Almond Meal Banana Bread Muffins

almond meal muffin on a plate unwrapped.

Almond Meal Banana Bread Muffins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: almond meal muffins

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 221kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

These almond meal muffins taste like banana bread, without using refined flour or sugar. They are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, and make a nourishing breakfast or snack on the go.

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Ingredients

2 ripe bananas
2 ½ cups almond meal
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ cup chocolate chips or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a muffin tin with 12 parchment paper liners. (These muffins tend to stick to the liners, so using them will guarantee that you can remove them from the pan later.)
Add the peeled bananas to a large mixing bowl and mash them with a fork until they look like puree. Then add the almond meal, eggs, olive oil, maple syrup, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well until the batter looks relatively smooth. It's okay if you see a few small lumps of banana.
Fold in the chocolate chips or walnuts, if desired. Then use a ¼ cup measure to scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups. Divide the batter among the 12 cups evenly. Then bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes, or until the muffins feel firm to the touch in the center.
Let the muffins cool completely. Then you can peel away the wrapper and enjoy! Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

Nutrition information is for 1 of 12 muffins, without the optional add-ins. This information is automatically calculated, so it's just an estimate and not a guarantee.

Almond Meal Note: I tested this recipe with this almond meal from Amazon. You can also make homemade almond meal if you prefer. Blanched almond flour can be used as a swap for this recipe if needed.

Egg Note: This recipe works best with chicken eggs, since it calls for so many. If you need an egg-free recipe, try my Magical Vegan Banana Bread instead.

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