The texture of baked goods made from blended soaked grains is superior to those made with gluten-free flours and is much more similar to that of the white flour products we’re accustomed to. They are more nutritious and economical too! Gluten-free “blender” recipes are yummy favorites and definitely worth the extra effort expended to set some grains to soak in advance of baking time.
So here’s a basic blender recipe for
Gluten-free Flour-free Banana Muffins:
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1 1/3 cups brown rice
1/2 cup whole millet
1/3 cup raw buckwheat
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
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1 1/4 cups water
2-3 ripe bananas
2 Tbsp. oil/butter
3+ Tbsp. honey* (or maple syrup)
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup ground flax (optional)
1 tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. nutmeg
3/4 tsp. sea salt
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2 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
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Soak the 3 grains overnight (or for at least 8 hours) in plenty of water, but ensuring to also include the 1 Tbsp. vinegar. Drain and then add to blender with the ingredients in the 2nd list. When batter is quite smooth, gently blend in baking powder and baking soda (sift through a sieve and whisk in to avoid lumps). Pour into oiled muffin cups. Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen muffins.
Option: add 1 cup of raisins to muffin batter before baking.
Be sure to oil your muffin cups well so they release easily. Using a baking stone (muffin top style) is preferred as the clean-up is simplified.
These muffins keep well and freeze great!