GLUTEN FREE & NO REFINED SUGAR BANANA BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

blueberry banana muffins

Whether you’ve always eaten gluten-free or are someone who’s new to the world of dietary restrictions, or simply seeking a healthier and equally delicious alternative to your usual muffin recipe, these are about to become your new go-to treat. I have been making these gluten-free banana blueberry muffins twice a week lately. These muffins are the perfect snack, dessert or even breakfast (I won’t judge!). Everyone in my house loves them and they don’t last long! This recipe is so easy to make and are definitely healthier than some conventional recipes out there – they’re made with zero refined sugar, sweetened only by ripe bananas and pure maple syrup. I feel good about letting my kids snack on these muffins because I know they are made with quality ingredients.

 

LET’S START:

INGREDIENTS:

-2 to 3 very ripe bananas, mashed

-1/3 cup melted coconut oil 

-1 teaspoon baking soda

-1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour

-1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum, leave out if your flour already has it in it

-pinch salt

– 1/2 cup of pure maple syrup 

-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

teaspoon lemon peel (optional)

-2 large eggs, beaten

-1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

-1-2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, add as much or as little as you like

STEPS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
  2. Use baking cup liners or cooking spray for the muffin tin.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth.
  4. Add the baking soda and stir to combine with the mashed bananas. Allow the mixture to sit for 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Stir the melted coconut oil into the mashed bananas.
  6. Stir in  pure maple syrup, salt, beaten eggs and pure vanilla extract.
  7. Mix in the gluten-free flour, cinnamon, dried lemon peel, and xanthan gum (leave out the xanthan gum if your flour already has it).
  8. Gently stir in blueberries.
  9. Scoop the batter into baking cups lined/cooking sprayed muffin tin.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 °F, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Please watch your oven because all ovens are different.
  11. Allow the muffins to cool.  Store in an airtight container.

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