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    Home » Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes

    Chocolate Chip Blueberry Muffins

    Published: Aug 12, 2022 · Modified: Aug 21, 2022 by Lee · This post may contain affiliate links · 25 Comments .

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    These Chocolate Chip Blueberry Muffins have the most gorgeous natural blue hue from frozen blueberries (you'll get a different shade every time) and are loaded with chocolate chips! They don't just taste like a blueberry muffin with chocolate chips, they have their own flavor. Best yet, they're gluten free, nut free, eggless and can easily be vegan!

    A halved Chocolate Chip Blueberry Muffin on a plate.

    I love the combination of flavors in these chocolate chip blueberry muffins! They are rich yet sweet and oh so delicious. This recipe is so simple to make, with just a whisk you'll make 6 jumbo sized muffins.

    For more muffin recipes, try my Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins,  Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins, Gluten Free Banana Muffins and Gluten Free Chocolate Muffins.

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    • Reasons to Love these Muffins
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • How to Make Chocolate Chip Blueberry Muffins
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Other Blueberry Recipes You'll Love
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    • Chocolate Chip Blueberry Muffins

    Reasons to Love these Muffins

    • Allergy Friendly- These muffins are gluten free, nut free, egg free and can easily be dairy free (vegan)!
    • Light and Airy- These muffins are so light! Not an overly dense work out for your jaw!
    • High Domes- They rise up super tall just like muffins from a bakery!
    • Loaded with Chocolate Chips- Each bite of these muffins is full of chocolate chips just like in my Triple Chocolate Muffins!
    • They're Blue!!!- We use real frozen blueberries to get that gorgeous natural color!

    Ingredient Notes

    Vanilla, vegetable oil, kosher salt, milk and cornstarch water, frozen blueberries, chocolate chips, baking powder, gluten free flour, granulated sugar and baking soda in separate containers.
    • Gluten Free Flour- If you also have nut allergies, make sure to use a brand that’s made in a nut free facility.  I really love to use this gluten free flour because it’s nut safe but it does contain dairy. It also contains xanthan gum which really helps give baked goods their bounce.
    • Cornstarch and Water- These are eggless muffins so this mixture helps bind everything together.
    • Chocolate Chips- Make sure to use gluten free/nut free and vegan if you want these dairy free.
    • Milk- If there are no dairy allergies or if you’re not vegan, you can use regular whole milk. For non dairy, use a non dairy milk of your choosing. 
    • Frozen Blueberries- I use frozen because they're easier to break down due to the added water content like in my Blueberry Cookies.

    See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

    Substitutions and Variations

    How to Make these Vegan

    • Use a gluten free flour that’s free from dairy.
    • Make sure the brand of sugar you use is vegan. 
    • Only use a non dairy milk. 
    • Read the label on your chocolate chips to ensure they’re gluten free, nut free and vegan.

    For All Purpose Flour

    I cannot test this recipe due to celiac disease but these are the changes I would make:

    • Use 1 ¾ packed cups plus 2 packed tablespoons of AP flour (294 grams).
    • Use 1 cup milk of choice.
    • Use ⅓ cup plus 2 teaspoons (not tablespoons) vegetable oil.

    This recipe has not been tested with these substitutions and/or variations due to celiac disease and food allergies. If you change any of the ingredients, please let us know how the recipe turned out in the comments below!

    Gluten free muffins in a tin with blue cracks from the blueberries.

    How to Make Chocolate Chip Blueberry Muffins

    Here are the step by step instructions to make these muffins!

    Step 1: Heat The Blueberries

    In a small microwave safe bowl, heat the frozen blueberries in 20 second increments, stirring after each time, until they are soft liquidy and jammy. This took me almost 2 minutes.

    Step 2: Whisk Together the Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the gluten free flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine.

    A bowl of blueberries and juice.
    Step 1
    A whisk with white powdered ingredients.
    Step 2

    Step 3: Make the Cornstarch Water

    In a large bowl, using a spoon, mix together the cornstarch and water until thin and watery. It will be thick and tacky at first.

    Step 4: Add the other Liquid Ingredients

    Into the cornstarch water, add the milk of choice, vegetable oil and vanilla; whisk to combine.

    Cornstarch water in a bowl with a spoon.
    Step 3
    A whisk with the white wet ingredients.
    Step 4

    Step 5: Combine the Ingredients

    Using a whisk, slowly mix the liquid ingredients into the dry until just combined. If it gets too thick, switch to a spatula.

    Step 6: Add in the Jammy Blueberries

    Use a spatula to fold in all the jammy blueberries, including any liquid. If you want the color all blue, make sure to blend it all in. Don't leave any swirls.

    Mixing the wet and dry ingredients into a batter.
    Step 5
    Blueberries streak in the white batter.
    Step 6
    Mixing more blueberries into the batter.
    Step 6: All combined

    Step 7: Add in the Chocolate Chips

    Use a spatula to fold 1.5 cups of chocolate chips into the batter until combined.

    Adding hundreds of chocolate chips it the batter.
    Mixing the chocolate chips thoroughly into the blue batter.

    Step 8: Scoop the Batter

    Using an ice cream scoop, fill the muffin cups to the top. Smooth the batter with the back of the spoon or a small knife.

    Step 9: Sprinkle More Chocolate Chips

    Sprinkle the remaining 3 tablespoons of chocolate chips on top of the batter in each muffin cup. Gently push down on the chips to make sure they stick to the batter.

    Filling a cupcake tin with the mix.
    Step 8
    Adding extra chocolate chips on top.
    Step 9
    Golden brown Chocolate Chip Blueberry Muffins in the tin.
    Step 10

    Step 10: Bake

    Bake in the center rack of the 375 degree oven for 28 minutes until the muffins are golden on tops, risen and springy when carefully touched.

    Step 11: Cool

    Once out of the oven, let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5-10 minutes. Then remove from the pan using a small spatula and let cool on a wire cooling rack.

    Golden brown chocolate chip muffin with blue streaks stands peacefully on a plate.

    Expert Baking Tips

    • Filling the Muffin Tins- Make sure to fill each muffin cup almost all the way to the top. You want the muffins to have beautiful height. This recipe makes 6 jumbo muffins.
    • Smoothing the Batter- Many gluten free batters have a way of staying exactly as they are placed, when baked. If you leave it misshapen, that’s how it will remain when baked. When the batter is in the muffin cups, gently smooth the tops with a butter knife prior to baking.
    • Grease the Muffin Tin- If you aren't using paper liners, you must grease the muffin tin. You want to make sure you grease the entire pan, yes even the top; these muffins rise up nice and high and spill out of the cups.

    Recipe FAQs

    How many muffins does this recipe make?


    This recipe makes 6 jumbo size muffins.

    It can also make 12 regular size muffins. If doing so, bake them at the same temperature for 22-24 minutes or until the tops are risen and springy when carefully touched.

    The outside of my muffins are crunchy. Will they soften?


    When you just bake the muffins they will have a crisp exterior and soft interior. 

    After you store them in an airtight container or in the foil at room temperature overnight, they will be soft on the outside as well. 

    Can I make this recipe into a loaf?

    Yes you can!

    Follow the recipe exactly and then pour the batter into a greased and parchment lined 9x5 loaf pan.

    Bake in the center rack of the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 60 minutes until golden brown on top, risen and springy when carefully poked.

    Do I have to use frozen blueberries? Can I use fresh?


    I would use frozen. The reason is because when they heat, they tend to have more liquid than fresh ones. We want more liquid to make that color really pop.

    My muffins aren't the same color as yours. What happened?

    That is because no food coloring is required to get that amazing hue; it's all natural so the color will be different every time. 

    The color of the muffins will vary depending on what brand of blueberries you use to make them, how ripe they are and if you used fresh or frozen. 

    The color is never 100 percent the same, which makes it so fun. 

    For example, in my Blueberry Cupcakes I used fresh blueberries to make the jam and the frosting came more purple. In my Chocolate Blueberry Cake, I used frozen blueberries to make the jam and it came more magenta.

    How do I store these Blueberry Chocolate Chip Muffins?


    Once the muffins have cooled, store in an airtight container or individually wrap the each muffin in aluminum foil. Try to create a teepee with the top of the foil so it isn't touching the top of the muffin as much.

    If wrapped in foil, store them in a zip top bag on the counter at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 30 days.
     
    To defrost, take out if the freezer and leave at room temperature until soft; about 2 hours.

    If desired, warm each muffin in the microwave for 5-10 seconds prior to eating.Be careful not to burn your mouth.

    A closer look at the blue cake and melted chocolate insides.

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    Did you try this recipe? Please leave me a ⭐ review below!

    Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @laneandgreyfare and follow along on Pinterest, Facebook and YouTube! Enjoy!!! 

    📖 Recipe

    A halved Chocolate Chip Blueberry Muffin on a plate.

    Chocolate Chip Blueberry Muffins

    Author: Lee
    These Chocolate Chips Blueberry Muffins have the most gorgeous natural blue hue from frozen blueberries (you'll get a different shade every time) and are loaded with chocolate chips! They don't just taste like a blueberry muffin with chocolate chips, they have their own flavor. Best yet, they're gluten free, nut free, eggless and can easily be vegan!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 28 minutes mins
    Cool Time 9 minutes mins
    Total Time 47 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 jumbo muffins
    Calories 519 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ⅔ cup frozen blueberries (about 46 blueberries)
    • 1 ¾ cups plus 2 tablespoons gluten free flour (I use a 1:1 gf flour with xanthan gum)
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 pinches kosher salt
    • 2 heaping tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water
    • 1 ⅓ cups milk of choice
    • ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups semi sweet chocolate chips plus 3 extra tablespoons of chips for sprinkling

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a jumbo 6 cup muffin tin with vegetable oil, in the wells and on the top.
    • In a small microwave safe bowl, heat the frozen blueberries in 20 second increments, stirring after each time, until they are soft and jammy. This took me almost 2 minutes.
    • In a large bowl, with a whisk, mix together the gluten free flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until it is thin and watery. It will be thick and tacky at first. Then pour in the milk of choice, vegetable oil and the vanilla. Whisk to combine.
    • Using a whisk, slowly mix the liquid ingredients into the dry until just combined. If it gets too thick, switch to a spatula.
    • Use a spatula to fold in all the jammy blueberries, including any liquid. If you want the color all blue, make sure to blend it all in. Don't leave any swirls. 
    • Use a spatula to fold 1.5 cups of chocolate chips into the batter until combined.
    • Using an ice cream scoop, fill the muffin cups to the top. Smooth the batter with the back of the spoon or a small knife.
    • Sprinkle the remaining 3 tablespoons of chocolate chips on top of the batter in each muffin cup. Gently push down on the chips to make sure they stick to the batter. 
    • Bake in the center rack of the 375 degree oven for 28 minutes until the muffins are golden on top, risen and springy when carefully touched.
    • Once out of the oven, let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5-10 minutes. Then remove from the pan using a small spatula and let cool on a wire cooling rack.

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    Notes

    Regular Muffins: Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 22-24 minutes or until muffins are risen and springy. Makes 12 regular muffins.
    For a Loaf Cake: Follow the recipe exactly and then pour the batter into a greased and parchment lined 9x5 loaf pan. Bake in the center rack of the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 60 minutes until golden brown on top, risen and springy when carefully poked.
    Vegan: Use a dairy free gluten free flour, make sure the sugar you use is vegan, use dairy free milk, and make sure your chocolate chips are vegan.
    All Purpose Flour: I cannot test this due to celiac disease, but use 1 ¾ cups plus 2 tablespoons packed cups of AP flour (294 grams plus 2 tablespoons), 1 cup of milk and use ⅓ cup plus 2 teaspoons (NOT tablespoons) vegetable oil.
    Storing: Store cooled chocolate chip blueberry muffins in an airtight container or wrapped in foil at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for 30 days. If desired, warm each muffin in the microwave for 5-10 seconds prior to eating.
    Nutrition: The info below is a generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 387mgPotassium: 351mgFiber: 8gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 198mgIron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Mercy

      August 04, 2023 at 11:02 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely SO tasty and such a fun vibrant color! I used oat milk and couldn’t believe how good the texture was for being gluten free AND vegan!

      Reply
      • Lee

        August 05, 2023 at 12:03 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    2. Jena

      March 04, 2023 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      This is the first recipe I’ve tried of yours and I’m crying they’re so good 😭. I feel like a lot of GF recipes seem so complicated but yours seem really simple and easy. Thank you for this! 🙏🏼

      Reply
      • Lee

        March 04, 2023 at 2:18 pm

        Oh my goodness thank you so so much!!!

        Reply
    3. Zoe

      December 19, 2022 at 8:04 am

      when you give temperatures for your recipes, do you use convection bake it regular bake?

