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    Published: May 23, 2018 · Modified: Mar 15, 2022 by Stephanie McKercher, RDN · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

    Gluten-Free Golden Milk Muffins

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    Golden milk in baked-good form! These gluten-free muffins are easy to bake yet packed with healthy nutrients and spicy flavors from turmeric and cinnamon. (Sponsored by Simple Mills.)

    Overhead shot of gluten-free golden milk muffins in a muffin tin with spoonful of turmeric and cinnamon sticks against a white backdrop.

    I love to eat baked goods, but I'm not always in the mood to make them from scratch. Sometimes I want to pop something warm and cozy in the oven and just know it's going to turn out right. Know what I mean?

    Since I spotted Simple Mills baking mixes at Target, I've been using them as a foundation for quick and easy muffin and cake recipes. These mixes aren't just good for being gluten-free. They're good, period. No qualifiers needed.

    Overhead shot of gluten-free golden milk muffins in a muffin tin with Simple Mills baking mix.

    Now if you know me at all, you've probably already guessed that I couldn't just follow the directions on the box and leave it at that. Since the basic mix was already done for me, I had ample energy left for adding in nuts, seeds, fruit, and warming spices to boost up the flavor (and health benefits) of these gluten-free muffins.

    My inspiration is golden milk, a creamy drink made with coconut milk, turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger. These spices are already anti-inflammatory, but I decided to step it up a notch by also adding walnuts, walnut oil, and ground flax—some of the richest sources of plant-based omega-3s out there.

    Straight on shot of gluten-free golden milk muffin against white backdrop.

    Overhead shot of gluten-free muffins in a muffin tin with spoonful of turmeric against shite backdrop.

    The nice thing about using a baking mix is that you can keep your recipe simple or toss in extras to fit your mood. Fold in walnuts and raisins for texture. Add ground flax for a little more protein. Or don't—the exact formula is entirely up to you.

    The perfect blend of quick, easy and creative!

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    Overhead shot of gluten-free golden milk muffins in a muffin tin with spoonful of turmeric and cinnamon sticks against a white backdrop.

    Gluten-Free Golden Milk Muffins

    Baking made easy! Gluten-Free Golden Milk Muffins made with Simple Mills Banana Muffin Almond Flour Mix. 
    4.60 from 5 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: dairy-free, gluten-free
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 muffins
    Author: Stephanie McKercher, RDN

    Ingredients

    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup coconut milk (or water, see note)
    • 2 tablespoons walnut oil (or melted coconut oil or vegetable oil)
    • 1 box Simple Mills Banana Muffin & Bread Almond Flour Mix (9 ounces)
    • 1 tablespoon ground flax (optional)
    • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional, reserve some for topping if desired)
    • ¼ cup raisins (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Whisk eggs, coconut milk, and oil in a large bowl. Stir in Banana Muffin Mix, ground flax (if using), turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper. Fold in walnuts (reserve 1-2 tablespoons for topping if desired) and raisins (if using) and stir until well blended. 
    • Pour batter into a lightly greased or paper-lined muffin tin, filling each cup about ⅔ full. Top with remaining chopped walnuts if desired.
    • Bake 25 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. 

    Notes

    Whisk canned coconut milk in a separate bowl until cream and liquid is blended before using. Substitute water for coconut milk if desired (muffins will be less moist).
    Store muffins in the fridge or freezer. 
     
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    Find Simple Mills baking mixes at a Target near you!

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    1. Linda says

      July 29, 2018 at 2:14 pm

      These sound wonderful. I usually find store bought muffins and muffin recipes too sweet for my taste. I'm wondering what your opinion is of the sweetness of the Simple Mills mix.
      Thx, Linda

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        July 31, 2018 at 1:46 pm

        Thanks, Linda! I totally agree with you—usually I find muffins way too sweet, but I thought these were just right. Let me know if you try them!

        Reply
    2. Sarah Remmer says

      May 30, 2018 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe! Great job - they look so good!

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        June 01, 2018 at 3:51 pm

        Thanks, Sarah! Glad you like them! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Lindsey Pine says

      May 29, 2018 at 9:52 am

      The mixture of spices you have in this sound delicious! This is a must try!

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        May 30, 2018 at 7:37 am

        Thanks, Lindsey! All my favorite warming spices for breakfast. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Erin Palinski-Wade says

      May 28, 2018 at 7:44 pm

      5 stars
      These look SO great! I need to make them ASAP 🙂

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        May 30, 2018 at 7:36 am

        Thanks, Erin! Let me know if you try them! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Rebecca Adrianna Livingstone says

      May 28, 2018 at 3:17 pm

      These look beautiful seriously winning at the food photography game girl !

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        May 30, 2018 at 7:36 am

        Thanks so much, Rebecca! I love food photography. It's definitely the most fun part of my job. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Stacey Mattinson says

      May 28, 2018 at 3:06 pm

      These muffins look so delicious! Thanks for sharing this great recipe.

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        May 30, 2018 at 7:35 am

        Thanks, Stacey! Hope you enjoy them! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jodi Robinson says

      May 25, 2018 at 7:19 pm

      Ohhh what a great way to use golden milk - in muffins!!

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        May 30, 2018 at 7:35 am

        It's even better in muffin form. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Bridget @EatRightMama says

      May 25, 2018 at 2:02 pm

      I'm always looking for ways to put more turmeric in my diet--thanks for sharing this healthy recipe!

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        May 25, 2018 at 6:39 pm

        Thanks, Bridget! Turmeric is one of my favorite ingredients—also love it in salad dressings! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

      May 24, 2018 at 7:41 am

      I see those Simple Mills mixes all over the place and they look so tasty! Going to have to give them a try 🙂

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        May 25, 2018 at 8:00 am

        You have to try them! I also love their crackers and they have cookies, too! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Jessica Levinson says

      May 23, 2018 at 9:59 pm

      These look so delicious! Great additions and so easy to make!

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        May 25, 2018 at 7:59 am

        SO easy! Thanks, Jessica!

        Reply
    11. Emily | EmPowered Nutrition says

      May 23, 2018 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      I love your additions! These look so delicious! I"ll definitely have to try!

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        May 25, 2018 at 7:59 am

        Thanks so much, Emily! Let me know how it goes! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Whitney E, R.D. says

      May 23, 2018 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      These muffins look so creamy + absolutely divine! I am most definitely going to have to try these golden muffins full of goodness ASAP.

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        May 25, 2018 at 7:58 am

        Thanks, Whitney! The coconut milk is my secret ingredient for upping the creaminess factor! 🙂

        Reply

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