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gluten free chocolate chip muffin stack on white plate
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5 from 6 votes

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Muffins

This recipe makes the most perfect chocolate chip muffins and you will never guess that they are gluten free. This gluten free chocolate chip muffin recipe is made with sour cream, dark chocolate chips, and topped with a sprinkling of coarse sugar. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 299kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 2 cups gluten free flour I used King Arthur Measure for Measure
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sour cream at room temperature
  • ½ cup buttermilk at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for sprinkling on the muffin tops

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a small mixing bowl melt the butter. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
  • Line your muffin pan (12 cups) with cupcake wrappers.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • In a large measuring cup, combine the cooled butter, sour cream, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be sure not to overmix.
  • Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  • Use a large cookie scoop to add batter to the muffin pan. Sprinkle the batter with coarse sugar and a few additional chocolate chips.
  • Bake muffins at 425° for 5 minutes. Lower the temperature to 375° and bake for an additional 16-18 minutes.
  • Remove muffins from the oven and allow the muffins to cool. Remove muffins from the muffin pan and serve with a fresh mug of coffee.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 391IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg