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Easy Gluten-Free Cornbread Muffins Recipe Perfect for Jiffy Copycat Fans

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These easy gluten-free cornbread muffins deliver the nostalgic flavor of classic Jiffy cornbread without gluten. Moist, tender, and quick to make, they are perfect for breakfasts, snacks, or comforting sides.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) fine yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup (56g) almond flour (or oat flour for nut-free)
  • 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk or dairy-free milk with 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) coconut oil, melted
  • Optional: shredded cheddar cheese or diced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with muffin liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, almond flour, gluten-free baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until no lumps remain.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg lightly. Add buttermilk (or dairy-free milk plus vinegar) and melted coconut oil; stir until blended.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in optional shredded cheddar cheese or diced jalapeños if desired.
  6. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense or oily muffins. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Fresh gluten-free baking powder and baking soda ensure good rise. Fine cornmeal gives a smooth crumb. Oven temperatures vary; watch muffins closely after 15 minutes. For extra moist muffins, add a tablespoon of honey or substitute half the buttermilk with plain yogurt. Let batter rest 5 minutes before scooping to improve texture.

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