Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins (GF, DF)

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• These peanut butter banana muffins are tender, fluffy, with the perfect balance of peanut butter and banana flavor and the goodness of dark chocolate chips.
• They’re  a good source of protein, making them a great alternative for a healthy breakfast or snack.
• This recipe is whole grain, refined sugar free, and gluten and dairy free.
• This is an easy recipe with minimal prep and the batter comes together in just one bowl!

Recipe ingredients

This is a very easy recipe that’s easily customized with ingredients that you have on hand.

Ingredient notes

• Oat flour.  I prefer to purchase my oat flour, but it may be made easily at home.  Simply process old fashioned oats in a blender or food processor until finely ground.
• Bananas.  Make sure your bananas are nice and ripe!  The more brown spots the better.
• Peanut butter.   I used natural peanut butter which contains just peanuts and salt.  You may use your favorite brand, but it may affect the texture of the muffins slightly. 
• Maple syrup.  The maple syrup may be replaced with honey, coconut sugar, or your favorite sweetener.
• Almond milk.  Substitute with whatever milk that you have on hand.
• Chocolate chips.   I love using dark chocolate chips for big chocolate flavor, but use whatever you have on hand or omit altogether.  

How to make this recipe

These healthy peanut butter banana muffins are incredibly easy to make.  Prep time is around 15 minutes, and the batter is prepared in just one bowl.

1. Mash the banana in a large bowl.
2. Add the peanut butter, eggs, sugar, almond milk and vanilla extract and whisk well to combine.
3. Add the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and whisk until incorporated.
4. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups and bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the tops spring back when gently pressed or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack, then remove the muffins from the pan and cool completely.

FAQs

Is oat flour good for baking?

Oat flour is a nutritious, whole grain baking alternative that lends a soft, tender crumb in baked goods.  It’s got a nutty, hearty flavor and is naturally gluten free.

How do you make oat flour with oatmeal?

Place old fashioned rolled oats in a blender or food processor and process until finely ground. 

Can I make this recipe in a blender?

These peanut butter banana chocolate chip muffins may be made in a blender, which is especially useful if you’re making your own oat flour.

• Process oats until finely ground.
• Add all ingredients except for chocolate chips and blend until incorporated.
• Stir in the chocolate chips and bake!

How to store muffins

Store muffins in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Muffins may also be frozen for up to 3 months.  

Recipe notes

• *No oat flour on hand?  Simply process old fashioned rolled oats in a blender or food processor until finely ground!
• Store muffins in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to one week.  You may also freeze them for up to 3 months.
• I used natural peanut butter in this recipe, which included just peanuts and salt in the ingredients list.  You can certainly use your favorite brand, but the texture of the muffins may vary slightly.

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• Flourless oatmeal zucchini muffins
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