I ALWAYS have a problem with the chocolate chips sinking in gluten-free baked goods. Not sure why :-( Good thing I don't mind.

 

Did you try tossing the chocolate chips in some of the GF flour before adding them to the batter? I've never baked GF muffins, but this is what I do for all fruit/chocoalte chips in standard muffins and it works.

 

Oh man! I was about to offer my words of wisdom until I remembered you bake gluten free. Cause I was always taught to dust chocolate chips in flour and then they don't sink to the bottom. Anything similar to that you can do?

 

I actually like them with the chips at the bottom! It's like a reward at the end. Throw some frosting on the top and oooh that'd be good!

 

I wouldn't change a thing...the uglier the food the less likely others will be eat it and then there is more for you. Make them for your next outing...hahaha...how selfish am I?

 

I am a full-hearted believer in "the uglier the better" when it comes to treats and the like! I think those muffins still look delicious. Anything with chocolate chips in it is always wonderful. I bet some PB smeared on top would be heavenly.

 

Dont change the recipe. If it tastes good, why mess with it? :) plus anything with chocolate can't be that ugly!

 

What if you used mini-chocolate chips? My mother-in-law make a chocolate chip cake and only uses mini chocolate chips. Just a suggestion :)

 

If they taste good-who cares what they look like!!!!

 

I agree with Melissa, it's like having a reward at the end. Like how some ice cream cones have that little bit of chocolate at the bottom of the cone.

 

I don't think I'd change it. I think I'd sort of like them at the bottom like that... More concentrated chocolate-y goodness. :)

 

Sometimes the ugliest things taste the BEST! So I would definitely eat an ugly muffin :)

 

I most definitely would not discriminate against any of your muffins based on appearance, Sarena. Haha, take that as you may. :)

 

hahaha you've got such a clever hubby!

So many of my meals don't look so good... (like I took a picture of what I blended for a veggie burger, and it looked like someone puked in my blender) but it always turns out DELICIOUS! and that's what matters ;)

 

I think your muffins look good!! You should see the way mine turn out :) Also, I love the name of the muffins... that had me laughing!

 

oh I actually think those look great - if it tastes good, that's exactly how I want to eat it! :)

 

Is it strange that I honestly think these look magnificent? Also, I think you could argue that the sinking chocolate is a sneaky way to make sure people don't just eat the muffin tops, seeing as lots of us think the tops are the best part ;) This way, the bottom is even better!

 

Interesting question. I really try not to judge a book and all that. I have definitely learned from trying to photograph delish dinners that sometimes the best things are the ugliest.

 

All of my muffin recipes are vegan + GF and so they arent pretty, puffy muffies. They arent ugly but you know...they are gluten-ous and puffy.

And they still taste great.

As i KNOW yours do! :)

 

i love ugly food. i should make my blog more about ugly food!

 

LOL @ your husband! I hate it when it's hard not to laugh, but you know you shouldn't encourage them?!

I think you should just own the GF segregation if it tastes good!

 

LOL...this was a great post! I have to admit, I totally judge a book by its cover. Those muffins to look pretty good - segregation aside :P I've had that happen... skining chips.

I actually blogged today about how with overnight oats the uglier they are, the better they taste!

http://alifewithouticecream.blogspot.com/

 

I am a huge fan of doing things in the name of science... scientific research is sexy! ;)

 

As long as they taste delicious, they don't have to look delicious! Unless you are selling them in a bakery...then they must look perfect!

 

Oh, man - the top of that muffin looks delightful!!
And if it tastes good, who cares? Especially if they're only for home... :)

 

Nah I think when something tastes good, you SHOULDN'T judge it by it's cover if it doesn't look so nice! :)

 

No, you don't change the recipe, you share it! :)

 

I think if it tastes good, why change it? And those cookies look good too -- just a little crispy on the edges!

I agree, we shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but we see things first, and you can't help but make a snap judgment -- good or bad.

 

hmmmm, thats a toughy. I would try to create a topping or drizzle dark chocolate on top. Maybe??
:)
LC

 

Looks great! : ) I just love muffins!

 

The first gluten free muffins I ever made had grated apple in them and they exploded all over the oven. But they were delicious.

 

It's funny, I totally judge actual books by their covers! I will pick one up because I think the outside is pretty! When it comes to food, I know that sometimes the best creations just aren't pleasing to the eye so I will pretty much try anything!