicious treat without worry. However, they either have eggs or honey, so while still vegetarian, they are not vegan.

• Banana nut muffins with superfoods
  A favorite at our house, these gluten and dairy-free banana nut muffins are quick and easy. Made with banana, GF flour, and egg, plus some cinnamon, walnuts, and chia seeds, the result is fabulous and has lower fat than many other muffins. We use a very similar batter to make pancakes.
• Pumpkin protein muffins
  These pumpkin protein muffins from 100 Days of Real Food are the perfect breakfast and snack. They are packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, keeping you full longer. Kids love them, too.
• Quinoa Muffins (no flour)
  The combination of high-fiber quinoa, chia seeds, eggs, and fruit makes a very healthy breakfast. These flourless, gluten-free quinoa muffins from Cinnamon and Kale are filling, nutritious, and delicious.
• Gluten-free sweet potato muffins
  Sweet potato muffins from the Well Fed Baker are moist, warmly spiced, and naturally sweetened, making them a delicious gluten-free treat for breakfast or snacking. Easy to prepare and packed with comforting flavors, they’re perfect for enjoying seasonal ingredients year-round.

More gluten and dairy-free muffin recipes

• Zucchini cinnamon swirl muffins
  Another one from my sister, for me, the addition of raisins, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg is the real secret that make these zucchini cinnamon swirl muffins so great. They are gluten and dairy-free muffins, but not vegan.
• Hemp heart and flaxseed muffins
  These delicious gluten-free hemp heart and flaxseed muffins are made with ground flaxseed and hemp seeds. They are a blast of omega-3 healthy fats to start the day off right. These muffins are slightly sweet, moist, very nutty, and filling. Get your day off to the right start with these delicious omega-3-rich muffins.
• Pumpkin chocolate-chip muffins
  Delicious, moist, gluten-free chocolate chip muffins from The Soccer Mom blog are the perfect fall breakfast treat. High fiber and a good source of protein, these gluten-free pumpkin muffins are healthy, too.

More gluten-free muffin recipes

Not every recipe fits neatly into a category, but that doesn’t mean they’re any less amazing. Here are more great gluten-free muffin recipes that are neither vegan nor dairy-free and don’t contain oats. Whether you’re experimenting or just looking for something new, this is the place to start.

• Blueberry muffins
  This one is from my friend Eric’s kitchen. We think these gluten-free blueberry muffins are great with or without Eric’s streusel topping. They are perfect for breakfast or snack time.
• Healthy chocolate chip muffins
  These healthy chocolate chip muffins from Living Chirpy can make your wildest dreams a reality. Yes, healthy chocolate chip muffins that taste just as great as your traditional recipe. Using honey, a healthier natural sweetener, as an alternative to white and brown sugar makes these a guilt-free great choice.
• Lemon poppy seed muffins
  Gluten-free lemon poppy seed muffins from Hello Frozen Bananas are moist, fluffy, and delicious. They are topped with a drool-worthy lemon glaze.
• Keto lemon blueberry muffins
  Light, fluffy, and perfectly moist, these keto lemon blueberry muffins from How 2 Do Keto are a delicious low-carb breakfast option. A delightful combination of sweet blueberries and tangy lemons, these keto-friendly muffins taste like a real treat — and they’re less than 4g net carbs each.
• Strawberry lemon muffins
  Soft and lush fresh strawberries blanketed in lemon and thyme, along with a mix of cornmeal and gluten-free flour create a fresh and easy option that we love with our morning coffee. We love these strawberry lemon muffins from When Salty and Sweet Unite.
• Savory, egg-less, veggie muffins
  These savory veggie muffins from My Good Food World are bright, beautiful, and packed with three kinds of vegetables. They are moist, delicious, and easy to make. Plus, they are allium-, gluten-, grain-, and egg-free, but they do contain buttermilk, so they didn’t fit in the vegan category above.

Gluten-free muffins made with oats

Oats are a hot topic for those with celiac disease. Some people can enjoy certified gluten-free oats without issue, while others avoid them entirely. We’ve separated this section to highlight recipes that contain oats. If oats are safe for you, these muffins are a fantastic option for added texture and heartiness.

If you live down under like we do, check out this article from the Allergy Spot, as they not only share a wheat, dairy, and egg-free vegan muffin, but they also explain why there are no gluten-free oats in Australia or New Zealand.

• Carrot cake muffins with pineapple (gf vegan muffins)
  Vegan and bursting with flavor, my sister created these tasty carrot cake muffins when she was looking for a healthy snack. Packed with shredded carrots, walnuts, pineapple, and a hint of orange zest, I think they are a perfect breakfast treat. Note that she offers an oat-free alternative.
• Pumpkin cranberry muffins with chocolate chips
  These jumbo gluten-free pumpkin cranberry muffins from Right at Home with Violet are loaded with rich chocolate chips and burst with tart cranberries. Simple and healthy, they are a festive treat served with tea or coffee.
• Double chocolate muffins (gf vegan muffins)
  These gluten-free vegan double chocolate muffins from Bakerita are tender, super chocolatey, and ready in about 30 minutes. They are perfect for chocolate lovers.
• Healthy black bean muffins (gf vegan muffins)
  If you wish for a healthy treat, these black bean muffins from Bubble Green are the ones. Free of gluten, sugar, oil, and other processed ingredients, they are made in just one bowl (food processor). The black bean muffins can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert.
• Butter mochi muffins
  Mochi muffins from the Unlikely Baker are a favorite Hawaiian butter mochi but in muffin form. Nice and crispy outside, delightfully chewy inside. They’re easy-to-make, delicious, grab-and-go snacks.

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