Everything Gluten-Free Garlic Bread Muffins
Updated: Sep 13
If you miss warm bread with dinner but need to stay gluten-free, these Everything Gluten-Free Garlic Bread Muffinsare such an easy alternative.
They're made with Simple Mills Artisan Bread Almond Flour Baking Mix, garlic powder, olive oil, and everything bagel seasoning, then baked right in a muffin pan.
The result is an individual savory bread that's soft inside with plenty of garlic and everything-bagel flavor on top.
And because you're using a baking mix, there's no yeast, kneading, or waiting for dough to rise.
Why I Love This Recipe
I've been gluten-free for years, and one thing I've learned is that gluten-free recipes don't need to be complicated to be good.
These little garlic bread muffins are perfect when you want something warm and savory alongside dinner without making bread completely from scratch.
They're especially good with soups, stews, pasta, chili, or a big salad.
I also love that they're individually portioned. Just bake them in a muffin pan and everyone gets their own little garlic bread.
Everything Gluten-Free Garlic Bread Muffins
Ingredients:
1 package Simple Mills Artisan Bread Almond Flour Baking Mix
2 organic pasture-raised eggs
½ cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Everything bagel seasoning, for topping
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a muffin pan with olive oil.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, and olive oil.
Add the bread baking mix and garlic powder. Stir until everything is well combined.
Add the apple cider vinegar and mix again until incorporated.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup approximately halfway.
Sprinkle the tops generously with everything bagel seasoning.
Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and the muffins are cooked through.
Allow them to cool slightly before removing them from the muffin pan.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Why Use Almond Flour Bread Mix?
Using an almond-flour-based baking mix makes this recipe incredibly simple while giving you a gluten-free alternative to traditional wheat-based garlic bread.
Almond flour also provides some protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamin E, and minerals.
But the main reason I use it here?
It's easy and it tastes good.
I'm all about cooking from whole foods most of the time, but I also believe there's a place for high-quality shortcuts that make eating well easier.
Make Sure Your Everything Seasoning Is Gluten-Free
Everything bagel seasoning usually contains a combination of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt.
If you have celiac disease or are particularly sensitive to gluten, check the label to make sure your seasoning is labeled gluten-free and isn't subject to unwanted cross-contact.
What to Serve With These Garlic Bread Muffins
These little breads are especially good when there's something on your plate you can use them to soak up.
Try them with a bowl of tomato soup, chicken soup, beef stew, chili, gluten-free pasta with marinara, or your favorite Italian-inspired dinner.
You could also slice one in half while it's still warm and add a little butter or dairy-free butter.
Can I Make These Ahead?
Yes. You can make a batch ahead of time and store them for easy meals throughout the week.
I think they're best served warm, so reheat them briefly before serving to bring back that fresh-from-the-oven texture.
You could also freeze extras and thaw individual portions when you need them.
A Chinese Medicine Perspective
One of the things I like about this recipe from a Chinese medicine food-therapy perspective is that it's warm and cooked.
Garlic is traditionally considered warming and pungent in Chinese dietary therapy, making these a nice addition to the warm meals I tend to gravitate toward during cooler weather.
Of course, garlic bread isn't a Chinese medicine treatment—and it doesn't need to be.
Food can be nourishing while also simply being something you enjoy.
💡 Dr. Stephanie's Tip: If you're gluten-free, you don't need to make every single thing from scratch.
I love whole-food cooking, but convenience matters too.
Having a few good-quality gluten-free staples in your pantry can make the difference between putting together an easy meal at home and feeling like healthy eating is just too much work.
Find the products that work for you, keep them on hand, and make healthy eating fit into your actual life.
More Gluten-Free Recipes You'll Actually Want to Eat
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That's one of the reasons I created my cookbook with 93 gluten-free and dairy-free recipes.
My goal is simple: healthy food should be practical, satisfying, and actually taste good.
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