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Soft Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Soft and fluffy mini banana chocolate chip muffins made with simple ingredients and plenty of chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, and lunchboxes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Dessert, Muffin, Snack
Cuisine: American, Canadian

Ingredients
  

  • cup oat flour
  • cup almond flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 bananas medium
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup sugar-free or semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate

Equipment

  • 1 Whisk
  • 2 Large bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tray with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Add the bananas, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla bean paste into a separate large bowl. Mash bananas with the whisk and then start whisking in the bowl to incorporate the ingredients. Continue whisking until the mixture is mostly smooth.
  4. Add the room temperature eggs and whisk until incorporated. Do not over-mix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling nearly to the top.
  6. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the muffins, and give a quick stir with a straw or toothpick to ensure each bite is loaded with chocolate chips.
  7. Bake for 14-15 minutes, or until tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  8. Let muffins cool in pan for 3- 5 minutes, then remove and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For full-sized muffins, divide the batter among a standard 12 cup muffin tin and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. 
  • Very ripe bananas will give the muffins the best flavour and natural sweetness. 
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.