These Gluten Free Banana Bread Muffins are soft, moist, and flavorful. They are packed with dark chocolate chips and also happen to be grain free and dairy free, too! The perfect on-the-go breakfast.

gluten free banana bread muffins stacked on top of each other

What Makes This Recipe Great

There is nothing better than delicious chocolate chip banana bread muffin! The soft, sweet banana bread center filled with ooey-gooey chocolate chips is just the perfect sweet bread snack. However, the chocolate chip banana bread recipes I used to enjoy aren’t gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free.

So, I set out to recreate this classic treat for a convenient, on-the-go breakfast or snack. Introducing my gluten free banana bread muffins with chocolate chips, the tastiest treat for kids and adults! These are the best banana muffins for those who can’t have grains or dairy.

Made with almond flour, coconut flour, and other healthy baking swaps, these gluten-free muffins are the real deal. Moist, delicious, and the perfect treat! Grab one for breakfast or pack them in lunches, you just can’t go wrong with this ultimate gluten-free banana muffin recipe!

Recipe Highlights

  • Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
  • Delicious snack for the whole family
  • Easy to prepare
  • Made with simple ingredients
  • Ready in 30 minutes or less
  • Perfect on-the-go breakfast

Ingredient Notes

ingredients for gluten free banana bread muffins in nesting bowls

Almond flour: I like to used blanched almond flour from Costco or Bob’s Red Mill brand. Almond meal will also work.

Coconut flour: This adds some nice texture to the muffins when mixed with the almond flour.

Bananas: Make sure they are ripe or overripe bananas! This will help to ensure you get moist gluten-free banana muffins.

Eggs: I haven’t tried flax eggs as a substitute, but it should work!

Vanilla Extract

Maple syrup: Use 100% pure maple syrup. You can also use honey.

Nut butter of choice: Peanut butter or almond butter work great!

Baking powder & baking soda: Make sure to look for gluten free if necessary

Dark Chocolate Chips: Enjoy Life brand is my favorite for dairy free chocolate that melts well.

How to Make Gluten Free Banana Bread Muffins

the first four steps for making banana bread muffins

Step 1

Preheat oven tp 375. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with baking cups or paper liners, or spray well with cooking spray if using a non-stick pan. In a small mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients (except for the chocolate chips).

Step 2

Add the bananas, eggs, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla to a large bowl.

Step 3

Mix well until smooth. I like to do this with an immersion blender or electric mixer.

Step 4

Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients.

Steps 5 through 8 for making banana bread muffins with chocolate chips

Step 5

Mix well.

Step 6

Add the chocolate chips.

Step 7

Mix to combine.

Step 8

Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling almost to the top.

Bake for 20-22 mins until a toothpick comes out clean and the tops are set and golden brown. Let them cool completely before removing from the pan / peeling off the wrapper (otherwise they make stick!) If you use wrappers, you can transfer the muffins to a cooling rack or wire rack to cool. Enjoy!

How to Serve Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Serve these moist banana muffins warm with a glass of your favorite dairy-free milk for dessert, or room temperature for an on-the-go breakfast. Pack them in lunches, or bring them along for a long road trip. These gluten free banana bread muffins are a kid-friendly & adult-loved snack! Packed with healthy, allergy-friendly ingredients.

12 muffins in a gold pan with bananas and chocolate chips around the pan

Mary’s Tips & Tricks

Storage: Store leftover banana muffins in an airtight container on the counter to serve at room temperature. You can also store them in the fridge to extend their shelf life. They are super tasty either way!

Nut Allergy: These gluten-free banana muffins are not nut-allergy friendly, as they contain nut flours and nut butter. Please keep this in mind if someone in your family has a nut allergy. You can always make my gluten free banana muffins made with 1:1 gluten free flour! Sub sunflower seed butter for any nut butter (but beware it turns stuff green!)

Chocolate Chips: These banana muffins taste great with chocolate chips, however, this is totally optional. My favorite dairy-free chocolate chips are Hu Kitchen or Enjoy Life. If you prefer your gluten-free banana muffins without chocolate chips, feel free to omit them. You could also use chopped walnuts to make banana walnut muffins.

gluten free banana bread muffins with chocolate chips with one cut in half showing the gooey middle

FAQS

Are these gluten-free banana bread muffins healthy?

These banana bread muffins use healthy baking swaps to make them paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free. Using maple syrup and banana to sweeten the muffins means there’s no refined sugar, which makes them healthier off the bat. Both the carbs and the calories in these gluten-free banana muffins are quite a bit lower than your standard flour and sugar muffins!

Do coconut flour & almond flour banana muffins still taste like regular muffins?

Actually, yes! The mixture of coconut flour and almond flour makes these paleo banana muffins perfectly moist, crumbly, with the perfect muffin structure. They don’t get quite as fluffy as regular muffins, but they are totally delicious.


Can I use this chocolate chip banana bread recipe to make a loaf instead of muffins?

Yes! Use an 8-inch loaf pan instead of a muffin tin and bake at 350F for 35-40 min. Then, check the center with a toothpick before removing your banana bread from the oven.

muffins on a marble circle with one with a bite taken out

More Gluten-Free Muffin Recipes

Paleo Orange Cranberry Muffins

Paleo Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins

Pumpkin Banana Muffins

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Gluten free banana bread muffins stuffed full of ooey-gooey chocolate chips. The perfect on-the-go snack, these grain free banana muffins are sure to hit the spot! Dairy free, too!
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Ingredients

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with baking cups, or spray well with cooking spray if using a non-stick pan. Mix the bananas, eggs, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla in a large bowl.
  • In a smaller bowl, mix the remaining dry ingredients (except for the chocolate chips). Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients. Mix well. Add the chocolate chips and stir. 
  • Spoon the batter into the cups, filling almost to the top. 
  • Bake for 20-22 mins until a toothpick comes out clean and the tops are set and golden brown. Let them cool completely before removing from the pan / peeling off the wrapper (otherwise they make stick!) Enjoy!

Notes

Storage: Store gluten free banana bread muffins in an air-tight container on the counter. You can also store in the fridge!
Nut Allergy: These gluten-free banana muffins are not nut-allergy friendly, as they contain nut flours and nut butter. Please keep this in mind if someone in your family has a nut allergy. You can always make my gluten free banana muffins made with 1:1 gluten free flour! Sub sunflower seed butter for any nut butter (but beware it turns stuff green!)

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin, Calories: 217kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 29mg, Sodium: 182mg, Potassium: 183mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 59IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 63mg, Iron: 1mg

This post was published on March 12, 2022 and updated with new copy and photos on February 14, 2024.