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    Gluten Free Chocolate Banana Muffins

    Published: Oct 4, 2020 · Modified: Sep 8, 2022 by Mariah Knight

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    These Gluten Free Chocolate Banana Muffins are one of my favorite muffin recipes because they're so easy to make! You only need a few ingredients like almond flour, mashed banana, and eggs!

    Chocolate banana muffins on parchment paper.

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    Why are these Chocolate Banana Muffins healthier?

    These little muffins are not only delicious, but they're also filled with good for you ingredients! Each muffin has 4 grams of fiber, and only 7 grams of sugar!

    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Overhead shot of gluten free chocolate banana muffin ingredients.
    • Mashed Banana - Make sure the bananas are ripe!
    • Eggs - I have not tested this recipe with egg replacements.
    • Organic Coconut Sugar - You can also sub with Lakanto Monkfruit.
    • Almond Flour - I have not tested with any other flour, but if you have a gluten-free 1-1 flour, it usually requires less since it’s more absorbent. If you try substitutions, let me know in the comments! My favorite almond flour brands are Bob’s Red Mill, and Blue Diamond. Both have a finely ground blend that doesn’t come out clumpy! Make sure it's almond FLOUR and not almond MEAL. They have completely different textures.
    • Cacao Powder - You can use traditional cocoa powder, but I like cacao powder because it’s less processed and more NUTRIENT DENSE. TerraSoul is one of my favorite brands – great quality, and great price.
    • Baking Soda & Baking Powder - You'll need both to create a soft and fluffy texture!

    Chocolate Chips

    Chocolate chips are completely optional for this recipe! I personally like to add a few on the top just to make them a little more special. You can also fold them into the batter! Since I'm dairy-free I like to use vegan chocolate chips.

    I personally love the brand Pascha - they make high quality chocolate that's dairy-free and soy-free. The 85% dark chips are my favorite because they're sweet but not too sweet! They also have a 100% cacao option that is great for anyone who is sugar free.

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Making the Muffin Batter

    1. Start by adding all dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. Blend with a whisk or fork to make sure all of the flour clumps are removed.
    2. Next, add eggs, mashed banana, and coconut sugar to the bowl. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until creamy.
    3. Fold together the dry mixture and the wet mixture until all of the flour has been absorbed. Once the mixture is fully combined, you can either fold in chocolate chips or save them to put on top!
    Dry ingredients in glass mixing bowl.
    Wet ingredients in glass mixing bowl.

    Step 2: Baking the Muffins

    1. Grease your baking tins or add muffins liners and add about ⅓ cup of batter to each cup. Bake at 350 degrees for about 18-20 minutes.
    2. Remove from the oven when they're done. (Check with toothpick or fork.) If you used muffin liners, remove them right away and place on a cooling rack. If you greased the tins, let them cool for at least 45 minutes before trying to remove them.
    Muffin batter in glass mixing bowl.
    Muffins in baking pan.

    Helpful Tips

    1. You can use muffin liners or grease your tins before pouring in the batter. I personally don't like muffin liners, so I usually grease the pan with coconut oil on a paper towel. You can also use a non-stick cooking spray. I recommend coconut oil or avocado oil.
    2. Baking time will depend on how large the muffin tins are. This particular baking pan makes medium/large muffins. It takes them about 18-20 minutes. Check your muffins with a toothpick or fork before removing. If the toothpick or fork comes out clean, you'll know they're done.
    3. My favorite way to mash banana is with a hand mixer! (Especially if I'm making a double batch.) It takes less than 30 seconds, and creates the perfect puree. You can also use a fork or potato masher! The bananas should be very ripe, which make it's very easy to mash!
    4. If your bananas aren't super ripe, you can bake them at 325 degrees for a few minutes to ripen them up! (It also makes them easier to mash.)
    Muffins stacked on top of each other.

    How to store leftover muffins

    You can store leftover muffins on the counter at room temperature for a few days, but to keep them fresh I would recommend keeping them in the refrigerator.

