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It’s Time for March Muffin Madness 2023!

Shirley Braden

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Welcome to March Muffin Madness 2023!

After a hiatus of several years, I’m happy to say that March Muffin Madness (MMM) is back! This is the beloved event that I first started on my own in 2010. Several years later, 2014 to be exact, I had the great idea to ask other bloggers to join me in sharing scrumptious muffin recipes and to offer prizes galore to my gfe readers! MMM has been even more of a hit since that time. I hope you’re every bit as excited as I am about this year’s event!

Gluten-free muffin recipes and so many amazing prizes! March Muffin Madness on Gluten Free Easily

Today is Selection Sunday for that “other” March Madness, the day that the bracket and matchups are revealed. 

Similarly, today I’m here to announce who will be participating in this year’s March Muffin Madness, the days that I’ll be sharing their muffin recipes, and a few of the other important details.

If you’re a longtime reader of gfe, you already know that a gluten-free muffin recipe will be shared for the first time on gfe every single day during MMM. Plus, there will be terrific daily giveaway prizes. Cookbooks, resource books, gluten-free cooking classes, and gluten-free baking/cooking ingredients are just some of the prizes being offered this year.

Trust me; you won’t want to miss a day of MMM!

However, all the giveaways will be open until the end of the event so, if you do have to miss a day or two, you can easily catch up!

And this event gets even better … every comment left during the entire event will count as an eligible entry for a fabulous grand prize giveaway that will take place at midnight EST on Tuesday, April 4!  (*Okay, I should note that only the first comment on each post will be counted. Don’t spam us with daily comments thinking that will give you extra entries! LOL*) 

Entries for MMM—both the daily prizes and the grand prize giveaway–will be accepted both via Rafflecopter and your comments on the MMM posts. And you’ll soon see that there are many entry opportunities on Rafflecopter!

Please plan on stopping by gfe daily and leaving a comment to increase your odds of winning! All the winners of all the prizes will be announced here on April 5.

Keep reading to get all the details on all the wonderful folks participating in MMM 2023 and all the specifics on the grand prize giveaway.

Note that I last hosted the MMM event in 2018. Admittedly, I’m feeling a bit rusty when it comes to daily posting and hosting epic gfe events but hopefully, I will get back in the groove as MMM progresses!

I hope you will, too. Let’s bake some scrumptious muffins and win some prizes; shall we?

The 2023 March Muffin Madness Schedule

Note: All of the muffin recipes shared during MMM will be 100% gluten free but not all of the participating sites are strictly gluten free. Please consider that a reminder that wonderful gluten-free recipes are actually everywhere!

~ Monday, March 13 ~ No Gluten, No Problem (Pete and Kelli Bronski) ~ Recipe: Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins with Walnut Crumb Topping; Prizes: These cookbooks from and sponsored by Pete and Kelli—Artisanal Gluten-Free Cupcakes; Artisanal Gluten-Free Cooking; No Gluten, No Problem Pizza; and Kids Cook Gluten Free. Get the recipe and enter to win one of the cookbooks here. 

~ Tuesday, March 14 ~ April J. Harris (April Harris) ~ Recipe: Gluten-Free Banana Streusel Muffins with Flaxseed; Prizes: These cookbooks from Page Street Publishing: 101 Greatest Soups on the Planet and The 100 Best Curry Recipes for Your Instant Pot. Plus, Spectrum Organic Ground Flaxseed (24-ounce bag) sponsored by gfe. Get the recipe and enter to win one of the prizes here. 

~ Wednesday, March 15 ~ Let Them Eat Gluten-Free Cake (Kim Thomas) ~ Recipe: Gluten-Free Pineapple Coconut Muffins; Prizes: The Everything Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook (sponsored by gfe), Latin American Paleo Cooking (sponsored by Page Street Publishing), and Gluten-Free Cooking for Two (sponsored by gfe). Plus, Baker’s Angel Flake Sweetened Coconut (2-pak, 7-ounce bags). Get the recipe and enter to win one of the prizes here. 

~ Thursday, March 16 ~ Predominantly Paleo (Jennifer Robins) ~ Recipe: Grain-Free Rocky Road Muffins; Prizes: Affordable Cooking with Your Instant Pot (sponsored by Page Street Publishing), The New Yiddish Kitchen (sponsored by Victory Belt Publishing), Paleo Kids Cookbook (sponsored by Jennifer Robins). Plus, Legit Bread Company Legit Pancake Mix (2 packages). Get the recipe and enter to win one of the prizes here.

