If you love muffins, these dairy free and gluten free blueberry muffins are quick and easy to make. Full of fresh juicy blueberries, and a touch of shredded coconut, this easy gluten free blueberry muffin recipe is perfect with breakfast, or as a snack.
Muffins are always fun to make….and more fun to eat.
My kids love muffins after a long day at school. Muffins are sweet enough to be a treat and healthier than most cookies. Add your ingredients, and add your favorite mix-ins. Any fresh fruit will work perfectly in this muffin recipe. Here are more of my kids’ favorite muffin recipes.
These blueberry and coconut muffins are also delicious as gluten free breakfast muffins. But don’t tell your kids these are healthy!
Your family will want these gluten free blueberry coconut muffins every morning for breakfast!
Fresh and Frozen Blueberries
Today’s muffins are full of organic blueberries. It is finally blueberry season and I am so excited to finally use fresh blueberries in my baking. To add to the muffins natural sweetness, I used cornmeal with the gluten free flour.
This combination makes the best gluten free muffin recipe. (You may want to make a double batch so you can freeze some for another day!) If you love blueberries, these Grain Free Blueberry Coconut Donuts or this Gluten Free Blueberry Puff Pancake recipe.
Can you use frozen blueberries in this gluten free muffin recipe?
You can definitely use fresh or frozen blueberries in this recipe. Frozen blueberries are juicier and may make your muffins have some more purple areas from an aesthetic point…but the flavors and taste will be the same.
Corn Flour
One of the things that makes these muffins special is corn flour.
I use corn flour in this recipe, but I want to remind you that it is important to ask if the corn flour you buy is gluten free. Bob’s Red Mill does make a gluten free corn flour, which is what I used in this recipe.
Do I have to use corn flour in this muffin recipe?
You do not need to use corn flour if you have a corn allergy. You can substitute with gluten free brown rice flour.
Can I use a gluten free flour blend instead of buying individual gluten free flours?
You can definitely use a gluten free flour blend. My favorites are by Bob’s, King Arthur, Pamela’s, and Authentic Foods. Always remember, if your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain Xanthan Gum, to add 1 teaspoon.
This article from Gluten Free Living has a handy guide to what is gluten free, and what isn’t so you can stay safe from cross contamination and gluten.
Dairy Free
These gluten free blueberry muffins are both gluten free and dairy free. It can be hard to find a dairy free muffin recipe that is so light and fluffy so enjoy these dairy free muffins :-).
The secret to making these easy gluten free blueberry muffins dairy free is using coconut oil.ย Blueberry muffins with coconut oil are just as light and fluffy as their buttery counterparts.
There are so many gluten free blueberry muffins recipes out there…this one is by far my favorite!
When you pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, just mix it until it is barely mixed. The secret to these muffins is to not over mix the batter.
Scoop the batter into a lined muffin tin. The corn flour gives these muffins a beautiful yellow color.
Add the gluten free blueberry muffin batter to cupcake liners in a muffin tin. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350F degrees.
Allow cooling on a cooling rack. You are going to love these blueberry and coconut muffins!
More Muffin Tips
- These muffins freeze well so feel free to make a double batch and freeze some.
- When you mix your batter, only mix it until it is just barely mixed. This will ensure your muffins are light and fluffy.
- If you don’t want to use several flours, substitute the sorghum and potato starch with 1 cup of Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend.
- You can use any fruit if you don’t have fresh blueberries.
What ingredients would you toss into your muffin batter?
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Things You Need To Make These Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins with Coconut Oil Recipe:
- Gluten-free corn flourย adds a delicious flavor to these muffins.
- An easy to use muffin tin.

Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free corn flour
- 1/2 cup sorghum flour
- 1/2 cup potato starch
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup shredded coconut, lightly sweetened.
- dash salt
- 3/4 cup organic sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup organic fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, add all dry ingredients.
- Whisk to blend.
- In a medium bowl, add all wet ingredients.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just barely mixed. The less you mix and disturb the batter, the fluffier the muffins will be.
- Line a muffin tin with paper muffin cups.
- Scoop batter into each paper cup until it is 3/4 filled with batter.
- Bake 20-25 minutes until done.
- Remove and cool on a cooling rack.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12Amount Per Serving:Calories: 250 Saturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 27mg Sodium: 109mg Carbohydrates: 33g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 16g Protein: 2g
More Delicious Recipes to Try!
- GF Sweet Potato Scones
- GF Eggnog Chocolate Chip Scones
- GF Date, Pecan and Coconut Scones
- GF Cherry Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Paleo Carrot Breakfast Muffins
- Yogurt Granola Tart with Grilled Peach
Click here to see all of the muffin recipes on this blog.
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Jenni
These muffins look fantastic, Sandi! And so many tips, I know I’ll be able to make them with no problem!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Jenni. Enjoy ๐
Catherine
Dear Sandi, these muffins look delightful. Blueberry muffins are among my favorites…perfect with my morning tea! xo, Catherine
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Catherine ๐
Cue
Such an awesome recipe and I love that it’s dairy free
Finally something I can try
Just wondering if I only had normal flour on hand what substitutions would j have to make? I’m not gluten intolerant so would it be ok to just sub normal flour for corn flour sorghum flour and potato starch? 1:1?
Sandi Gaertner
Hi, I would think it would be fine. You wouldn’t need any of the gluten free flours or starches. Please let me know how they turn out ๐
Elena
These muffins are perfect! I love the blueberry/coconut combo ๐
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Elena ๐
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
My kids love muffins too so tend to make a lot with them. These look very moreish.
Shannon @ Dinner from the Heart
My kids love muffins any time of the day. I love to make them for an after school snack. Blueberries and coconut are such a winning combination. Love these. ๐
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Shannon!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
Coconut and blueberry go so perfectly together Sandi! What beautiful muffins!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you very much Trish ๐
Abigail
Blueberries and coconut are a delightful combination for me and that this yummy muffin is gluten-free is certainly a bonus!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Abigail ๐
Joanne T Ferguson
These look delicious and wish i could try one now with my coffee!
Sandi Gaertner
Thanks Joanne ๐
Florian @ContentednessCooking
Beautiful combination with the coconut and blueberries, just in time for spring! Thanks for sharing!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Florian ๐
Dan from Platter Talk
Do you deliver?! Holy muffin, these look like dandies; wonderful job here!
Sandi Gaertner
Wish I could deliver Dan ๐
Erica (@Erica's Recipes)
These muffin look and sound so tasty! Beautiful photos too!
Josie - Eat Thrive Glow
I haven’t tried cooking with potato starch before! These look so amazing!! ๐
Sandi Gaertner
I hope you enjoy them Josie ๐
Healing Tomato
This is a perfect muffin recipe. I am going to try it this afternoon
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Rini ๐
The Food Hunter
love the blueberry coconut combo
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much ๐