Almond Flour Banana Muffins Recipe

Name: Almond Flour Banana Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas; 3 large eggs; ⅓ cup maple syrup; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups blanched almond flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt; ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips ((optional add-ins))

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Almond Flour Banana Muffins are an easy way to use up any ripe bananas you have on hand. They have a tender, fluffy texture and are naturally gluten-free!

almond flour banana muffins topped with chocolate chips and arranged on a white plate.

Inspired by my almond flour banana bread, this nourishing recipe comes together in 1 bowl. It’s the perfect grain-free and dairy-free after-school snack or breakfast on the go.

If you’re trying to cut back on white flour or grains in general, you’ll love these paleo banana muffins!

Ingredients You’ll Need

almond flour banana muffin ingredients labeled on a marble surface.

This banana muffin recipe calls for blanched almond flour, which is different than almond meal. Almond meal is made from ground almonds that have their skins on, so almond meal contains brown flecks and creates a denser, heavier baked good.

Use blanched almond flour for a lighter, fluffier muffin!

Overripe bananas are also perfect for this recipe, because the more brown spots they have, the sweeter the muffins will be. I use olive oil because it’s easy to measure, but you can also use melted coconut oil, if you prefer.

If you’d like to stir in some chopped nuts for added texture, or chocolate chips for extra sweetness, these muffins are easy to customize. However, don’t use flax eggs in this recipe to make them vegan– they will be too mushy!

Check out my vegan gluten-free banana muffins instead, which are already egg-free.

How to Make Almond Flour Banana Muffins

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a muffin pan with 12 muffin liners. In a large mixing bowl, use a form to mash the bananas until they look relatively smooth.

To the large bowl of mashed bananas add the wet ingredients, including maple syrup, eggs, and oil.

wet ingredients combined in a glass bowl with mashed banana.

Stir well, then add the dry ingredients including almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until the batter looks smooth.

Fold in any add-ins you like, such as dark chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or pecans, then divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups.

almond flour muffin batter mixed with chocolate chips.

Bake at 350ºF until the tops of the muffins feel firm in the center, about 25 to 30 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center of the muffin to make sure it comes out clean.

Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. (The muffins are moist, so transferring them will prevent the bottoms of the muffins from getting soggy.)

almond flour banana muffins in a pan before and after baking.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Muffins left at room temperature overnight may develop a sticky texture on the outside, so keeping these chilled is best.

If you want to make a big batch, these also freeze well! Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 6 months in the freezer. Thaw overnight before serving again.

almond flour banana muffins stacked on a plate with bite taken out of it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my almond flour muffins sink?

Grain-free muffins can sink if you don’t bake them long enough, if they have too much oil or moisture added, or if your baking powder isn’t fresh. This recipe calls for only 1 tablespoon of oil since almond flour is already rich in healthy fats.

How do you make almond flour?

You can make homemade almond flour by blending blanched almonds in a blender or food processor until finely ground.

Can I use baking soda instead of powder?

Yes, but you won’t need as much. You can use a 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda for every egg in a recipe, so just 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda will work here.

How do I change the flavor?

You can swap the cinnamon in this recipe for vanilla extract, or even substitute the mashed banana for pumpkin puree or applesauce, instead. Keep in mind that substitutions may alter your results slightly. For example, pumpkin isn’t as sweet as banana, so you may want to add more sweetener in that case.

Can I use a different sweetener?

Honey can be used in place of maple syrup, but the flavor will be slightly more noticeable in that case. In my experience, using coconut sugar may make the muffins more mushy in texture.

Looking for more banana muffin recipes? Try Banana Oat Muffins, Healthy Banana Muffins (made with oat flour), or Peanut Butter Banana Muffins for another grain-free option.