Gluten-Free Banana Muffins

I love the idea of using those almost too-ripe bananas for muffins, but then I think of the dishes and clean up and I decide it’s too much. Not the case with these gluten-free banana muffins! I toss all the ingredients into my blender for super easy prep.

My almond-flour banana muffins are actually easy to make with minimal clean-up.

Bookmark this recipe to be your go-to the next time you find bananas that are past enjoying. They are perfect for muffins! I’m not into big messy baking sessions so this is a great way to get the benefits of homemade muffins without all the dishes.

Table of Contents

1. Recipe Ingredients for Almond Flour Banana Muffins
2. Easy Add-Ins
3. How to Make Banana Muffins
4. Storage Options
5. FAQs
6. More Gluten-Free Breakfast Options
7. Gluten-Free Banana Muffins Recipe

Recipe Ingredients for Almond Flour Banana Muffins

Before starting this recipe, let’s make sure you’ve got all the ingredients on hand. I’m also sharing some easy swaps so don’t fear if you aren’t ready with the almond flour… I’ve got you covered.

Gluten-free baking uses almost all the same ingredients are regular baking, so don’t let the title stop you from trying these delicious muffins.

Wet Ingredients:

• Bananas: On the banana spectrum, you want ones with some good spots on them for this recipe. Completely brown? I won’t judge.
• Eggs: I’m using real eggs here, yet you can make this recipe vegan by swapping in two flax eggs.
• Pure Maple syrup: I just love the deep, rich sweetness this provides. Use the natural sweetener of your choice.
• Coconut oil: I prefer coconut oil over olive or avocado in my baked goods because it provides a slight sweetness and isn’t too heavy.
• Vanilla extract: Another way to add warmth is with a good quality vanilla extract. Homemade is even better!

Dry Ingredients:

• Almond meal: You can use either almond meal or flour here, the flour is typically a bit finer. Since I’m using a blender, my meal will be ground a bit more during the blending process. You can also swap this with all-purpose gluten-free flour or do an almond and oat flour blend.
• Spices: I love a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg in this recipe, yet feel free to spice them how you want.
• Baking soda + baking powder: These are both especially important in a recipe that isn’t using regular flour as they will help the muffins rise and have a lightness to them.
• Sea salt: Please salt your baked goods. Always.

This recipe just so happens to be dairy-free as well. That wasn’t intentional yet it is a bonus!

Easy Add-Ins

To really make these a breakfast of champions kind of thing, add in a serving of homemade protein powder or the powder of your choice (just replace 1/4 cup of almond flour with the protein powder) to make them even more filling.

I love tossing in walnuts or pecans (really any chopped nuts work), whatever I’ve got available, for a bit of a crunch. And there’s no harm in mixing some chocolate chips in either!

How to Make Banana Muffins

This is probably my favorite muffin recipe because it is so easy to mix together! Grab your blender, yes blender, and a muffin tin to get started:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a standard muffin pan with paper muffin liners.
2. In a blender puree the wet ingredients first: banana, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
3. Add the dry ingredients: almond meal, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder and salt and blend on medium until combined.
4. Pour out the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups and bake for 25 minutes or until golden. A toothpick stuck in the center of the biggest muffin will come out clean if baked through.
5. Let cool slightly before enjoying.

Since you’re using a blender to mix ingredients, no need to have mashed bananas or extra mixing bowls. Just toss it all in, blend and then bake!

Storage Options

If you know these gluten-free banana muffins will be gone quickly then store them on the counter in an air-tight container with a paper towel inside to help keep in the moisture.

I like to double this recipe and freeze half the batch. My future self is never mad about that decision. So to freeze them, grab a silicone freezer bag and store the leftovers in the freezer for several months.

When you’re ready to enjoy them, thaw them on the counter overnight, then either reheat them in the microwave or eat at room temp.

Avoid storing these in the fridge as that will dry them out. No one needs dry muffins in their life. Life is just too short for that.

More Gluten-Free Breakfast Options

Prepping some easy breakfasts ahead of time is fairly easy since most recipes can be doubled or tripled without much extra work, then frozen for the future.

I like to make a few items at once so my kids have options on busy mornings; they are great at working that toaster oven to reheat waffles, gluten-free banana muffins and more! I am loving this stage of having teenagers, does anyone else feel the same?

Here are a few of my go-to options:

• Baked Oatmeal: Easy to make then toss in the fridge for a week of breakfasts.
• Strawberry Vegan Muffins: These are great when re-heated and make a filling option.
• Carrot Cake Oatmeal: When making this for prepped breakfasts, I portion it out into standard-size muffin cups, freeze it, then toss it in a freezer bag in pucks. Then I can take one out, defrost and pour a little almond milk over to rehydrate nicely.
• Healthy Breakfast Bowl: This is a savory option that can be customized to what you have on hand.
• Chocolate Chia Pudding: Another super easy prep option, just make it in a big jar to scoop out throughout the week, or portion it into smaller jars to grab on your way out the door.

Do you like muffins for breakfast, snacks or dessert? Let me know in the comments below!