~ Friday, March 17 ~ The Full Helping (Gena Hamshaw) ~ Recipe: Gluten-Free Pumpkin Gingerbread Spice Muffins; Prizes: Choosing Raw: Making Raw Foods Part of The Way You Eat (sponsored by Gena Hamshaw)and Power Plates: 100 Nutritionally Balanced, One-Dish Vegan Meals (sponsored by Gena Hamshaw and gfe). Plus, Simply Organic Ground Ginger, Simply Organic Ground Cloves, and McCormick Ground Cinnamon. Get the recipe and enter to win one of the prizes here. 

~ Saturday, March 18 ~ Tessa, The Domestic Diva (Tessa Simpson) ~ Recipe: 5-Minute Paleo Muffins; Prizes: No-Thaw Paleo Cooking In Your Instant Pot: Fast, Flavorful Meals Straight from the Freezer (sponsored by Page Street Publishing); Make Ahead Paleo: Healthy Gluten-, Grain- & Dairy-Free Recipes Ready When & Where You Are (sponsored by Victory Belt Publishing); Food Saved Me: My Journey of Finding Health and Hope Through the Power of Food (sponsored by gfe). Plus, Octonuts Cashew Butter (sponsored by gfe). Get the recipe and enter to win one of the prizes here. 

~ Sunday, March 19 ~ The Painted Mermaid (Amy Atwell) ~ Recipe: Grain-Free Chocolate Banana Muffins; Prizes: Ten Little Rules for Mermaids (sponsored by Amy Atwell and gfe); Ten Little Rules for Serving You (sponsored by Amy Atwell and gfe). Plus, Pure Vermont Maple Syrup (sponsored by gfe). Get the recipe and enter to win one of the prizes here. 

~ Monday, March 20 ~ Everyday Gluten-Free Gourmet (Cinde Little) ~ Gluten-Free Banana Granola Muffins (Oat Free); Prizes: Virtual Gluten-Free Cooking Classes (sponsored by Cinde Little); Jumbo Silicone Baking Cups (sponsored by gfe); Mini Silicone Baking Cups (sponsored by gfe)

~ Tuesday, March 21 ~ Beauty and the Foodie (Stacey Crawford) ~ Paleo Caramel Apple Muffins; Prizes: Keto in an Instant: 100 Ketogenic Recipes for Your Instant Pot (sponsored by Stacey Crawford); 30-Minute Paleo: 60 Low-Prep, Big-Flavor Meals for Every Day of the Week (sponsored by Page Street Publishing). Plus, Mini Cake Pan – Silicone Fluted Tube Cake Pans Non-Stick Fancy Molds, 3-pan set. Get the recipe and enter to win one of the prizes here. 

~ Wednesday, March 22 ~ In Johnna’s Kitchen (Johnna Perry) ~ Gluten-Free Taste of the Tropics Muffins; Prizes: Gluten-Free Baking for Beginners (signed copies; sponsored by Johnna Perry); GF Potholder/Hot Pad and Dish Towel Set (sponsored by gfe); and Coconut Sugar (sponsored by gfe). Get the recipe and enter to win one of the prizes here. 

~ Thursday, March 23 ~ Nourishing Meals (Ali Segersten) ~ Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Muffins with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting; Prizes: Nourishing Meals: 365 Whole Foods, Allergy-Free Recipes for Healing Your Family One Meal at a Time: A Cookbook
(sponsored by Ali Segersten); Pure Raw Honey (sponsored by gfe). Get the recipe and enter to win one of the prizes here. 

~ Friday, March 24 ~  Healthful Pursuit (Leanne Vogel) ~ Gluten-Free Flaxseed Fudge Muffins (with Keto and Paleo Options); Prizes: The Keto Diet: The Complete Guide to a High-Fat Diet, with More Than 125 Delectable Recipes … (sponsored by Leanne Vogel and gfe) and The Keto Diet Cookbook: 140+ Flexible Meals for Every Day (sponsored by Leanne Vogel). Plus, If You Care Muffin Liners (60-count, 3-pak). Get the recipe and enter to win one of the prizes here.

