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Bakery Style Gluten-Free Vanilla Muffins

May 8, 2023 by Katie 14 Comments

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These Bakery Style Gluten-Free Vanilla Muffins are the ultimate flavorful muffins with the perfect fluffy texture. They're made with simple and clean ingredients and are super easy to make. These muffins are vegan, oil-free, refined sugar-free, and gluten-free!
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These Bakery Style Gluten-Free Vanilla Muffins are the ultimate moist and fluffy vegan muffins. They are made with healthy simple ingredients and have the richest vanilla flavor ever! This vanilla muffin recipe is great for a quick and easy dessert or breakfast for vegans and non-vegans alike (nobody will even know they're vegan or healthy!).

looking down at the vanilla muffins with the glaze on top and fresh vanilla beans next to them

After seeing how much of a hit my Red Velvet Muffins were, I knew it was time to make some more dessert-inspired healthy and sweet muffins!

This post is sponsored by Wilderness Poets - A company that aligns with The All Natural Vegan Mission. Thank you for supporting brands that make The All Natural Vegan Possible!

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  • Gluten-Free Vanilla Muffins Ingredients:
  • How To Make Fluffy Vanilla Muffins:
  • Substitutions:
  • Vanilla Muffin Variations:
  • What You Will Need To Make Vanilla Muffins:
  • How To Store These Vegan Vanilla Muffins:
  • Top Tip
  • Frequently Asked Questions:
  • Related Vegan Muffin Recipes:
  • Bakery Style Gluten-Free Vanilla Muffins
  • More Vanilla Bean Recipes:
  • Food Safety:

Gluten-Free Vanilla Muffins Ingredients:

I truly believe that these are the best vanilla muffins out there, because the ingredients are so wholesome and healthy, yet the muffins are incredibly moist and flavorful with the perfect fluffy texture. This recipe is very easy to make, do not be intimidated by the ingredient list!

the vanilla muffins with a bite taken out of them to show the fluffy texture

Dry Ingredients:

  • Gluten-Free Flour - Any gluten-free flour blend should work. I've linked my go-to gluten-free flour blend. In my opinion, this one works the most like all-purpose flour, and it has more wholesome ingredients than other gluten-free flour.
  • Oat Flour - I love using oat flour as a gluten-free flour, because it creates the perfect bouncy fluffy texture, and it's full of fiber and protein. You can easily make your own oat flour by blending rolled or quick oats in the blender on high for 30 seconds.
  • Maple Crystals - Are one of my all-time favorite natural sweeteners. They work very similarly to brown sugar or pure cane sugar. However, unlike brown sugar, they are not a refined sugar. Maple Crystals are full of antioxidants, have a lower glycemic score, and are rich in Zinc, Manganese, Potassium, and Calcium. If you're feeling stuck with natural sweeteners and struggling to find something healthy that works as a 1:1 substitute for white sugar, then you have to try maple crystals! If you're interested in trying Maple Crystals, my code: "NATURALVEGAN" gets you $10 off your Wilderness Poets purchase!
  • Vanilla Bean Powder - Another product I love to order from Wilderness Poets is vanilla bean powder. This is my not-so-secret secret ingredient. If you're looking to make the best vanilla muffin recipe with the richest vanilla flavor, vanilla powder is essential. The flavor is much stronger and richer than vanilla extract, and it's a whole food since it comes directly from real vanilla beans. Vanilla bean powder is more expensive than vanilla extract, however, a little goes a very long way so it's an investment item. Again, my code: "NATURALVEGAN" will get you $10 off.
  • Baking Soda - Works with apple cider vinegar to make delicious fluffy muffins.
  • Baking Powder - The best way to make gluten-free and vegan muffins like these is to use baking soda. It's a simple leavening agent that works wonders.
  • Sea Salt - A pinch of salt helps to enhance the vanilla flavor in these vanilla muffins.
  • Ground Flax Seed - This will be mixed with water to create the perfect vegan egg substitute.

