Name: Quick Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Gluten Free)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: banana bread
Ingredients: 3 small ripe bananas, mashed; 3 eggs; 1/4 cup natural almond butter (How to Make Super Creamy Almond Butter); 3 tablespoons agave nectar (honey or maple syrup works too); 2 cups blanched almond flour (How to Make Almond Flour); 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 – 1 cup walnuts, chopped; 1 cup dark chocolate chips

This is a side view of two banana muffins stacked on top of each other. The top muffin has a bite taken out revealing melty chocolate chips. The muffins sit on a white surface with a banana blurred in the background. — Chocolate + banana = a match made in heaven! In this easy muffin recipe, almond flour and almond butter combine in one bowl with mashed banana and dark chocolate chips. The result are gluten-free banana chocolate chip muffins that are moist and so satisfying. Ready within 30 minutes!

Ever since I was a kid, banana muffins were a staple in our house. My mom always made the most epically amazing banana muffins.

I could put three away in one sitting, no problem.

These paleo banana muffins are a fun twist on your classic banana bread muffin! They’re made with almond flour so they’re naturally gluten free. They’re also dairy free and refined sugar free!

If you love baking and always on the search for the best gluten free muffin recipes, I have tons! These almond flour zucchini muffins are always a hit and these lemon chia muffins are fun too! Find tons of healthy snack recipes to try!

If you love using almond flour in your recipes check out my Ultimate List of Almond Flour Recipes and my tutorial for How to Make Almond Flour!

This is an overhead image of a muffin with a bite taken out laying on its side. The muffin

Muffins are great for meal prepping! I love making a batch of muffins on a Sunday to have for easy breakfasts and snacks throughout the week. Plus, I can count on them always being a hit with my kids!

I love these paleo banana muffins because they’re a healthier option than your traditional banana bread.

We’re using almond flour as the base of these muffins. We’re also using some almond butter and our favorite mix-ins. I’m folding in some chopped walnuts and chocolate chips, but you can definitely experiment and have fun with different options!

This is an overhead image of a glass bowl on a white and grey counter. Inside the bowl is raw batter with chocolate chips and chopped walnuts on top.

Ingredients for gluten free banana muffins:

ripe bananas: you want those brown spotty ones!
eggs
almond butter: feel free to sub your favorite nut or seed butter
agave nectar: use maple syrup or honey for paleo!
blanched almond flour
baking powder
sea salt
walnuts, chopped
dark chocolate chips

This is an overhead image of a muffin tin with raw batter inside. The muffin tin sits on a white and grey surface. Inside the tin is a raw, tan batter with some chocolate chops visible.

How to make almond flour banana muffins:

In medium bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, eggs, almond butter, and agave nectar.

Add the almond flour, baking powder, and sea salt. Mix to combine. Fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips. Grease a muffin tin with some coconut oil and fill the tins with the batter until almost full.

Bake for 20 minutes and allow to sit in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

How to store and reheat the muffins:

Store. Allow the muffins to cool completely and then place in an airtight container. They can stay at room temperature for up to three days. Then, place in the fridge.

Freeze. Muffins are best if they’re wrapped individually with parchment paper or foil and then in a ziploc bag, Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheat. Allow to defrost in the fridge overnight and them warm in the microwave for 30 seconds or oven until the muffins reach your desired temperature.

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Recipe

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