Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins with Almond Flour
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Banana Chocolate Muffins with Almond Flour

February 14, 2021
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Banana Chocolate Muffins with Almond Flour

Banana Chocolate Muffins with Almond Flour are the perfect addition to your breakfast or snack repertoire and you’ll never miss the flour!

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins with Almond Flour

What Can I Make with Brown Bananas?

Last week I had this pile of brown bananas and really, what can you do with them besides make some sort of bread or muffin??

I’ve always got old brown bananas hanging around for these types of recipes, am I the only one??

I’m not naturally a baker…so I really needed to search the Internet for some assistance and I came across a blog called Honest Fare where I found some inspiration for these banana chocolate muffins.

Chocolate Banana Muffins

The combination of chocolate and banana in these muffins is so perfect. The chocolate is actually a little surprise when you bite into the middle and and the kids just love them!

Flourless Banana Muffins

That’s right, no wheat flour in this recipe, you’ll use almond flour instead and it gives the muffins a heartiness that will keep you full all morning!

There’s also no refined sugar, we are using honey for sweetness.

Can You Freeze Banana Muffins?

These banana chocolate muffins freeze great – just seal them in a freezer zip bag and they’ll keep for up to a month. To thaw, just take them out the night before and place them on your counter.

Banana Chocolate Muffins

Banana Chocolate Muffins Recipe

Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

A flourless version of your favorite muffins and the perfect option for breakfast or snacks!

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 ½ medium-sized ripe bananas, peeled (you’ll want these to be brownish…3 bananas for the recipe and the other ½ for the tops of the muffins)
  • 2 T cocoa powder
  • 1/4 sliced almonds
  • Coarse salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees.
  2. Grease and almond flour* a 12-cup muffin tin. I used coconut oil to grease.
  3. *Be sure that you get enough into the nooks and crannies of the tins; I had some issues with sticking.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk the almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon together.
  5. In a separate bowl, add eggs, banana, and honey and beat with a mixer until they are fluffy.
  6. Pour the mixture over the almond meal and mix to incorporate.
  7. Remove about 1/3 of the batter to a separate smaller bowl and mix in the cocoa powder. Banana Chocolate Muffins 4
  8. Fill the muffin tins with the regular batter and then using a large spoon, top with the cocoa batter in the middle.
  9. Thinly slice the ½ banana that is left and top the muffins with slices of banana and then the sliced almonds. 
  10. Sprinkle the coarse salt over the tops and bake. Banana Chocolate Muffins
  11. At about the 35 minute mark, check the doneness by using a toothpick. If it comes out clean, remove the muffins to cool. Otherwise, continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes until done. Banana Chocolate Muffins
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 servings Serving Size 1 grams
Amount Per Serving Calories 214Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 31mgSodium 102mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 4gSugar 11gProtein 7g

Nutrition calculation is offered as a courtesy and no guarantee that the information will be completely accurate. The data provided are a product of online nutrition calculators and should be considered an estimate only. I am not a registered dietician nor a certified nutritionist. For more accurate information, or if you have dietary restrictions, please consult a trusted professional. A Healthy Makeover strongly supports Intuitive Eating, body trust, and Health at Every Size.

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