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Almond Flour Banana Muffins (Gluten Free)
Super moist and fluffy almond flour banana muffins that are healthy, low carb, and gluten free. These paleo banana muffins are so light, made with 8 ingredients, and come together in under 25 minutes. Add chocolate chips on top for a fun and simple breakfast, snack, or dessert!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 157 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
- 1 cup (245g) mashed over-ripe banana about 2 large bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or butter
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups + 2 Tablespoons (238g) almond flour not almond meal
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake tin with liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add in almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix until completely combined.
- Add in optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans.
- Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Sprinkle extra mix-ins on top if desired.
- Bake for 22 – 24 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool & enjoy!
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Notes
- Do not substitute the almond flour for almond meal or coconut flour.
- Can substitute the cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice.
- For best results use brown, ripe bananas.
Nutrition Information
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
120mg
(5%)
Potassium
101mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 120mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.