Gluten-Free Strawberry Muffins

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon
• 2 eggs
• /2 cup unsweetened applesauce (or oil of your choice)
• 1/2 cup milk (dairy or a non-dairy alternative)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups chopped fresh strawberries
• Optional: A sprinkle of coarse sugar for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour blend, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce (or oil), milk, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
6. If desired, sprinkle the tops of the muffins with coarse sugar for added sweetness and texture.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your homemade gluten-free strawberry muffins!

If you are looking for more gluten-free strawberry muffin recipes, here are a couple of titles along with links where you can find detailed recipes:

1. “Gluten Free Strawberry Muffins – Soft and Perfectly Sweet” – Iowa Girl Eats
2. “Gluten-free Strawberry Muffins (dairy-free option) – Mile High Mitts” – Mile High Mitts

These resources offer specific gluten-free recipes that might feature alternative ingredients or variations on the classic strawberry muffin.