Vegan Blueberry Muffins Gluten Free Easy

Fruity Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Muffins are an easy go-to of mine when the Summer months come rolling around, and I want a treat to satisfy my cravings. They are the perfect portion size, can be customized easily, and are super simple to make. Plus, these vegan blueberry muffins contain lots of delicious blueberries for a healthier snack. As much as I love my chocolatey muffins – like these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins and these Vegan Chocolate Muffins. Sometimes, fruity treats are all I am craving. With a combination of citrus, blueberries, and oat flour, these eggless blueberry muffins are both light and moreish. Plus, you can choose to eat them ‘as-they-come’ or top with a refined sugar-free icing. They are also a great recipe for getting the whole family in the kitchen to give a helping hand. I mean, who doesn’t love the simple baking of cupcakes and muffins? (and the smell!)

Foolproof Recipe

When baking gluten-free and/or vegan bakes, it can require a bit of guesswork and keeping fingers crossed. Luckily, I’ve done the recipe testing work in the kitchen, so you can have delicious dairy-free blueberry muffins every single time! The first time I tried the recipe, I used less flour and more liquid ingredients. The results were muffins that rose wonderfully then sadly deflated when I turned the oven off. The second time, I used more flour and less liquid ingredients. The result was a thicker batter and muffins that rise and stay risen. The takeaway? While I’ve included A LOT of versatile ingredient swaps in my recipe notes, it’s important not to mess around with the ratio of wet to dry as this can have catastrophic results.

These Lemon Blueberry Muffins Are:

Vegan (dairy-free, egg-free) Gluten-free Refined sugar-free Moist & rich Healthier than most blueberry muffins Delicious Easy to make with simple ingredients Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack!

How To Make Vegan Blueberry Muffins

These dairy-free blueberry muffins are super simple to make. In fact, the entire recipe basically just consists of mixing the batter, pouring it in the tray, and baking. What could be simpler? Step 1: Preheat the oven to 360F/ 180C and either grease or line a muffin pan. Step 2: Add the plant-based milk and lemon juice to a small bowl. Set aside for a few minutes to curdle into ‘vegan buttermilk.’ Step 3: Meanwhile, combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl, whisking well. Step 4: Add the wet ingredient to the dry and stir well with either a spatula or whisk. Be careful not to overmix the batter. Then add in the blueberries last, carefully folding them into the batter. Step 5: Divide the batter between the muffin wells in the pan. I had enough batter for 8 large muffins. Step 6: Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until you notice cracking on the top of the muffins. Use the toothpick test to check if they are cooked through. Do this by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin. It should come out clean (crumbly is allowed, but no wetness). Step 7: Allow the muffins to cool on a wire rack and enjoy! For the full ingredients list, ingredient measurements, and nutritional information, then please read the printable recipe card below.

Storing Instructions

Any leftover blueberry oatmeal muffins can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for 5-6 days or kept in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven until warmed through.

How To Serve

These vegan blueberry muffins taste amazing when served warm or cold. Eat plain or serve with a lashing of vegan butter or cream cheese (trust me, it tastes delicious!). Alternatively, almond butter or a vegan chocolate spread! You could also serve with some whipped coconut cream. Simply whip coconut cream until light and fluffy. You can even sweeten it with some maple syrup if preferred.

Useful Ingredient Tips & Swaps:

I recommend measuring out all the ingredients using a kitchen scale and grams. As the cup measurements can sometimes vary and affect the final bake. Oat Flour: To make your own oat flour for these oat flour blueberry muffins, simply process oats (regular or certified gluten-free) in a blender or grinder, until you achieve a fine meal. Gluten-free flour blend: I used Bob’s Red Mill GF All-purpose 1:1 flour for these gluten-free blueberry muffins. However, any GF flour blend should work fine. If you aren’t gluten-free, you can use regular all-purpose flour or spelt flour. Other Flour Note: Almond flour tastes lovely when combined with the flavors of blueberry and lemon. However, it is too dense to replace the oat flour completely. You can try replacing 30-40% of the oat flour with almond flour and see how that works. I haven’t tried this, so I can’t guarantee the results. The sweetener: I used maple syrup, but feel free to swap this for your favorite liquid sweetener of choice—I.e. agave syrup, rice malt syrup, etc. Oil: I used coconut oil, but canola oil should work too. For an oil-free version, you could use 3-4 tablespoons of cashew butter. Alternatively, for a low-fat version, then applesauce or mashed banana may work (although I haven’t tested this, so can’t guarantee the outcome). Icing: You can drizzle the muffins with a refined sugar-free glaze made by combining powdered Erythritol, plant-based milk, and a little lemon juice.

Other Recipe Tips:

If using frozen blueberries, allow them to thaw slightly before use. The extra liquid in the berries can affect the texture of the muffins otherwise. You can do this by leaving them on the counter or running under lukewarm water and patting dry. You can make these into Blueberry ‘crumble’ muffins by adding a crumble topping as I used for these Apple Crumble Muffins. Or sprinkle with some lightly toasted almond flakes. Swap out a few tablespoons of the plant-based milk with orange juice or lemon juice for a more flavorful batter. OR add the zest of ½ a lemon. Be aware of how this may affect the sweetness and color, though. This recipe can be used to make gluten-free mini blueberry muffins or even a blueberry loaf. However, the baking time will vary. For additional nutrients, you could add ½ a tablespoon of ground flaxseed or chia seeds.

If you give this tasty vegan blueberry muffins recipe a try, I’d really appreciate a comment and rating below. Also, don’t forget to tag me in re-creations on Instagram or Facebook with @elavegan and #elavegan. If you love muffins, don’t miss to also check out my healthy vegan Sweet Potato Muffins and my other Vegan Muffin Recipes.