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    Almond Flour Banana Muffins | Healthy, Gluten Free, & Low Carb Banana Muffins

    by Joe Duff 46 Comments

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    These almond flour banana muffins are everything you love about classic banana bread in muffin form. They are super soft, moist, sweet, and made with real bananas. But these muffins have no added sugar, are gluten-free, paleo, and low carb! 

    A pyramid of three almond flour muffins on a wooden cutting board. One almond flour muffin with a front facing office in front of the cutting board and a chocolate chip almond flour muffin with the front facing is behind the pyramid..

    Table of Contents

    • THE BEST ALMOND FLOUR BANANA MUFFINS
      • INGREDIENTS 
      • HOW TO MAKE ALMOND FLOUR MUFFINS
        • STEP 1: MAKING THE BATTER
        • STEP 2: BAKING YOUR BANANA MUFFINS
      • STORING YOUR ALMOND FLOUR BANANA MUFFINS 
      • WRAPPING IT ALL UP 
    • MORE ALMOND FLOUR RECIPES
    • Almond Flour Banana Muffins | Easy Banana Almond Flour Muffins
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Notes
      • Nutrition
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    THE BEST ALMOND FLOUR BANANA MUFFINS

    Say hello to your new favorite thing to eat for breakfast. Or if you're like me, for breakfast and dessert. 

    This recipe is just as delicious - if not more delicious - than your typical banana muffins. 

    They are made with almond flour and just 6 other ingredients. And they combine to create perfectly moist, gluten free banana muffins with an incredibly soft crumb. 

    And the flavor of these almond flour banana muffins is so wonderfully sweet that you'll have a hard time believing there is no added sugar.

    An almond flour banana muffin on top of a muffin wrapper on a wooden cutting board. There is a chocolate chip banana muffin behind it and parts of two banana muffins in front of the cutting board.

    Oh, and I bet you thought low carb muffins could only be made with banana extract. Well, think again - this recipe uses real bananas, and each muffin has just over 5 NET CARBS! 

    Another thing I love about this recipe is it takes just minutes to make the batter. Then all you have to do is wait patiently for the gluten free muffins to bake to perfection. 

    And while you're waiting, you can enjoy the amazing aroma that will fill your kitchen.

    A almond flour banana muffin with the front cut out of it on a muffin wrapper. There is part of a chocolate chip banana muffin behind it and parts of two muffins in front of it.

    INGREDIENTS 

    So, as I eluded to earlier, you'll need just 7 ingredients to make these almond flour banana muffins.

    And since they are all common baking ingredients, I can almost guarantee you have them in your kitchen already. 

    Here is what you'll need:

    • 2 ripe bananas
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 2 cups almond flour
    • Chocolate chips and walnuts (optional)

    See, pretty basic ingredients.

    And if you need to grab some almond flour to use instead of traditional flour, make sure to get a big bag because I have many other recipes on the blog that I use it for - like in this decadent chocolate keto cake and these fluffy keto pancakes.

    Now, as you may have noticed, the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts are optional, but I highly suggest you add them in to make these moist banana muffins. You can either make all banana nut muffins, all chocolate chips, or, my favorite - a mix of the two. 

    Two ripe bananas, two eggs, cinnamon sticks, and a cup of almond flour and a white counter.

    HOW TO MAKE ALMOND FLOUR MUFFINS

    Ok, so this gluten  free almond flour muffin recipe is crazy easy to make! Like, crazy, CRAZY, easy.

    Just a little mashing and mixing is all you'll have to do. Then you can let the oven take care of the rest. 

    Now, if you're ready for this banana muffin recipe, let's get into it!

    STEP 1: MAKING THE BATTER

    First things first, preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit (180°C) and prepare a muffin pan with liners. 

    Next, take out a large mixing bowl and mash your ripe bananas in it. 

    A glass bowl filled with mashed banana and two eggs. There is a Fork next to the bowl and two egg shells in behind the bowl.

    Then add in your eggs, cinnamon, and melted coconut oil. And make sure you use refined coconut oil because it has a neutral flavor - if you use unrefined, your muffins will have a coconut taste. 

    Anyway,  whisk these ingredients with a fork until they're combined.

    A glass bowl filled with mashed banana egg and cinnamon. The egg shells, banana peel, and cup of almond flour are surrounding the bowl.

    Next, add your almond flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl and mix everything with a rubber spatula until you have a smooth batter.

    Also, if you want to add in chocolate chips or walnuts, you can add them to your mixing bowl now, and fold them into the batter. 

    And if you want to have half with walnuts and half with chocolate chips,just pour half your batter into a separate bowl and add walnuts to one bowl and chocolate chips to another. 

    A Glass bowl of banana muffin batter.

    STEP 2: BAKING YOUR BANANA MUFFINS

    Now that your batter is ready to go, spoon it into each muffin tin, filling them to the top. 

    And make sure that you pour the batter evenly into each muffin tin.

    A muffin pan with six slots filled with banana muffin batter. The glass bowl of batter is behind the pan and there is a small bowl nuts in front of it.

