Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

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Our gluten-free chocolate chip banana muffins will disappear as soon as they are out of the oven. Made with a blend of gf and almond flour, lots of chocolate chips, and extra-ripe bananas, these are a sweet treat that your whole family will love!

Officially the BEST banana choc chip muffins we have ever tasted. Each muffin is super moist, packed with flavor, and made with celiac-safe ingredients. With the option to make dairy-free too, this gluten-free muffin recipe has everything you need (and more!).

For more sweet gluten-free recipes to impress your family, check out Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcake, Gluten Free Cookie Cake and Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake Recipe.

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Overripe Bananas

Over-ripe bananas are the key to making gf muffins, which is why you will always find them on our counter or in the freezer. They are the perfect excuse to whip up a batch of muffins!

Any time bananas are going bad on the counter & you don’t have the time to bake muffins, simply toss them straight into the freezer. That way you’ll always have bananas ready to make Gluten Free Sweet Potato Muffins, Gluten Free Zucchini Bread or these gf chocolate chip banana muffins.

The banana peels will turn black in the freezer, but the banana itself is not affected. You could also peel the bananas prior to freezing then place in a freezer bag. If freezing the banana with peel, thaw slightly before peeling and mashing.

Now, let’s get started! Gather the equipment, overripe bananas, and the remaining ingredients then follow the written instructions or check out the printable recipe card below.

ingredients for gluten free chocolate chip banana muffins on sheet pan

Equipment

muffin tin
large mixing bowl
medium-sized mixing bowl
whisk
measuring cups and spoons
spatula
muffin liners or nonstick cooking spray ✅

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup gluten-free flour we used Bob’s Red Mill
1/2 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon baking soda ✅
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla ✅
2 ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed) ✅

Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.

dry ingredients for muffins in mixing bowl

wet ingredients for muffins in mixing bowl

wet ingredients and mashed banana in mixing bowl

dry ingredients added to wet ingredients in mixing bowl for muffins

How To Make

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line the muffin tin with muffin liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Blend the dry ingredients

In a medium-sized mixing bowl whisk together the gluten-free flour, almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Blend the wet ingredients

In a large mixing bowl combine the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in the mashed bananas.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold until just about combined. Add the chocolate chips and stir just until mixed in.

Bake

Divide the batter between the muffin tins. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

chocolate chips added to muffin batter in bowl

chocolate chip banana muffin batter in bowl with spatula

Sustitutions

Turn into banana mini muffins by swapping the muffin tin for a mini muffin tin and reducing the baking time. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Make dairy-free muffins by replacing the chocolate chips with a dairy free brand.
Replace the chocolate chips with a handful of fresh berries for a fruit filled muffin.
Add chopped walnuts to the batter when the chocolate chips are mixed in for an extra crunch.
Turn into a banana chocolate chip loaf by pouring the batter into a loaf pan and baking for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

banana chocolate chip muffin batter in muffin liners

baked gluten free chocolate chip banana muffins in tin

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are muffins good for?

Muffins can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Our How To Freeze Muffins guide has all the tips and tricks to successfully freezing muffins.

Xanthan gum is not listed as an ingredient. Does it need to be added?

Xanthan gum does not need to be added if selecting a gluten free flour blend that contains it. Check the back of the package under the ingredient list searching for “xanthan gum”. If missing, add according to the package instructions. It is an essential ingredient as it helps to create the muffin texture and consistency that we are aiming for.

How to prevent dry gluten-free muffins?

To prevent dry muffins, use this method of measuring gf flour for an accurate amount of flour:
Instead of scooping the measuring cup into the bag of flour, use the spoon and sweep method for measuring. Use a spoon to scoop flour into the measuring cup and then a knife to level out the top of the measuring cup once full.

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

Use an ice cream scoop for an easy way to divide the batter into the muffin tin.
Mix any add-in such as chocolate, nuts, seeds, or fruit into the muffins before baking.
Insert a toothpick or knife into the center of the muffin to check if done. If clean, the muffins are ready to be removed from the oven!

More Gluten Free Muffins To Bake

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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