      Reply
    4. Cam

      November 07, 2022 at 7:37 pm

      Hi there! Just came across your Instagram and am looking forward to trying these muffins. I’m guessing the cornstarch and water replaces using egg, but if I was to use egg how many would I include and is there anything I should adjust other than omitting the cornstarch and water mixture? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lee

        November 08, 2022 at 9:20 am

        Hi Cam! Sadly I cannot test out this recipe with eggs due to my son's egg allergy. However, if you wanted to try I would replace the cornstarch water with one egg. I would also use packed cups of flour, 1 cup of milk and 1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons (NOT tablespoons) vegetable oil. Sorry I can't guarantee it will work but I hope this helps!

        Reply
    5. Addie

      November 03, 2022 at 2:10 pm

      Hi! Im a bit confused on the 1:1 of flour and xanthan gum part how much do I use?😅

      Reply
      • Lee

        November 04, 2022 at 9:39 am

        Hi there. That's just the type of gluten free flour that I use. It's a 1 to 1 gluten free flour that contains xanthan gum. If you tried to use an almond flour or coconut flour...the recipe wouldn't work. For the recipe...you need 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons of flour. Hope that helps!

        Reply
        • RC

          March 22, 2024 at 2:57 pm

          Why won't almond flour work? I have baked with almond flour or a blend for many years with traditional recipes. These look amazing.

        • Lee

          March 22, 2024 at 8:17 pm

          I cannot have nuts in my household due to my son's severe allergies. Sadly almond flour is not a 1 to 1 replacement for gluten free multipurpose flour. It is a high fat flour and can make baked goods greasy due to the added moisture. You'd also have to adjust the liquid amounts in the recipe for the best results. King Arthur says to replace 1/4 of the flour in a recipe with almond flour. So if a recipe calls for 1 cup of flour, then use 3/4 cup gf multipurpose flour and 1/4 cup almond flour. Sorry I can't be of more help!

    6. Daniela

      September 25, 2022 at 10:10 am

      Hi! I am from Chile and I love you recipes.
      I want to know Can I use brown sugar? I want they will be fluffy and moist cupcakes

      Thanks
      (Sorry if my english isn't good)

      Reply
      • Lee

        September 25, 2022 at 10:51 am

        Hi there! Yes! You should be able to use light brown sugar. You may have to cook them a little longer since brown sugar has more moisture than granulated.

        Reply
    7. Zelna

      September 15, 2022 at 7:29 pm

      Are the calories listed per individual muffin or for the whole size batch

      Reply
      • Lee

        September 16, 2022 at 10:00 am

        Hi there! The calories listed are for an individual jumbo muffin. So for a regular size muffin, it would be divided by 2...so 259 calories per muffin. For a mini muffin it would be divided by 2 again, so 129 calories. Hope this makes sense! If that is still too many, you can leave off the chocolate chips on the tops of the muffins. Each tablespoon of chocolate chips is about 70 calories. You can also add less chocolate chips into the batter. Instead of 1.5 cups, you can half the amount and use 3/4 of a cup. That will take the calories way down. Hope this makes sense!

        Reply
    8. Brandy

      September 07, 2022 at 1:20 pm

      Hi There! I am new to GF baking. What is the purpose of xanthium gum? What would happen if you didn’t use it?

      Reply
      • Lee

        September 07, 2022 at 11:16 pm

        Hi Brandy! The xanthan gum adds thickness and helps hold everything together. It provides some of that elasticity that the gluten normally would. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    9. Tzipora

      September 07, 2022 at 10:14 am

      Can I replace tapioca starch instead of cornstarch? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lee

        September 07, 2022 at 11:21 pm

        Yes! I read that you can use it instead of the cornstarch. Use the same amount as you would have the cornstarch and mix it with the same amount of water until smooth. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    10. John

      August 15, 2022 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      Such a quick and easy! I love the blue color that came out in mine!

      Reply
    11. Brianna

      August 13, 2022 at 11:46 pm

      5 stars
      They are actually fluffy! And delicious. This will be a remake recipe over and over- can’t wait to eat these muffins for BL&D!

      Reply
      • Lee

        August 16, 2022 at 1:18 am

        SO glad thank you so much!!!

        Reply
    12. John

      August 12, 2022 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      What a quick and delicious muffin recipe!!!

      Reply
      • Lee

        August 12, 2022 at 11:56 pm

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
      • Lee

        August 16, 2022 at 1:18 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
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