Almond Flour Banana Muffins

These almond flour banana muffins are low-carb, have no added sugar and are gluten-free, making them a great healthy option for breakfast.

When I have ripe bananas, a ton of baking recipes come to mind - from cinnamon swirl banana bread to chocolate chip banana bars to banana baked oatmeal.

But most times, muffins are my go-to. If busy, both my wife and I love to have breakfast on the go. And while I normally make muffins with all-purpose flour, I had some leftover almond flour from another recipe so decided to change it up.

The real benefit of these almond flour banana muffins is that they are not only gluten-free but have no added sugar. All of the sugar comes from the ripe bananas.

One thing that most people have issues with almond flour is that baked goods are more dense. But with the bananas, eggs and coconut oil, these are super light and fluffy. You will question if they are made from almond flour!

So if you are looking for something healthy or tasty or on a gluten-free, keto or paleo diet, these muffins are a great option.

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• Ingredient Notes
• Ingredient Swaps
• What Makes Almond Flour Muffins Healthy?
• Step-by-Step Photos
• FAQs
• Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
• Other Banana Recipes
• Almond Flour Banana Muffins

Ingredient Notes

• Bananas - the riper the better for these muffins. You can quicken the process if needed.
• Almond flour - you want superfine almond flour as some can be a little coarse. This contributes to the lightness. My go-to is Nature's Eat.
• Baking powder - has its own acid which when heated creates the needed rise out of the muffins.

Ingredient Swaps

As with any recipe, you can change up the ingredients if need. Some substitutes include:

• While I use eggs in these muffins, if you want to make them vegan, you can use chia seeds.
• Coconut oil is a go-to of mine lately for fat in baked goods, but vegetable oil, melted butter or canola oil also works.
• If using some chocolate chips, I prefer dark chocolate, but semi-sweet or milk works as well.
• I like having some added crunch which is where the walnuts come into play, but pecans or hazelnuts are good substitutes.

What Makes Almond Flour Muffins Healthy?

Unlike many recipes, these muffins are actually good for you. Some of the reasons include:

• Sugar free - besides the bananas and dark chocolate, there is no actual added sugar like granulated sugar, honey or maple syrup. The bananas add enough sweetness.
• Nutrient rich - nutrition wise, they are high in fiber and protein while being low in carbs.
• Dietary friendly - these almond flour banana muffins are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. If you want them to be vegan, you can replace the eggs with chia seeds.

Step-by-Step Photos

Mix together the wet ingredients in a large bowl before adding the dry ingredients and the chocolate chips and walnuts, if using.

Spoon evenly in the muffin tins and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until done.

FAQs

Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

• The riper the banana the sweeter it is which makes for great muffins. You want a banana that has black/brown spots on the peel.
• You can make your own almond flour if needed. Just blanch some almonds by boiling in water for 1 minute before rinsing under cold water and removing the skin. Then blend for 20-30 seconds or until you get a floury powder.
• Don't skip out on roasting the walnuts if using. By roasting them they will stay crispy in the batter and bring out the flavor.
• Use an ice cream scoop to get an even amount of batter in each muffin tin.
• Just like with any regular muffin that you make, you’ll know they are done when a toothpick comes out clean.

Other Banana Recipes

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