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Grain Free Banana Walnut Muffins
5 from 12 votes

Grain Free Banana Walnut Muffins

These Grain Free Banana Walnut Muffins combine ripe bananas and almond flour to create a moist, tender muffin with a subtle sweetness. Chopped walnuts add a nutty crunch, both inside the muffin and in the spiced walnut topping that caramelizes slightly in the oven. The blend of cinnamon and maple syrup complements the bananas naturally, resulting in a flavorful baked treat without grains. These muffins hold together well and are a good option when avoiding wheat flour.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 9 muffins
Calories: 265 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Banana Walnut Muffins
  • 3 large banana peeled, ripe
  • 2 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 cups almond flour finely ground
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 1/2 cup walnut chopped, raw
Walnut Topping:
  • 1/2 cup walnut chopped, raw
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or grass-fed butter, melted
  • pinch salt sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly oil or spray a muffin pan (or line with muffin liners).
  2. Add all of the ingredients for the muffins (except for the walnuts) to a high-powered blender and blend until completely smooth. Note: the batter will be thick - this is normal. Stir in 1/2 cup of raw walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tray, filling 9 of the holes 3/4 of the way up.
  3. Stir together the ingredients for the walnut topping. Spoon the topping over the muffin batter.
  4. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden-brown. Turn off the oven and leave muffins in the warm oven for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove muffins from oven and allow them to cool at least 30 minutes before releasing them from the muffin tray. Note: if you don't use muffin liners, run a knife between each muffin and the muffin tray in order to pop them out. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Muffins (of 9) Calories 265kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 18g (28%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Muffins (of 9)
Calories 265kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 18g 28%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.