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    Home » Bread & Muffins

    Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

    Published: Feb 21, 2022 · Modified: May 9, 2024 by Taleen Benson · This post may contain affiliate links · Any nutrition info provided is estimated and will vary based on the brands used or with any substitutions · Leave a Comment

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    These delicious gluten free chocolate chip banana muffins are so moist and full of flavor! It's one of my favorite muffin recipes of all time. This is a one bowl recipe that's super easy to make for dessert or breakfast.

    Stack of chocolate chip banana muffins.
    These may be small but they pack a punch!

    If you like these banana muffins, you will love my maple glazed banana scones, banana cake, and my salted caramel banana bread.

    I'm a huge fan of muffins and I'm a huge fan of banana bread. In fact, I don't know which I love more. So it was only a matter of time before I brought the two together.

    One of the great things about muffins is they make a great on-the-go breakfast but I actually like to have mine with a bit of homemade whipped cream for dessert!

    No matter when you choose to enjoy these chocolate chip banana muffins, I have no doubt that these are going to be a crowd pleaser... and super quick and easy to make, too! Let's get right into it.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients and Substitutions...
    • Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
    • Step-By-Step Instructions...
    • Expert Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • How To Store
    • Related Recipes You Might Like
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    Chocolate chip banana muffins on a plate.
    Look at that beautiful golden color!

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • These muffins are SO easy to make. This is a one-bowl recipe! You won't even need to use an electric mixer for this.
    • The texture on these muffins is just next level. They're pillowy soft and perfectly moist.
    • There's just something about chocolate and banana paired together that WORKS. Am I right?

    Ingredients and Substitutions...

    Chocolate chip banana muffin ingredients.
    I bet you already have these ingredients in your kitchen.

    Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

    • Gluten free flour: My favorite gluten free flour blend is Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1. This flour just works so well in all of my recipes. But feel free to use any gluten free blend you'd like, as long as it contains xanthan gum.
    • Brown sugar: This recipe calls for light brown sugar, but if you only have dark brown sugar on hand, you can go ahead and swap that in.
    • Bananas: Make sure to use ripe bananas! Remember, those brown spots are a good thing.
    • Cinnamon: The cinnamon is optional, so feel free to leave it out if you have an allergy or don't care for the taste. But I must say, it does add a little something special to these muffins!

    Step-By-Step Instructions...

    STEP ONE: Combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Since we're working with melted butter here, you won't need an electric mixer. Just mix everything up in a large mixing bowl!

    STEP TWO: Add the bananas and vanilla. Mix all the wet ingredients together.

    STEP THREE: Add the dry ingredients. Since this is a one bowl recipe, we're going to go ahead and add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon right in. Mix until it's almost combined.

    Banana muffin process shots.
    These muffins couldn't be any easier!

    STEP FOUR: Fold in chocolate chips. The finishing touch is the chocolate chips! You can add a little bit less than what I have indicated in the recipe (although who doesn't love ALL the chocolate?!).

    STEP FIVE: Bake. Grab your lined muffin tin and fill up the liners almost all the way up. I'd say ¾ full is perfect! Bake on 425ºF for 5 minutes, then reduce to 375ºF and bake another 15 minutes.

    Expert Tips

    • I always recommend weighing your flour using a scale if you can. This is the best way to ensure accuracy, and inadvertently adding too much flour will really change the texture of these muffins. I find this especially important in gluten free baking!
    • It may seem odd, but I always love to start my muffins at a higher temperature and then reduce down without taking them out of the oven. This gives them that beautiful golden color and perfect crisp exterior.
    Close-up of a chocolate chip banana muffin.
    These muffins pair perfectly with a cup of coffee.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make these chocolate chip banana muffins dairy free?

    Yes! You can easily make these dairy free and vegan. Just swap the butter with your favorite non-dairy butter or even melted coconut oil. I haven't tested it myself but it should work!

    Can these banana muffins be frozen?

    Yes, just make sure to cool the muffins completely before freezing. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap before freezing.

    What else can I add to these banana muffins?

    If you'd like, you can mix in chopped walnuts or pecans. I think that would be delicious with the banana and chocolate!

    Banana chocolate chip muffins on a white plate.
    These banana muffins may be small but they pack a punch.

    How To Store

    You can store these banana muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days. I will note that these are best fresh from the oven or the same day, although they will keep nicely for a few days.

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    Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

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    This one bowl recipe is so easy and delicious!
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Keyword banana, chocolate chip, eggless, gluten free
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Servings 12 muffins
    Calories 237
    Author Taleen Benson

    Ingredients

    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled to room temperature
    • ⅔ cup (133g) light brown sugar packed
    • 1 ½ cups mashed banana about 3 large bananas
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ¼ cups (185g) gluten free flour (I use Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 flour)
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon* optional
    • ¾ cup (128g) semisweet chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a standard muffin tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, stir the melted butter with the brown sugar until combined. Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract and stir to incorporate. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
      6 tablespoons unsalted butter, ⅔ cup (133g) light brown sugar, 1 ½ cups mashed banana, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 ¼ cups (185g) gluten free flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon*, ¾ cup (128g) semisweet chocolate chips
    • Transfer the batter to the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner almost all the way up (about ¾ full). Bake for 5 minutes then, without taking the muffins out, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F and continue baking for another 15 minutes. The muffins should be golden brown in color.
    • Allow the muffins to cool in the tin completely before removing.

    Notes

    • The cinnamon is optional but adds a nice touch of flavor. 
     
    If you liked this recipe, you may also like my gluten free blueberry muffins! 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 237kcal

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