~ Saturday, March 25 ~ Michelle’s Gluten-Free Kitchen (Michelle Brazeau) ~

~ Sunday, March 26 ~ Cassidy’s Craveable Creations (Cassidy Stauffer) ~

~ Monday, March 27 ~ My Gluten-Free Cucina (Leslie Benson) ~

~ Tuesday, March 28 ~ Julie Mayfield (formerly Paleo Comfort Foods) ~

~ Wednesday, March 29 ~ Real Everything (formerly Paleo Parents, Stacy Toth) ~

~ Thursday, March 30 ~ Successfully Gluten Free (Kristin Domike) ~

~ Friday, March 31 ~ Migraine Relief Plan (formerly Recipe Renovator; Stephanie Weaver) ~

~ Saturday, April 1 ~ Dr. Becky Campbell (Dr. Becky Campbell) ~

~ Sunday, April 2 ~ Gluten-Free and Paleo Travels (Nancy French) ~

~ Monday, April 3 ~ Gluten Free Easily (aka gfe) (Shirley Braden; yes, that’s me!) ~

~ Tuesday, April 4 ~ Wrap-up of muffin recipes, including categorization of recipes (“just gluten free,” “gluten free and dairy free,” “paleo,” “keto,” etc.). All daily giveaways and the grand prize giveaway will end at midnight Eastern on April 4.

~ Wednesday, April 5 ~ Announcement of all winners during the MMM event, including daily prizes and the grand prize giveaway. (Winners will have 48 hours to claim their prizes after they have been contacted by gfe.)

Note that this page will be updated with recipe titles and daily prizes with links to the specific posts as MMM progresses

Be sure you are subscribed to gfe and following gfe on Facebook so you see the new posts as soon as they are published!

The Grand Prize Giveaway Prize Listing

Here are the wonderful prizes in the grand prize event! There are eight prizes so there will be eight winners, one for each prize. Enter the giveaway via the Rafflecopter widget at the bottom of this page and by leaving a single comment on this post and every post during the event. Optimize your chances of winning, folks!

SEVENTH PRIZE (Sponsored by gfe)

~ Two Lumps of Sugar Chef Apron ($30 value plus shipping) ~ Pattern shown is one of many. The winner gets to choose the pattern. This apron has a 33″ knee length classic chef apron design with a large (11” w x 6”h) center pocket, including two buttons on the pocket to hang a towel or potholders. Easy adjustable 122” neck strap. Adjusts to fit most adults from 4’6” to 7” tall, suitable for tweens. Straps can be tied in the back, or wrapped around the waist and tied in the front. The apron is 100% cotton, coated with Two Lumps of Sugar’s exclusive stain- and water-repellent light polyurethane finish on the front side. Comfortable, breathable, and easy care coverage. Shirley here: I included one of these aprons because I have loved mine so very much!

Lumps of Sugar Chef Apron (Winner gets to choose their design.)

SIXTH PRIZE (Sponsored by gfe)

~ Wellbee’s Finely Ground Blanched Almond Flour (5 lbs) ($38.99 value) ~ Super fine almond flour. Made from 100% pure skinless almonds. No additives or preservatives. Gluten free and certified kosher. Pasteurized via boiling water and steam NOT propylene oxide. Wellbee states that one pound of almond flour equals 4 cups, which means this bag contains 20 cups. I find this flour wonderful to use and these bags last me a very long time!

FIFTH PRIZE (Sponsored by gfe)

~ Better Batter Artisan Blend (2.5 lbs) ($29.99 value) ~ Better Batter’s newest multipurpose flour blend is a cup-for-cup flour substitute. It is not only certified gluten free and Kosher OU Parve, but also wheat free, rice free, corn free, dairy free, egg free, peanut free, tree nut free, fish free, shellfish free, soy free, sesame free, xanthan gum free, guar gum free, GMO free, and “more free.” It’s also vegan friendly (no ingredient or processing are from animal derivatives).

Better Batter Artisan Flour Blend (note that winner may choose Better Batter original flour blend if they prefer)

FOURTH PRIZE (Sponsored by gfe)

~ $100 Amazon Gift Card ($100 value) ~ This prize speaks for itself. I don’t know anyone who could not put it to good use.

