Gluten-Free Whole Grain Pear Muffins with Flax Meal – Easy & Wholesome Recipe
Published Sep 05, 2025
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If you’ve been craving a cozy, wholesome baked treat, these Gluten-Free Healthy Pear Muffins are about to become your new favorite. Packed with juicy pears and naturally gluten-free ingredients, they’re perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even a light dessert. Plus, we gave them a nutritious boost with BareOrganics Golden Flax Meal, which adds both texture and incredible health benefits.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
There’s so much to love about these muffins. First, they strike the perfect balance between moist, tender crumb and natural sweetness from the pears. Second, they’re incredibly versatile—great for meal prep, school lunches, or a quick grab-and-go bite. Additionally, the inclusion of BareOrganics Golden Flax Meal makes these muffins even more satisfying. Flax meal is high in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and plant-based protein, which helps keep you feeling full and energized.
What You Will Need
- Fresh ripe pears
- Brown Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- Gluten-free superfine brown rice flour
- BareOrganics Golden Flax Meal
- Baking powder
- Kosher or fine sea salt
- Avocado or light olive oil
- Sliced almonds
- Sugar
Tips and Variations
- Make it dairy-free: Swap dairy milk for almond, oat, or coconut milk.
- Change up the fruit: Apples or peaches work beautifully in place of pears.
- Add crunch: Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans for texture.
- Boost nutrition further: Add chia seeds or hemp hearts alongside the flax meal.
Why Flax Meal is a Superfood Upgrade
Adding BareOrganics Golden Flax Meal is a simple way to make these muffins healthier without changing their flavor. Flax meal is known for supporting digestive health, helping balance cholesterol levels, and providing a steady source of energy. Best of all, it works as a natural binder in baking, making it a wonderful replacement for eggs in gluten-free and vegan recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I freeze these muffins?
Yes! Let them cool completely, then freeze in a single layer before transferring to a bag. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
Do I need to peel the pears?
It’s up to you! Keeping the peel adds fiber, but peeled pears give a softer texture.
How long do they stay fresh?
Stored in an airtight container, they’ll stay fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the fridge.
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Gluten Free Whole Grain Pear Muffins
Ingredients
- 3 ripe pears
- 1 cup brown sugar or brown erythritol
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups superfine brown rice flour
- ½ cup potato starch
- ¼ cup BareOrganics Golden Milled Flaxseed
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
- ½ cup avocado or light olive oil
Optional Toppings:
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup granulated sugar or erythritol
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 24 standard muffin cups with paper liners.
- Place the pears in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add brown sugar and puree. Add the remaining ingredients (except the toppings) and process to combine, scraping down the bowl of the food processor once. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- If desired, sprinkle the almonds on top of the batter and sprinkle with a little sugar. (To intensify the flavor of the almonds, you can toast them in a dry pan over high heat for a few minutes, just until toasted and fragrant.) Bake for 25 minutes or until the muffins have risen and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (These muffins don’t get too brown.) Let cool in the pan.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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What a GREAT recipe and photo! Thanks again Carol!!!
Beautiful picture Carol…as usual! :) I love having homemade muffins on my counter. It means there’s always something for breakfast or a quick snack. I love the idea of whizzing everything up in the food processor too…thanks!
I love pears…and I love muffins – so these look PERFECT!
Those look great. Pretty styling too :)
Thank you!
They look scrumptious. I’m still wondering what the best way of replacing 4 eggs is though. I always seem to have trouble with more than 2. Now, about that herd of elephants…
Ooh, these look beautiful! I’ve never done much baking w/ pears, but this recipe makes me anxious to start!
Is that a typo, line 14 muffins with liners, yet yields 24? Which one is correct? Thanks.
Yes, there was a typo – sorry! I fixed it. The recipe makes 24 muffins.
YUM! These look delish Carol – might try them with apples as I’m not really a pear fan!
Let me know how they come out if you do!