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gluten free lemon muffins

Gluten Free Lemon Muffins

Carolyn
Light and fluffy with a bright lemon flavor, these gluten free lemon muffins are absolutely delicious!
4.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 5 muffins
Calories 512 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Muffin Pan

Ingredients
  

For the muffins:

  • ½ cup canola oil
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp Bob's Red Mill 1:1 All Purpose Gluten Free Flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh squeezed
  • 1 tbsp milk (almond or regular)
  • zest of 1 lemon

For the drizzle:

  • cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice, fresh squeezed
  • ½ lemon, zested

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl stir together sugar and canola oil.
  • Add the egg and mix until incorporated.
  • Add the gluten free all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt to the mixing bowl. Stir until a smooth and thick batter forms.
  • Stir in the lemon juice, zest, and milk. Scoop the batter into the muffin tin all the way to the top of the tin. You should get 5 muffins.
  • Bake for 21 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • While the muffins cool make the glaze. Stir together the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and zest together.
  • While the muffins are slightly warm drizzle the glaze over the tops. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 5gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg
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