Originally published November 27, 2017. Updated January 10, 2022.
These muffins combine two of my favorite flavors - pecans and maple syrup. They are the perfect way to start off the day.
I love to make a batch of muffins for a weekend breakfast. Then we keep any leftovers and eat them for a quick breakfast at the start of the week. It really helps us breeze through Monday morning chaos.
Why You'll Love Recipe
- It's gluten free and dairy free.
- It is easy to make, no mixer is required.
- They taste delicious!
Ingredient List
- Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend - I created this recipe with Bob's Red Mill gluten free flour. You can use the flour blend of your choice, but your results may vary. For best results, weigh your ingredients.
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Sugar
- Egg
- Oil - I use light olive oil, but you can use any light flavor cooking oil.
- Maple Syrup - Go for the best quality syrup you can find because the flavor is a big component of these muffins.
- Milk - I use coconut milk or oat milk in my recipes. Any non-dairy milk or regular dairy milk will work too.
- Pecans
How to Make Perfect Muffins
For perfect muffins every time, I always use the muffin method for mixing.
- Step 1 - Combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk to mix thoroughly.
- Step 2 - Crack your egg in a second smaller bowl. Whisk until frothy, like soap bubbles.
- Step 3 - Add the oil, maple syrup and milk to the whisked egg. Whisk until smooth.
- Step 4 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Fold together about 10 strokes.
- Step 5 - Add in the chopped pecans and fold about 5 more times.
- Step 6 - Divide batter into six lined muffin cups.
- Step 7 - Bake!
How to get tall muffin tops
There are four parts to getting a really nicely domed muffin top.
- First - using the muffin method for mixing. This allows the eggs to create air bubbles which then grow larger once the baking powder is activated.
- Second - filling your muffin cups nearly to the top. Lots of recipes call for filling a muffin cup ½ or ⅔ full, but those will result in flat tops.
- Three - high baking temperature. By baking muffins at a higher temperature than cake for example, the outer edge of the muffin sets quickly and pushes the center up as it continues to bake.
- Four - cooking the appropriate time. If you take your muffins out of the oven too soon, the tops may fall leaving a flat or indented muffin top.
Storage & Reheating
These muffins do not need to be refrigerated. To store, simply move cooled muffins to an airtight container and store at room temperature for 3-4 days.
To reheat muffins, microwave for about 10-15 seconds and serve.
You can also freeze these muffins for later. Wait until the muffins are cool and wrap them individually in plastic wrap. Store in a freezer bag or freezer container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating to serve.
Variations and Substitutions
- Add more pecan flavor by replacing ¼ cup of the gluten free flour blend with pecan flour.
- Replace pecans with another nut if you prefer. Walnuts would work nicely.
- Make this vegan with a flax egg.
If you love maple as much as I do, check out these great recipes!
Gluten Free Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie (Dairy Free Option)
Gluten Free and Dairy Free Maple Banana Bread
Gluten Free Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Bread
Gluten Free Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes
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Recipe
Gluten Free Maple Pecan Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 Cup +2 tablespoon Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend 167g, I use Bob's Red Mill
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ Cup Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 3 Tablespoon Olive Oil or other light flavored oil
- ¼ Cup Maple Syrup
- ¼ Cup Non-Dairy Milk
- ⅔ Cup Pecans roughly chopped
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk to mix well.
- Crack egg into a second smaller bowl. Whisk the egg until frothy, like soap bubbles.
- Add oil, maple syrup and milk to the egg. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Fold together with a spatula about 10 strokes.
- Add the chopped pecans and fold about 5 more times.
- Divide the batter into 6 lined muffin cups. The batter will be almost to the top of the cup. Let rest while you preheat the oven.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Bake for 26-28 minutes until tops spring back when gently poked.
Tiffany is the recipe developer, stylist and food photographer behind Well Fed Baker. As a lifelong baker who had to go gluten free and dairy free in 2016, Tiffany strives to share allergen friendly recipes that never feel like they are free from anything.
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