Deliciously Healthy Chocolate Banana Muffins (GF/Dairy Free/Vegan)

Looking for a healthy and delicious muffin recipe? These Healthy Chocolate Banana Muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack, and they’re gluten-free and dairy-free. Here’s a simple recipe that combines the goodness of ripe bananas, almond flour, and dairy-free chocolate chips.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 cup (240 ml) mashed ripe banana (2-3 bananas)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened almond milk (or coconut milk)
• 2 tablespoons (14 g) flaxseed meal
• 1/4 cup (60 g) almond butter (or cashew or peanut butter)
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 cup (96 g) almond flour
• 1/4 cup (28 g) coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) salt
• 1/4 cup (45 g) dairy-free chocolate chips, plus extra for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 9 muffin cups and spray with nonstick spray OR butter the moulds. 
2. Mix wet ingredients: banana, almond milk, flaxseed meal, almond butter, coconut oil, and vanilla in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
5. Divide batter among muffin cups, filling 3/4 full. Top with extra chocolate chips.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes.