Oat Flour Muffins [Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free & with Vegan Option]

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These Oat Flour Muffins are gluten-free, refined sugar-free and have a vegan option too! These gluten-free muffins are perfect for breakfast on-the-go or an afternoon snack!

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Ever since my daughters’ “Legends and Icons” dance recital last weekend, I just can’t get Janet out of my head…and Michael…and Gloria…and…PRINCE!

When they showed me these costumes, I said, “Oh, you’re dancing to Prince!”

And my daughters asked, “How did you know?”

“Oh, just a hunch!” 😉

Anyway, to answer my own question. I’ve been baking muffins, lots and lots of muffins. I’ve been experimenting with different varieties but today’s featured flavor is this basic oat muffin.

How to make oat flour muffins

First, preheat your oven to 350° F and line a muffin tin with 12 baking cups. Whisk together eggs (use flax eggs for vegan option), melted butter (use vegan butter for vegan option), milk (use plant-based milk for vegan option), coconut sugar, unsweetened applesauce, honey (use maple syrup for vegan option) and vanilla extract in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine gluten-free oat flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda.

Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients.

Fill baking cups with batter until used up. Top with gluten-free oats. Using a pastry brush, coat the top of each muffin with melted butter. Use vegan butter for the vegan option.

Bake for 22-24 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.

THE NON-VEGAN OPTION

THE VEGAN OPTION

Now, shove them in your face!

If you like these gluten-free muffins, check out the rest of our oat flour recipes.

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Oat Flour Muffins [Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Nut-Free & with Vegan Option]

These Oat Flour Muffins are gluten-free, refined sugar-free and have a vegan option too! Great for breakfast on-the-go or an afternoon snack!

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword gluten-free baking, muffins, oat flour, oats, vegan

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 22 minutes

Total Time 32 minutes

Servings 12 muffins

Calories 213kcal

Author Sherri Hall

Ingredients

FOR THE MUFFINS

• 2 eggs (for the vegan option, use 2 flax eggs - 2 tbsp ground flaxseed whisked with 6 tbsp of water and set aside for 10-15 minutes)
• 6 tbsp melted butter (for the vegan option, use vegan butter)
• ½ cup 2% milk (for the vegan option, use plant-based milk - I used oat milk)
• ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup honey (for the vegan option, use pure maple syrup)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2¼ cup whole grain, gluten-free oat flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

FOR THE TOPPING

• 2 tsp gluten-free oats (I used Bob's Red Mill)
• 1 tbsp melted butter (for the vegan option, use vegan butter)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350° F.
• Line a muffin tin with 12 baking cups. I recommend using parchment ones.
• Whisk together eggs (or flax eggs), melted butter, milk of choice, coconut sugar, applesauce, honey (or maple syrup) and vanilla in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, mix gluten-free oat flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda.
• Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
• Fill baking cups with batter until used up.
• Top each muffin with gluten-free oats.
• Using a pastry brush, coat the top of each muffin with melted butter.
• Bake for 22-24 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

For the vegan version, the muffins will remain nut-free using a plant-based milk that is not derived from nuts as well as a vegan butter that is not derived from nuts. 

The nutrition information reflects the non-vegan option. Nutritional values will differ for the vegan option.

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.1mg

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