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Closeup of Gluten Free Lemon Ricotta Muffins in a wood bowl lined with wax paper

Gluten Free Lemon Ricotta Muffins

4.79 from 41 ratings
Simple and easy Lemon Ricotta Muffins are made with leftover ricotta cheese - less kitchen waste! These are gluten free, tender, and full of bright lemon flavor.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
By: Sharon Lachendro
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Ingredients

For the Muffins

  • 2/3 cup 150 g granulated sugar
  • zest from 1 medium lemon
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour mix see notes
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 2 teaspoons aluminum free baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup ricotta 8.5 oz, room temperature
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1/3 cup milk room temperature
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract
  • juice from 1 medium lemon about 2 tablespoons

For the Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • zest from 1 medium lemon
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick spray.
  • Add the granulated sugar and lemon zest to a large bowl. Rub the zest into the sugar to release the natural oils.
  • Whisk in the gluten free flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the sugar/zest then set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta, egg, milk, oil, lemon extract, and lemon juice.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Evenly divide the batter between the 12 muffin cups then bake for 14-16 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Drizzle over the cooled muffins.

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Notes

  1. I use my nightshade-free flour mix in this recipe. If you use a different mix, you may need to add an additional 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum.
  2. If you use a gluten free flour mix that already contains xanthan gum, omit the amount called for in this recipe.

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 239mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g

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