Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Name: Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas; 1 large organic egg; 1/2 cup of pitted dates; 1/2 tbsp of baking powder; 1 cup of buckwheat flour; 1/2 tsp of cinnamon; 1/2 tsp of vanilla essence; 1/4 cup of unsweetened plant-based milk (I use almond); 1/4 cup of coconut oil; 1/2 cup of 70% chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips

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These gluten-free banana chocolate chip muffins are perfect to use your ripe bananas and make a quick & easy healthy sweet treat, that is super moist and delicious! Ideal for breakfast or snack. Dairy-free

Who loves muffins? Meeee!!! 🙋‍♀️ These gluten-free chocolate chip muffins are a muffin version of my buckwheat flour banana bread, with the bonus of chocolate chips.

If you love healthy muffins like I do, you might also want to try these low carb lemon coconut muffins, these low carb chocolate banana muffins or these blueberry banana muffins.

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Ingredients
How To Make Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Substitutions & Variations
Why You Will Love These GF Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Equipment
Storage
Top Tips To Make Buckwheat Chocolate Chip Muffins!
Muffin Recipe FAQ
Gluten Free Muffins Recipe Conclusion:
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Ingredients

Ripe bananas
Organic egg
Pitted dates
Baking powder
Buckwheat flour (or other gluten free flour such as almond flour - check conversions online- or all purpose GF flour)
Cinnamon
Vanilla essence
Unsweetened plant-based milk (I use almond)
Coconut oil
70% dark chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips

See recipe card for quantities.

How To Make Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

This gluten free banana muffins recipe with chocolate chips couldn't be easier to make, really!

All muffins ingredients combined in a large mixing bowl

Combine all the ingredients except the chocolate chips in a high-speed blender or food processor until all the ingredients are nicely blended. Transfer the banana muffins mixture to a large mixing bowl and combine with the chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.

Divide the batter evenly into muffin cups

Divide the muffin batter evenly into muffins cups (use paper cups if you're using a tin muffin tray), and bake in the oven at 180 degree Celsius in top and bottom baking mode for 20-25 minutes. Be mindful to not overcook them!

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Get them out of the tin, and let them cool before eating. Enjoy!!

Tip: it's super important to cook with the right oven settings and to not over-bake them. Otherwise they will end up dry and hard.

Substitutions & Variations

Other gluten-free flour- instead of buckwheat flour - such as all purpose gluten free flour, almond flour, etc.
Coconut sugar - instead of honey
Berries - like raspberries or blueberries, instead of chocolate chips.
Mix-ins - feel free to get creative and replace chocolate chips with mix ins such chopped walnuts, white chocolate chips, etc.

Hand grabbing gluten free banana chocolate chip muffin

Why You Will Love These GF Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

They are a healthy version that tastes unreal.
The right amount of sweetness! No refined sugar added, these muffins are naturally sweet thanks to the bananas and dates.
Gluten-free & dairy-free.
Super easy and quick to make, the prep time is under 10 minutes and it is super simple.

Equipment

All you need to make these buckwheat flour chocolate chips muffins is...

High-speed blender
Large mixing bowl
Rubber spatula
Muffin tray + paper muffin cups
Cooling rack, optional

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Storage

Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Note! Due to the coconut oil, these muffins can become a bit hard-ish if you're in a really cold place. If so, heat them up for a few seconds in the microwave to soften.

Top Tips To Make Buckwheat Chocolate Chip Muffins!

Use ripe bananas - they're naturally sweeter!

Be mindful of the oven settings & time - I highly recommend using the top and bottom baking mode (avoid fan mode).

Do not open the oven before 20 minutes of cooking, it will break up the baking process and the muffins won't rise as good as they should.

Muffin Recipe FAQ

Are banana muffins healthy?

Yes! These banana chocolate chip muffins are refined sugar-free, naturally sweetened with bananas and dates. They're also made with buckwheat flour, which is higher in protein, dietary fiber and B vitamins than regular wheat flour.

What temperature do you bake muffins at?

Bake the muffins at 180 degree Celsius for 20-25 minutes.

Do I need to use buckwheat flour?

While the original recipe calls for buckwheat flour, you can certainly use other gluten-free flours such as almond flour or coconut flour. Each of these alternatives will impart a slightly different flavor and texture to the muffins. You can also substitute buckwheat flour for all purpose GF flour at 1:1 ratio.

Almond flour banana muffins, for instance, will give a nuttier taste and a denser texture, while coconut flour, which is highly absorbent, will require you to adjust the amount of liquid in the recipe to avoid dry muffins. When using coconut flour, you typically need less flour than the recipe calls for with other types of flour.

Just keep in mind that different flours have different properties, so the end result might vary slightly in texture and flavor from the original recipe that uses buckwheat flour. Experimenting with different flours can be a fun way to find your preferred version of these muffins!

Gluten Free Muffins Recipe Conclusion:

In conclusion, these gluten-free banana chocolate chip muffins are a delightful treat that perfectly balances healthiness and indulgence. Using ripe bananas, chocolate chips, and your choice of gluten-free flour—be it almond flour or a different variety—this recipe adapts to your pantry and dietary preferences. Whether you're a seasoned baker or new to the world of gluten-free baking, these muffins are incredibly easy to whip up.

For those who prefer dairy-free options, using coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate chips makes these muffins a perfect choice. And if you're in the mood for something different, try replacing chocolate chips with berries or experimenting with coconut sugar for a unique twist.

Whether you're enjoying them as a quick breakfast, a convenient snack, or a healthy dessert, these gluten-free banana chocolate chip muffins are sure to satisfy any banana bread lover. So, grab your muffin tin, some gluten-free flour, and those ripe bananas, and get ready to bake a batch of these delightful treats!

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