Wet Ingredients:

  • Unsweetened Soy Milk - Any plant-based milk will work for this vanilla muffins recipe. However, I like to use unsweetened soy because it has a slightly higher fat content than other plant-based milks so it's great for oil-free baking because it adds moisture.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar - I like to add apple cider vinegar directly into the milk because it creates a vegan buttermilk that gives these vanilla muffins the perfect flavor. 
  • Vegan Yogurt - I love adding vegan yogurt to my base recipe for muffins because it works a lot like sour cream in baking. It moistens up the muffins and gives them a rich flavor. 
  • Unsweetened Apple Sauce - This is my go-to replacement for vegetable oil. It works very similarly to vegetable oil, it is low-calorie, and it adds a little extra sweetness.
  • Macadamia Nut SpiN Nut Milk Concentrate - I love adding some Wilderness Poets SPiN on top of each muffin for some added sweetness and flavor. Again, my code: "NATURALVEGAN" gets you $10 off!
  • Water - Will be mixed with the flaxseed to create a vegan egg.

See the recipe card for quantities.

the easy vanilla muffins with the maple crystals

How To Make Fluffy Vanilla Muffins:

These Bakery-Style Gluten-Free Vanilla Muffins are perfect vanilla muffins for bakers of all levels, because they don't require any advanced baking skills or weird equipment, nor do they take a long time to make.

combining the vanilla powder and maple crystals to make vanilla sugar

1. Begin by combining the maple crystals and vanilla bean together in a large bowl and set aside for 10 minutes to create vanilla sugar. Mix them together either with an electric mixer or by hand.

making the flax egg by combining the ground flaxseed and water together

2. In a small bowl mix together the ground flax seed and the water and set aside for 10 minutes. 

making the vegan buttermilk by combining the soy milk andd apple cider vinegar

3. Combine the soy milk and apple cider vinegar together and mix until the milk begins to curdle.

adding the flour mixture to the vanilla sugar

4. In a separate medium bowl sift together the gluten-free flour oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix and add the flour mixture to the large bowl.

adding the wet mix to the dddry ingredients

5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.

6. Line a muffin tin with muffin liners and preheat the oven to 350.

7. Use an ice cream scoop to scoop the muffin batter into the lined muffin tin. This is the easiest way to fill the muffin cup.

the fresh baked vanilla muffins

8. Once the oven temperature has reached 350, place the muffin tin into the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the muffin tops are golden brown you can stick a toothpick in the center of a muffin and it will come out clean.

the SPiN with the vanilla muffins after putting the drizzle on top

9. Remove from heat and place the vanilla muffins on a wire rack to cool. Once cooled, drizzle the SPiN on top and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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NEW! 🌟Bakery-Style Gluten-Free Vanilla Muffins 🌟 Happy Tuesday friends! I am so excited to share today’s recipe with you guys. These vanilla muffins may just be my favorite recipe ever. They’re light and fluffy, super moist, and made with only the best ingredients from @wildernesspoets . This recipe features their vanilla bean powder for the ultimate rich vanilla flavor, maple crystals for the perfect naturally sweet flavor, and their macadamia nut milk SPiN concentrate for the perfect flavorful topping! I can’t get over how obsessed I am with these muffins!! They’re vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and refined sugar-free! You can find the full recipe on my website: theallnaturalvegan.com! Or search vanilla muffins the all natural vegan on google and they’ll pop right up! Enjoy 💕 #veganmuffins #muffins #muffinstagram #veganmuffin #muffinrecipe #healthymuffins #healthybaking #glutenfreemuffins #glutenfreebreakfastideas #glutenfreevegan #glutenfree #oilfreevegan #refinedsugarfree #cleaneatingideas

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Hint: gluten-free baked goods bake a little differently than traditional baked goods. Therefore some of the muffin may stick to the toothpick. This is okay as long as it is not raw dough.