THIRD PRIZE (Sponsored by gfe)

~ Cuisinart Bread Maker/Machine ($185 value) ~ Makes up to a 2-lb loaf. Cuisinart-quality technology promises superior crust, color, and texture. Features include 12 preprogrammed menu options (including gluten free). Fully automatic and easy to use. Three crust shades – light, medium, or dark. Vertical baking pan for counter-friendly compact design. Removable kneading paddle and bread pan. Lid with a viewing window to monitor the process and an interior light to check the bread as it bakes. There is also a 13-hour delay start option so you can time your bread to be ready exactly when you want it.

Cuisinart 2-Lb Bread Machine

SECOND PRIZE (Sponsored by KitchenAid and Yummly)

~ KitchenAid K400 Blender ($299 value) ~ The K400 variable speed blender’s 3-part blending system easily blends even the toughest ingredients for a consistent texture. The blender jar is BPA-free plastic which allows high-speed blending at variable speeds without breakage. You can control the taste and texture of your blends with the 5-speed variable speed dial, or use the three preset recipe programs: ice crush, icy drinks, and smoothie.

Vitamix K400 Blender (note that color shown is not the color of the blender being given away)

GRAND PRIZE (Sponsored by gfe)

~ Berkey Compact/Travel Water Filter System with Two Black Berkey Elements/Filters ($344 value) ~ The portable and compact Travel Berkey System (just 18” tall and 7.5” in diameter) has a 1.5-gallon capacity and effortlessly filters water for about 1 to 3 people each day. It can be used at home or on the go. Black Berkey Elements have been tested by accredited third-party labs that have reported that the elements remove or reduce over 200+ typical contaminants found in tap water and other freshwater sources. This system is the one I use every single day. Read my review.

SUPER GRAND PRIZE (Sponsored by gfe)

~ KitchenAid Stand Mixer ~ A KitchenAid stand mixer has long been considered a powerhouse in the kitchen and a requirement for serious bakers. Mix, knead, and whip ingredients with ease. KitchenAid mixers are particularly helpful when one wants to make bread as they come with a dough hook designed just for that. Most gluten-free bread recipes don’t actually require kneading but folks still appreciate the easy task that a KitchenAid mixer makes of mixing the bread dough.

There are two styles of KitchenAid stand mixers—bowl-lift and stand-lift. The winner can decide which style of mixer and which color they want, up to a $500 value.

Shown is a KitchenAid Lift-Stand Mixer (winner may choose lift-stand or bowl-lift mixer in preferred color—up to $500 value)

Giveaway rules and disclosure: This event is open to individuals 18 and over in the United States and Canada. gfe reserves the right to substitute similar items of equal value if the original item is not available at the time of the prize drawing. Similarly, should shipping to Canadian winners prove to be exorbitant, a gift card for the value of the item only may be issued so that the winners can purchase the prize on their own.  

What do you think? See anything you’d like to win?!

Go ahead. Throw your name in the hat! And be sure to come back tomorrow!

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Originally published March 12, 2023; updated March 25, 2023.

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  1. Fayme Stringer Henry says

    March 12, 2023 at 3:47 pm

    Would love anything KA!

    Reply
  2. KT says

    March 12, 2023 at 4:26 pm

    Sounds good!

    Reply
  3. Doreen says

    March 12, 2023 at 5:35 pm

    I would love the Berkey water system

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      March 16, 2023 at 10:55 am

      Me too!

      Reply
  4. Vivian says

    March 12, 2023 at 7:51 pm

    Love all of the prizes!

    Reply
  5. Charlotte Moore says

    March 12, 2023 at 8:02 pm

    Wow! What nice prizes. How are you doing? Hope you are doing well.

    Reply
  6. Caroyn says

    March 12, 2023 at 8:03 pm

    So happy MMM is back! Love all these prizes!

    Reply
  7. Loraine A Lee says

    March 12, 2023 at 8:08 pm

    am I supposed to comment here….could not leave it above where the entry is submitted….

    Reply
    • Shirley Braden says

      March 12, 2023 at 8:15 pm

      Yes, this is where you comment. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Debra Sluis says

    March 12, 2023 at 10:03 pm

    Wow! NO kidding! what great prizes! unreal! I sure could use them all, and I really would love the Berkey filter! I am happy to have this chance!

    Reply
  9. patricia says

    March 12, 2023 at 10:09 pm

    Shirley, love your many prizes. I also enjoy MMM as I am a big muffin girl here. Thans for the giveaway.

    Reply
  10. Kathryn Mueller says

    March 12, 2023 at 10:15 pm

    I’m so glad you are doing this again Shirley! This is always so fun but this year you have outdone yourself! Can’t wait to get some inspiration.