    Then once your slots are filled, put your pan in the oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes. Or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of a muffin. 

    Allow your muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    After your muffins are cooled, unwrap them and enjoy!

    Almond flour banana muffin and a muffin wrapper on a wooden cutting board. The muffin is broken in half with the front half on the bottom of the wrapper in the middle showing. There is a chocolate chip almond flour banana muffin behind it on the wooden cutting board.

    STORING YOUR ALMOND FLOUR BANANA MUFFINS 

    So, this recipe will make 12 addictively delicious muffins.

    Fair warning, if anyone is home while you're making this banana muffin recipe, they'll be gone as soon as they come out of the oven. 

    But if you're able to save some, they will last in an airtight container or resealable bag at room temperature for 4 or in the fridge for about 1 week.

    And if you want to keep them for longer, you can store them in the freezer for up to 6 months in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. 

    When I eat these leftover banana bread muffins, I like to pop them in the microwave for a few seconds, cut them in half, and put butter on each side. It makes them even moister and it is just so good. 

    Three almond flour banana muffins on a wooden cutting board. There is one muffin in front of the cutting board with two chocolate chips next to it.

    WRAPPING IT ALL UP 

    These almond flour banana muffins are healthy, gluten-free, paleo, and low carb. So they make for a perfect breakfast or snack, and even dessert!

    My friends and family love this recipe, and I usually have to double or triple the batch if I'm planning on sharing. And they are totally kid-approved and make for an excellent quick and healthy breakfast! 

    Anyway, I hope you love these gluten free muffins as much as I do.

    If you make them, make sure to leave a comment below and let me know what you think! 

    A stack of three almond flour banana muffins on a wooden cutting board. One almond flour muffin is in front of the cutting board with the top showing and a chocolate chip banana muffin is behind the stack on the cutting board.

    MORE ALMOND FLOUR RECIPES

    If you liked these muffins, I have a ton of other almond flour recipes on the blog that are also gluten free, and I think you'll enjoy them just as much as this one!

    Give one of these a try next:

    • Funnel Cakes
    • Brownies 
    • Bread Pudding
    • Vanilla Cupcakes
    • Falafel
    • French Fries
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    Almond Flour Banana Muffins | Easy Banana Almond Flour Muffins

    An almond flour banana muffin on top of a muffin wrapper on a wooden cutting board. There is a chocolate chip banana muffin behind it and parts of two banana muffins in front of the cutting board.
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 34 reviews

    These almond flour banana muffins are everything you love about classic banana bread in muffin form. They are super soft, moist, sweet, and made with real bananas. But these muffins have no added sugar, are gluten-free, paleo, and low carb! 

    • Author: Joe Duff
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 12 servings 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Low Carb

    Ingredients

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    2 ripe bananas

    2 eggs

    1 tbsp refined coconut oil, melted

    1 teaspoon baking powder

    ¼ teaspoon salt

    1 teaspoon cinnamon

    2 cups almond flour

    Chocolate chips and walnuts (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare muffin pan with liners.
    2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl. Add in melted coconut oil, eggs, and cinnamon. Whisk with a fork to combine.
    3. Add almond flour, baking powder, salt, and mix until smooth. If you are using chocolate chips or walnuts, fold them into the batter.
    4. Spoon the batter into the muffins liners coated with baking spray, filling the slots to the top.
    5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, test with a toothpick.
    6. Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.

    Notes

    The scale up function does not change the gram measurements.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 150.9
    • Fat: 11.8
    • Carbohydrates: 7.8
    • Fiber: 2.5
    • Protein: 5.2

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    Comments

    1. Lisa

      July 17, 2021 at 3:01 pm

      Can I use butter instead of coconut oil? If so, should it be melted or just softened?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • I'm Hungry

        July 17, 2021 at 7:40 pm

        Melted butter should work!

        Reply
    2. Amy

      July 18, 2021 at 9:47 am

      These were incredible!!! I’m so happy I can actually use bananas and still keep it keto!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kimm

        October 15, 2022 at 11:16 am

        Love this recipe! Made a second batch adding blueberries which gave me two variations for a brunch that they we a success with guests!

        Reply
    3. Jocelyn g

      July 19, 2021 at 10:10 am

      Made these last night and they are soooo good!! Added some chocolate chips to them, delicious. Eating one for breakfast right now!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Amanda Aguiar

        July 19, 2022 at 7:51 am

        Sorry, 1 banana

        Reply
        • Brendan Cunningham

          July 19, 2022 at 10:08 am

          Awesome! You'll want to cut all of the other ingredients in half too.

