Gluten Free Banana Muffins
Enjoy the delightful sweetness of these Easy Gluten Free Banana Muffins! Moist, fluffy, and bursting with ripe banana flavor, they make the perfect treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Simple to prepare and full of wholesome ingredients, these muffins are a delicious option for everyone, regardless of dietary needs!
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted or unsweetened applesauce for a healthier option
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. A few lumps are okay!
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add melted coconut oil (or applesauce), honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Add Extras: If desired, fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!