Description
Gluten-Free Buckwheat Chocolate Chip Muffins are moist, tender, and slightly nutty muffins made without any gluten-containing ingredients. They are made primarily with buckwheat flour, a naturally gluten-free flour known for its earthy, slightly nutty flavor. The addition of almond or oat flour enhances the muffins’ texture, making them light and fluffy. Dark chocolate chips bring in just the right amount of sweetness, creating a balance between indulgence and health.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120g) buckwheat flour
- ½ cup (60g) almond flour or oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- â…“ cup (65g) coconut sugar or brown sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
- ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil or melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup (60g) Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
- ¼ cup (60ml) milk of choice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins:
- ½ cup (90g) dark chocolate chips
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C), then reduce to 375°F (190°C) after 5 minutes of baking.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together buckwheat flour, almond/oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, yogurt, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Combine
- Add wet ingredients to dry. Stir gently until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips and optional nuts.
5. Bake
- Scoop batter evenly into muffin cups (fill about ¾ full).
- Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 375°F and bake for 12–15 minutes more.
- Muffins should be golden and a toothpick should come out clean.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
This pull-apart bread is soft, flavorful, and infused with fresh herbs and olive oil, making it a perfect centerpiece for sharing. Serve it warm as an appetizer, alongside soups and salads, or as a delicious side for family dinners. You can also experiment with different herbs or add a sprinkle of cheese for extra indulgence
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread / Savory Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx.)
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: None
Keywords: Gluten-Free Muffins, Buckwheat Muffins, Chocolate Chip Muffins, Healthy Muffins