I was having the biggest craving for something sweet and this recipe definitely hits the spot! Craving a delightful treat that’s both gluten-free and deliciously satisfying? They’re not only irresistibly moist but also healthier and so easy to make!
SERVING SIZE: 8 Muffins
2 ripe bananas
1 large egg
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1 cup fine almond flour
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chocolate chips
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional: 1/2 cup crushed walnuts
The recipe:
Preheat your oven to 370 degrees.
In a mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until smooth. Add a large egg and maple syrup, and mix until well combined.
Incorporate your cinnamon, almond flour, almond butter, baking soda, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and crushed walnuts into the banana mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Prepare your muffin tins by greasing them with baking spray, or butter, or lining them with muffin liners.
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them. Sprinkle with a little more cinnamon to top & enjoy! xx
Gluten Free Chocolate Banana Muffins
Equipment
- 1 Muffin Tin
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas (the riper the better)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 cup fine almond flour
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 cup crushed walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 370 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until smooth. Add a large egg and maple syrup, and mix until well combined.
- Incorporate your cinnamon, almond flour, almond butter, baking soda, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and crushed walnuts into the banana mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Prepare your muffin tins by greasing them with baking spray, or butter, or lining them with muffin liners.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them. Sprinkle with a little more cinnamon to top & enjoy! xx
