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Healthy Banana Muffin Recipe with Chocolate Chips

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When you are craving a delicious and wholesome treat look no further than this healthy banana muffin recipe with chocolate chips. Packed with overripe bananas, almond flour, and just a touch of natural sweetness from maple syrup. Banana muffins make some of the best healthy muffin recipes.

These healthy muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast, after-school snack, or any time you need a satisfying pick-me-up. They’re easy to make with simple ingredients, and the melted chocolate chips add a decadent touch that everyone will love. So ditch the store-bought muffins and whip up a batch of these healthy homemade ones instead.

Made with wholesome ingredients, these muffins are suitable for gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free diets without sacrificing taste or satisfaction.

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These easy healthy banana muffins are perfect. They are the perfect balance of sweet banana flavor and rich chocolate. 

Healthy Banana Muffin Recipe Ingredients

This healthy banana muffin recipe is made with simple, nutritious ingredients. Unlike store-bought muffins, you can control exactly what goes into your treat, ensuring you use much healthier ingredients. Packed with wholesome goodness, this recipe is a delicious way to fuel your day without compromising on taste. So ditch the guilt and indulge in a homemade treat you can feel good about.

  • 2 large ripe bananas
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean powder (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, plus 2 Tbsp more for the tops of the muffins
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Ingredients Tips and Swaps for Easy Healthy Banana Muffin Recipe

For the best flavor and sweetness, be sure to use bananas with plenty of brown spots, as these are the ripest and most flavorful.

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Instead of traditional flours like all-purpose or whole wheat pastry flour, this recipe utilizes almond flour, a popular choice in healthy gluten-free baking. This swap not only keeps the muffins gluten-free but also adds a delightful texture and subtle nutty flavor.

This recipe uses pure maple syrup for a touch of natural sweetness, ditching the need for refined sugar

You will also need the essentials for gluten-free baking: a hand mixer, a muffin pan, and muffin liners.

How to Make Healthy Banana Muffins

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Then mash the bananas in a bowl with a potato masher or fork.

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Next, add the eggs and coconut oil to the mashed bananas.

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Combine the dry ingredients in a separate large bowl. Add the almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla bean powder.

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Whisk to combine.

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Then pour the wet ingredients into the dry and use a hand mixer to thoroughly combine. 

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Once the banana muffin batter is mixed, fold in the dark chocolate chips. 

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How Long to Bake Moist Gluten Free Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chips

Line a muffin tin with paper liners, like these parchment paper muffin liners

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Fill each of the muffin cups with 1/4 cup of muffin batter. Then add a few choc chips onto the tops of the muffins.

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Bake the delicious banana muffins with chocolate chips in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes. Make sure that they pass the toothpick test before removing from the oven. 

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Transfer the delicious muffins to a wire rack to cook. 

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Healthy Banana Muffins Recipe

Skip the store-bought treats and whip up a batch of these delightful homemade muffins instead. Packed with wholesome ingredients, naturally sweet with maple syrup, and bursting with rich dark chocolate chips, these muffins are the perfect guilt-free indulgence.

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They’re a delicious way to start your day, satisfy an afternoon craving, or enjoy a wholesome after-school healthy snack. So ditch the processed options and embrace the goodness of homemade – your taste buds and your body will thank you.

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Bursting with rich dark chocolate chips, these muffins are the perfect guilt-free indulgence. Each bite offers a delightful contrast – fluffy and moist from the ripe bananas and almond flour, with pops of sweetness from the natural maple syrup and decadent dark chocolate.

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These homemade muffins are the best when enjoyed warm and fresh. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days, or freeze in a ziploc bag for longer storage.

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Healthy Banana Muffin Recipe with Chocolate Chips

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This healthy banana muffin recipe with dark chocolate chips is the perfect healthy snack. Made with ripe bananas, almond flour, and maple syrup.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe bananas
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean powder (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, plus 2 Tbsp more for the tops of the muffins

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Mash the bananas, and combine the banana mash with the eggs, and coconut oil.
  3. In a separate bowl combine the dry ingredients - almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, and vanilla powder.
  4. Pour the wet into the dry ingredients.
  5. Use a hand mixer to thoroughly combine
  6. Then fold into the dark choc chips.
  7. Line a muffin pan with paper liners
  8. Spoon equal portions of muffin batter into each muffin cup, and top each with a few dark choc chips.
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Remove and transfer to a wire rack to cook
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 207Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 148mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 3gSugar: 10gProtein: 6g

nutritional values are estimates and may vary depending on products/ingredients used.

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