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Banana Chocolate Muffins - Gluten Free, Vegan, & Super Nutritious!

Wholesome and allergy friendly, these gluten free banana muffins free of the top 8 allergens!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword gluten free banana chocolate chip muffins, gluten free banana muffin recipe, gluten free banana muffins, gluten free egg free banana muffins, gluten free vegan banana muffins, healthy banana muffins
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 221 kcal
Author Tessa the Domestic Diva

Ingredients

  • 3 average over-ripe bananas lots of brown spots
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil solid (ghee or butter would work too)
  • 1/2 cup palm sugar
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt I used coconut-milk yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice, this helps with rise
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup TOASTED quinoa flour see above notes in post for how-to
  • 1/2 cup freshly ground buckwheat groats grind in your blender or coffee grinder to achieve a flour-like consistency. OR gf rolled oats.
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate pieces or chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a bowl of a stand mixer, beat the bananas, coconut oil, sugar, yogurt, vinegar, and vanilla on high speed until relatively smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  3. With the mixer still on medium, sprinkle in the baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Continue with the mixer on medium: add each of the flours. Scrape the sides if necessary, and beat until smooth.
  5. Add in dark chocolate and hazelnuts if using and mix gently to incorporate.
  6. In a prepared muffin tin, evenly distribute the batter amongst all 12 cups.
  7. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until the tops are just set/firm.
Nutrition Facts
Banana Chocolate Muffins - Gluten Free, Vegan, & Super Nutritious!
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 319mg14%
Potassium 122mg3%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 5IU0%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.