Gluten-Free Corn Muffins

These gluten-free corn muffins are soft, fluffy and buttery with crisp-crunchy edges! This recipe is easy to make with pantry staples and takes less than 1 hour start to finish.

Ingredients You’ll Need Gluten-Free Corn Muffins

Here are a few notes on some of the key ingredients to make this dairy-free coleslaw.

• Gluten-Free Flour: For the best texture, use a high-quality 1:1 gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum. King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure-for-Measure Flour works well with this recipe!

• Cornmeal: I like a good cornmeal with a slightly coarser grind. Bob’s Red Mill makes a delicious one that is certified gluten-free.
• Sugar: Just a touch of sugar adds the hint of sweetness these muffins need.
• Milk/Butter: You can use dairy-free milk and vegan butter to make this recipe dairy-free.

How to Make Gluten-Free Corn Muffins

Here’s an overview of how to make these muffins.

In a large bowl: Mix together all of the dry ingredients.

In a second bowl: Whisk together all of the wet ingredients.

Combine: Pour the wet mix into the dry and stir just until combined. You’ll know its going well when the batter puffs up right away and looks pillowy.

Scoop and bake: Fill the prepared pan with batter. Bake for 15-20 minutes and use a toothpick to check the bake. Insert it into the center — if the toothpick comes out clean, they’re ready to enjoy!

Make-Ahead/Storage/Freezing Instructions

To Make-Ahead: These muffins are best served right away while they’re warm. If you need to make this recipe in advance, I recommend baking the muffins first then following the instructions for storing/freezing and reheating.

To Store: You can store any uneaten muffins in an airtight bag for up to 2 days.

To Freeze: Cool the baked muffins, then store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight before reheating.

To Reheat: You can refresh stored/frozen muffins by microwaving them for 15 seconds before serving.

Can these gluten-free corn muffins be made dairy-free?

Absolutely! You can swap out the dairy products for vegan butter and dairy-free milk.

Can I use a sugar substitute?

Yes, you can use 2 tablespoons of maple syrup in place of the granulated sugar.