          Reply
    4. Daniela

      July 20, 2021 at 4:03 pm

      By far the best low carb muffins I've made. Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Marcus

      July 20, 2021 at 4:52 pm

      These are legit 🔥

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Karen

      July 21, 2021 at 9:08 am

      Real bananas…on keto…these were a dream come true! Soooo good!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Diana

      July 22, 2021 at 6:11 pm

      Just the perfect amount of sweetness and banana flavor to these!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Chelynn

      July 23, 2021 at 2:06 pm

      Still can't get over that I can have actual bananas in a keto recipe. Probably will make these every week, they're super good! 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Antonia

      July 24, 2021 at 10:40 am

      Made these for the second time. Obsessed with this recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Courtney

        March 11, 2022 at 1:02 pm

        Could I add a scoop or 2 of vanilla protein powder to this? Would that completely mess them up?

        Reply
        • Brendan Cunningham

          March 13, 2022 at 9:20 am

          Unfortunately it will dry the muffins out. If you want a recipe that you can add protein powder to give these brownies a try! https://imhungryforthat.com/protein-brownies/

          Reply
    10. Marissa

      July 24, 2021 at 3:05 pm

      Made them this just now, and my kids love them!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Jim

      July 25, 2021 at 10:53 am

      MmmMmmmmm 5/5.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Jesse

      July 25, 2021 at 11:00 am

      Added both walnuts and chocolate chips to them and I am in love.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Alessandra

      July 27, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      I turned the recipe into banana bread instead of muffins and it was fantastic!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Monica

        March 06, 2022 at 8:29 pm

        My muffins turned out very dry. I followed the recipe exactly as it was. Any advice?

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Michele Swank

          August 14, 2022 at 3:13 pm

          I used three bananas and they are super moist. I put them in my Kitchen Aid mixer to smash them up; bananas are nearly liquified. Maybe bake them a little less time, depending on your altitude.

          ★★★★★

          Reply
    14. Jill

      July 27, 2021 at 7:25 pm

      Wonderful muffins.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Meg

      July 28, 2021 at 7:12 pm

      Ugh so good with chocolate chips.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. Sondra

      July 31, 2021 at 9:31 am

      I mixed in keto dark chocolate chips and the muffins tasted incredible!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    17. Reily

      August 02, 2021 at 5:13 pm

      Perfect for breakfast.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    18. Kelly A.

      August 29, 2021 at 9:50 am

      These were so good!! Very easy to make and tasted great!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    19. Darcy

      November 01, 2021 at 6:47 pm

      Moist and very good flavor. I added in some chocolate chips and my fam loved them!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    20. Sherri

      November 08, 2021 at 6:37 pm

      Very very good muffins! The chocolate chips are a wonderful touch.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    21. Sean

      May 17, 2022 at 9:12 am

      Excellent banana muffins.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    22. Jeane

      May 18, 2022 at 5:48 pm

      Very delicious healthy muffins!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    23. Sharon

      May 23, 2022 at 5:46 pm

      Yes I loved them.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    24. Rachael

      July 10, 2022 at 2:56 am

      I made these last week and they are great for breakfast on the go. Even being small muffins they are super filling. I chopped up pecans. So good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Brendan Cunningham

        July 10, 2022 at 3:15 pm

        We're so happy you liked them! Chopped pecans are a great idea!

        Reply
    25. Abigail E.

      July 26, 2022 at 11:59 am

      We made these to bring on our camping trip and they were a life-saver! Made a great breakfast and snack during the day on our hikes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    26. Megan

      July 27, 2022 at 5:55 pm

      Only healthy muffins I've had that actually taste good.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    27. Ashley T.

      July 28, 2022 at 10:33 pm

      Muffins are moist and soft. I will absolutely make this recipe again!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    28. Samantha

      August 01, 2022 at 12:06 pm

      Tastiest healthy muffins that I have tried ever!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    29. Mike

      August 07, 2022 at 12:40 pm

      10 out of 10

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    30. Meggie F.

      August 11, 2022 at 4:12 pm

      So glad that these use real bananas!! Can't believe they're still that low carb too. Very happy with this recipe 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    31. Tina

      August 14, 2022 at 7:36 pm

      We loaded them with sf chocolate chips and omg they were so good!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    32. Marie W.

      September 08, 2022 at 10:28 am

      Made these this morning to have with a cup of coffee. They are delicious!!! Followed the recipe without adding nuts and chocolate chips although they would be so good I did not want to add any more carbs following KETO. I used silicone muffin cups. I also used a whisk vs a fork to blend wet ingredients. Baked for 30 minutes. You won't be disappointed and easy to throw together all in one bowl. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    33. Deb

      November 14, 2022 at 6:35 pm

      Are these made in a regular size muffin tin or the mini one ? Thank you !!!!

      Reply
      • Brendan Cunningham

        November 14, 2022 at 8:53 pm

        Hi Deb! We made them in a regular size muffin tin.

        Reply
    34. Jen

      December 07, 2022 at 10:51 pm

      I made this into a loaf I'm excited to try it in the morning.

      Reply
    35. Nancy

      December 10, 2022 at 8:44 am

      I replaced a 1/4 cup almond flour with Purely Inspired vanilla protein powder, and these were amazing. Add chocolate chips! It makes it so good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Brendan Cunningham

        December 10, 2022 at 8:58 am

        That sounds delicious! We're so happy you liked the recipe!

        Reply

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