Substitutions:

There are a handful of substitutions that can be made to these easy vanilla muffins.

  • Vanilla - I truly believe that vanilla bean powder is what makes this recipe. However, I understand it's more of an indulgent item. Vanilla extract will work 1:1, or you can use vanilla bean paste as well.
  • Flour - Although I think the best version of these vanilla muffins is the recipe as is (believe me, it was tested many times), you can use wheat-based flour if you need to. Simply replace both flours in the recipe with either all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour.
  • Yogurt - If you do not eat a dairy-free diet, you can use Greek yogurt instead of vegan yogurt as a 1:1 substitute. You can also use a soy-based vegan yogurt if you need this recipe to be nut-free.
close up of the vanilla muffins with a bite taken out of it to show the fluffy texture

Vanilla Muffin Variations:

These simple vanilla muffins are the perfect base muffin recipe because they're so simple! There are so many incredible and easy ways to spice up the recipe.

  • Chocolate - Use chocolate SPiN for a flavorful combination.
  • Strawberry - Place a dollop of strawberry jam in the center of the muffin before baking to make a jelly-filled strawberry vanilla muffin recipe!

What You Will Need To Make Vanilla Muffins:

These vanilla muffins are great because they don't require any crazy equipment.

  • Mixing Bowls - You will need a variety of mixing bowls for this recipe: large, medium, and two small.
  • Electric Mixer - You can mix the muffin batter but it's 2023, electric mixers for the win!
  • Muffin Tin - You can either make large baker-style vanilla muffins like the recipe calls for, or you can make 12 small bite-sized muffins.
  • Muffin Liners - Optional, but they help to dress up the muffins a bit.
  • Wire Rack - You will need this for chilling the muffins.

As always you can find all my go-to equipment on my Amazon storefront or my affiliate page.

looking down at the vanilla muffins with the macadamia nut glaze

How To Store These Vegan Vanilla Muffins:

These vanilla muffins are the perfect muffin to make for the week ahead. When stored properly in an airtight container, they will retain their fluffy texture and stay moist for an entire week. You can also store these overnight with plastic wrap if needed.

Top Tip

I recommended chilling the SPiN ahead of time for best results. This will keep it the perfect thickness. I also recommend kneading the bag before using it to mix together any natural oil separation.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why Are My Muffins Dense And Not Fluffy:

If you added too much leavening your muffins will rise and then fall. Do not adjust the amounts of baking soda or baking powder added to this recipe.

Is Vanilla Bean Powder The Same As Vanilla Extract:

Although both ingredients have similar flavors, vanilla extract is an alcohol-infused ingredient whereas vanilla powder is vanilla in its purest form. This is why I typically opt for vanilla bean powder.

the vanilla muffins with the vanilla bean powder

Related Vegan Muffin Recipes:

Looking for other recipes like these vanilla muffins? Try these:

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    Gluten-Free Vegan Red Velvet Muffins
  • Easy Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Muffins
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If you try this Bakery Style Gluten-Free Vanilla Muffin recipe, I’d really love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. I’d also really appreciate a recipe card rating! Thank you for supporting The All Natural Vegan!

vanilla muffins recipe

Bakery Style Gluten-Free Vanilla Muffins

These Bakery Style Gluten-Free Vanilla Muffins are the ultimate flavorful muffins with the perfect fluffy texture. They're made with simple and clean ingredients and are super easy to make. These muffins are vegan, oil-free, refined sugar-free, and gluten-free!
5 from 26 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 muffins

Equipment

  • 3 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Mixer
  • 1 muffin pan

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup maple crystals "NATURALVEGAN" for $10 off
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean powder "NATURALVEGAN" for $10 off
  • 2 cups oat flour
  • 1 cup gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoon ground flax seed

Wet Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup vegan yogurt
  • 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 6 tablespoon water
  • SPiN Macadamia Nut Milk Concetrate "NATURALVEGAN" for $10 off
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Instructions
 

  • Begin by combining the maple crystals and vanilla bean together in a large bowl. Mix them together either with an electric mixer or by hand. Set aside for 10 minutes to create vanilla sugar.
  • In a small bowl mix together the ground flax seed and the water and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Combine the soy milk and apple cider vinegar together and mix until the milk begins to curdle.
  • In a separate medium bowl sift together the gluten-free flour oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix and add the flour mixture to the large bowl.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  • Line a muffin tin with muffin liners and preheat the oven to 350.
  • Use an ice cream scoop to scoop the muffin batter into the lined muffin tin.
  • Once the oven temperature has reached 350, place the muffin tin into the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown or you can stick a toothpick in the center of the muffins and it will come out clean.
  • Remove from heat and place the vanilla muffins on wire rack to cool.
  • Once cooled, drizzle the SPiN on top and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Keyword gluten-free, gluten-free muffins, vanilla muffins, Wilderness Poets
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recipe card stating this recipe is vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free

More Vanilla Bean Recipes:

Looking for more delicious recipes that use vanilla bean powder? Check out some of my other vanilla recipes:

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  • Oil-Free Vegan Cookie Dough Bark 

Food Safety:

Make sure to always practice proper food safety in the kitchen.

  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Do not eat raw batter

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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  1. Andrea

    May 09, 2023 at 3:43 am

    these muffins turned out sooo good! so delicious and it's so nice that they're made of clean ingredients too!

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    • Cindy

      May 09, 2023 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      These muffins are so fluffy and delicious! They have so much flavor.

      Reply
  2. Tavo

    May 09, 2023 at 9:25 am

    5 stars
    I recently tried the gluten-free vanilla muffins and they were absolutely amazing! As someone who has a gluten intolerance, it can be tough to find baked goods that taste good and don't upset my stomach, but these muffins exceeded all my expectations. They were moist, fluffy, and had the perfect amount of vanilla flavor without being too sweet. I appreciate that they are made with high-quality, gluten-free ingredients, and the fact that they are free from any artificial flavors or preservatives.

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  3. Stephanie

    June 07, 2023 at 3:29 pm

    5 stars
    I am always on the lookout for good gluten-free recipes. This muffin recipe was a hit! Plus I don't have to worry about the kids eating more than one.

    Reply
  4. Jennifer Freedman

    June 07, 2023 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    These sound so good / what could I use if I am allergic to macadamia nuts ?

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    • Katie

      June 07, 2023 at 9:25 pm

      Wilderness Poets has other varieties of SPiN that use other nuts that will work perfectly. If you have a nut allergy, you can use Sunbutter mixed with maple syrup and vanilla extract! Hope this helps!

      Reply
  5. Jess

    June 07, 2023 at 9:16 pm

    5 stars
    These are so fluffy and delicious!

    Reply
  6. Seema Sriram

    June 28, 2023 at 8:55 pm

    5 stars
    This is pure deliciousness. The batch of vanilla muffins smells delightful as it rises in the oven.

    Reply
  7. Jess

    June 28, 2023 at 11:28 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious and fluffy!

    Reply
  8. Maayke

    September 02, 2023 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    I love that these vanilla muffins are gluten-free! My kids loved them and I will definitely use this recipe again.

    Reply
  9. Amber

    September 02, 2023 at 1:19 pm

    5 stars
    I've never heard of vanilla bean powder! Going to check it out!

    Reply
  10. Conchetta

    September 02, 2023 at 2:24 pm

    Bravo! These are 5 star muffins- my family loved them

    Reply
  11. Jess

    September 02, 2023 at 2:25 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious and the texture is perfect!

    Reply
  12. Padma

    September 03, 2023 at 4:48 pm

    Ooh! Love all the flavors here and this being GF is just perfect!

    Reply

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