    You can also store them in the freezer! (My personal favorite.) Place them in an airtight back or container. To defrost, leave them in the refrigerator. You can also toast them or microwave them!

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    Recipe

    Chocolate banana muffins on parchment paper.

    Gluten Free Chocolate Banana Muffins

    These Gluten Free Chocolate Banana Muffins are one of my favorite muffin recipes because they're so easy to make! You only need a few ingredients like almond flour, mashed banana, and eggs!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 18 minutes mins
    Total Time 28 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 Muffins
    Calories 150 kcal

    Equipment

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    Ingredients
      

    Wet Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Mashed Banana
    • 2 Eggs
    • ¼ Cup Organic Coconut Sugar Can sub with Lakanto Monkfruit.

    Dry Ingredients

    • 1+⅓ Cup Almond Flour
    • ⅓ Cup Cacao Powder Can sub with cocoa powder.
    • 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
    • ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ¼ Teaspoon Salt

    Instructions
     

    • Start by adding all dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. Blend with a whisk or fork to make sure all of the flour clumps are removed.
    • Next, add eggs, mashed banana, and coconut sugar to the bowl. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until creamy.
    • Fold together the dry mixture and the wet mixture until all of the flour has been absorbed. Once the mixture is fully combined, you can either fold in chocolate chips or save them to put on top!
    • Grease your baking tins or add muffins liners and add about ⅓ cup of batter to each cup. Bake at 350 degrees for about 18-20 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven when they're done. (Check with toothpick or fork.) If you used muffin liners, remove them right away and place on a cooling rack. If you greased the tins, let them cool for at least 45 minutes before trying to remove them.

    Notes

    Muffin Size: For this recipe I used medium/large muffin tins. If you have smaller muffin tins, or mini muffin tins, make sure to adjust the baking time. I would check them at ten minutes and adjust the time accordingly. 

    Helpful Baking Tips 

    1. You can use muffin liners or grease your tins before pouring in the batter. I personally don't like muffin liners, so I usually grease the pan with coconut oil on a paper towel. You can also use a non-stick cooking spray. I recommend coconut oil or avocado oil.
    2. Baking time will depend on how large the muffin tins are. This particular baking pan makes medium/large muffins. It takes them about 18-20 minutes. Check your muffins with a toothpick or fork before removing. If the toothpick or fork comes out clean, you'll know they're done.
    3. If you don't use muffin liners, make sure to thoroughly grease each tin. When removing, let them cool for at least 45 minutes. Take a knife and gently scrape around the edges to loosen the muffin. Use a fork to pop each one out!
    4. My favorite way to mash banana is with a hand mixer! (Especially if I'm making a double batch.) It takes less than 30 seconds, and creates the perfect puree. You can also use a fork or potato masher! The bananas should be very ripe, which make it's very easy to mash!
    ** See full post for more information and step by step photos!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 243mgPotassium: 152mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 69IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 1mg
    Keywords almond flour muffin recipe, easy banana muffin recipe, gluten-free banana muffins, healthy banana muffins, healthy chocolate muffins, low sugar chocolate muffins, paleo chocolate banana muffins
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Melanie

      October 05, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      They're super fluffy!! I can't believe they don't have any oil in them.

      Reply
    2. Marina Rosa

      October 21, 2020 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love these! I am not great in the kitchen but these are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I did not have coconut sugar but I used Xylitol sweetener instead and they taste just as great! I will freeze the leftovers (if I have any left, haha) and keep it for days when I am craving something sweet!

      Reply
      • [email protected]

        November 04, 2020 at 7:11 pm

        Yayy!! I'm so happy to hear that. Thank you for sharing Marina!! (:

        Reply
    3. Ginger

      August 09, 2023 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      Love these. Make them regularly. I do add cinnamon and real butter, because I can. LOL. Amazing!

      Reply
      • Mariah Knight

        August 10, 2023 at 11:34 am

        LOVE THAT!! I've been reintroducing dairy, so I'll have to try them with butter. I bet they're amazing.

        Reply

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