    Reply
  11. Kaleigh says

    March 12, 2023 at 10:54 pm

    So exciting! Thanks for bringing MMM back. All the prizes are amazing but the Berkey system would be a dream come true..

    Reply
  12. Beverly Maiers says

    March 12, 2023 at 11:15 pm

    I’ve had so much fun following along with you on these in the past. I am mostly paleo and you have recipes for everyone. I’m going to let my niece who is celiac to follow along too!

    Reply
  13. April J Harris says

    March 13, 2023 at 6:17 am

    I am so excited to be a part of March Muffin Madness this year! Thank you so much for inviting me! I am really looking forward to seeing all the delicious recipes. What great prizes there are on offer too.

    Reply
  14. Tanya Adams-Clute says

    March 13, 2023 at 6:59 am

    So happy to see MMM is back! ❤️

    Reply
  15. Katrina says

    March 13, 2023 at 7:17 am

    Great prizes!!

    Reply
  16. Tina says

    March 13, 2023 at 7:31 am

    All of the prizes are amazing!! I’m looking forward to all the muffin recipes!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Debbie Beck says

      March 20, 2023 at 4:37 pm

      This prize package is amazing!! Thanks Shirley for the MMM. Looking forward to all the muffin recipes!

      Reply
  17. Leo Pierson says

    March 13, 2023 at 8:25 am

    Can I win them all?

    Reply
  18. Marci McGarvey says

    March 13, 2023 at 9:37 am

    Wow! Awesome recipes and prizes.

    Reply
  19. Anne H says

    March 13, 2023 at 1:13 pm

    Oooohh they are all lovely, but I’d love the KitchenAid Stand Mixer!

    Reply
  20. Penny Lebaron says

    March 13, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    The mixer is my dream win

    Reply
  21. Suzanne R says

    March 13, 2023 at 8:12 pm

    I’ve missed your MMM. Thanks for doing it again!

    Reply
  22. Janis S says

    March 13, 2023 at 9:52 pm

    Looking forward to yummy muffin recipes and the opportunity to win a great prize!

    Reply
  23. Victoria Phillips says

    March 13, 2023 at 10:28 pm

    LOVE the mixer.

    Reply
  24. Cat says

    March 14, 2023 at 12:23 am

    Wow, such great prizes! The berkey, the blender and the stand mixer are all on my wishlist, but I’d truly be thrilled to win anything.

    Reply
  25. Sarah Nielsen says

    March 14, 2023 at 9:06 am

    AMAZING line up of recipes and prizes, brava!!!

    Reply
  26. Will G says

    March 14, 2023 at 3:06 pm

    I would be happy with any of the items, but especially the Berkey!

    Reply
  27. Steve Weber says

    March 14, 2023 at 5:21 pm

    I mean the mixer for sure would be the best to win, but happy to take any of these prizes home!

    Reply
  28. Jennylyn Gross says

    March 14, 2023 at 11:59 pm

    the kitchen aid mixer

    Reply
  29. Cheryl says

    March 16, 2023 at 9:52 pm

    you’ve outdone yourself! I’d love to win a mixer, mine is (literally) falling apart.

    Reply
  30. Nancy G says

    March 16, 2023 at 10:20 pm

    I would absolutely love the bread machine or blender! What fantastic giveaways!

    Reply
  31. Marci McGarvey says

    March 21, 2023 at 9:14 am

    Great recipes and great giveaways! Busy Busy Busy!

    Reply
  32. Beverly Maiers says

    March 21, 2023 at 8:15 pm

    Such awesome prizes. I would love the Berkey water system, kitchen aid stand mixer, blender, Amazon gift card or almond flour. Thank you for the opportunity to win and for organizing all of th great recipes and daily prizes!

    Reply
  33. dave laird says

    March 22, 2023 at 10:08 am

    I would love to have any of the above.

    Reply
  34. Colleen says

    March 23, 2023 at 8:49 pm

    Was so excited to see MMM. Thank you for bringing this back Shirley. I have enjoyed reading about the the contributors and the delicious muffin recipes.The prizes are all fabulous and the daily giveaways are all amazing. Thank you again Shirley.

    Reply
  35. Lynn says

    March 24, 2023 at 10:24 pm

    I’d love to win the Kitchen Aid mixer!

    Reply

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