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    Almond Flour Banana Muffins (Vegan)

    Published: Jan 18, 2021 ยท Modified: Feb 8, 2022 by Jessica

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    These almond flour banana muffins are so soft and moist, they melt in your mouth! The flavor of the banana combined with the almond flour is something you have got to try.

    Showing is 5 vegan almond flour banana muffins pilled on a white plate. On the table beside the plate, there are a few bananas and a yellow hand towel.

    We always have bananas in the house, which is not surprising with a 2 and 4 y/o in the house. Our kids will either do a banana extermination and eat 10 each in a row or refuse to have them for days. You never know with these two.

    So, we sometimes end up with bananas slowly aging in our fruit bowl. Which is not that bad once you know about the secret of freezing old bananas to later make ice cream. But, since we are in the dead of the winter, I thought I could find a different way to use these old and sad na-nas, as our daughter Lili would say.

    These almond flavored muffins are currently my favorite way to save blackened bananas. It's an easy & healthy recipe that gives you cake-like sweet muffins with a perfect soft and light texture. The banana flavor is also not overpowering, thanks to the almond extract that helps balance the natural sweetness from the fruit. And when I have the extra time, I'll top them with a vegan dark chocolate frosting, so good!

    Closeup on a vegan almond flour banana muffin still in the muffin pan (every cups of the pan also contains a muffin)

    Are these almond flour banana muffins healthy?

    You will only need wholesome ingredients to prepare these yummy banana muffins. They are even healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast!

    • Low in sugar: The natural sugar from the bananas is plenty enough to make these muffins taste so delicious (well, with a little hint of maple syrup too)
    • High in fiber: Thanks to the combination of almond flour, whole wheat flour and ground flax seeds.
    • Low in fat: There is no added oil in this recipe! The mashed banana helps bring extra moisture necessary to make them moist and fluffy.

    If you are looking for more healthy breakfast muffin ideas, then be sure to check out these beet & chocolate muffins and these whole wheat strawberry muffins!

    Showing is 5 vegan almond flour banana muffins pilled on a white plate. On the table beside the plate, there are a few bananas and a yellow hand towel. Also with an extra muffin on the towel in the background.

    What you will need to make this recipe

    • Almond flour (not almond meal!): I recommend using the store-bought type that uses blanched almonds when making this muffin recipe. I like the almond flour from Bob's Red Mill. I tried making this recipe using almond meal (grinding your own raw almonds at home to a flour texture), but the result wasn't as good.
    • Whole wheat flour: Almond flour can be heavier and carries more moisture than regular flour, so using a half-half ratio of almond flour and whole wheat flour helps get a lighter in texture muffin. I use the white whole wheat flour from King Arthur Flour.
    • Ground flax seeds: This helps bind the ingredients together in this egg-free muffin recipe. I grind my own flax seeds using a high speed blender, but you can also buy already ground flaxseeds. Once ground, keep in the fridge.
    • Baking soda + Baking Powder
    • Bananas: Overripe bananas (sweeter with more moisture) are best for this recipe.
    • Vegan milk: Any kind is good, but choose plain and unsweetened, if possible.
    • Maple syrup: The bananas do most of the job at making these muffins sweet, but a little splash of maple syrup makes them even more perfect. You can substitute with other liquid sweeteners, like agave nectar.
    • Almond extract: It is worth going out of your way to get this ingredient. I mean, not that out of your way since you can find it in any grocery stores (in the spices section). But, if you don't have it already, add it to your grocery list. You will thank me later.
    Showing is 5 vegan almond flour banana muffins pilled on a white plate. On the table beside the plate, there are a few bananas and a yellow hand towel.

    How to make these almond flour banana muffins

    • Combine the dry ingredients (flours, baking soda, baking powder, ground flax seeds and salt).
    • Combine the wet ingredients (mashed bananas, vegan milk, maple syrup and almond extract).
    • Then combine the wet and dry, stir and bake!
    • There is a hand holding a fork and mashing bananas on a white plate. There are banana peels on the side of the plate.
    • There is a stainless steel large bowl showing a batter being mixed with a spoon.
    • Showing is a regular muffin pan with white paper liners being filled with a muffin batter using a ice cream scoop.

    Watch how to make them

    Tips when making these almond flour banana muffins

    • When combining the wet and dry ingredients, be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can results in harder compact muffins. You do not want this!

      To help prevent overmixing the batter, I like to stir using a large spoon until there are no dry lumps. You can use an electric mixer too, but only for a short time.
    • These muffins contains no added fat, which means that they can stick to the paper liners (depending on the type you use). If this happens, let them cool down first and they won't stick as much, or spray the paper liners with a little oil before filling the cup with the batter.

      I have been using these muffin paper liners and have not had any trouble with sticky muffins, even with super low in fat recipes. The paper liner simply falls off the muffins!
    Closeup on a vegan almond flour banana muffin still in the muffin pan (every cups of the pan also contains a muffin)

    Storing tips

    After the muffins have cooled down, transfer them in an air-tight container and keep them at room temperature for up to 3 days, or up to a week in the fridge.

    They also can be frozen for up to 3 months. Simply thaw them in the fridge overnight (or use the microwave for a sudden muffin-craving emergency).

    Other recipes to use your extra bananas

    • Chocolate and banana milkshake
    • Vanilla Chai latte smoothie
    • Blackberry and zucchini smoothie
    • Pear and cinnamon granola bars
    • Frozen almond banana bites
    • Vegan banana mug cake
    Closeup on a vegan almond flour banana muffin on a white plate that is cut in half. There are more muffins in the background on the plate.

    *Thanks to my sister Sonia who helped develop and test this recipe.*

    I hope you like these vegan banana muffins as much as we do! If you try them, please leave a comment below and rate the recipe to let me know how they were. Your feedback is so helpful!

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    Showing is 5 vegan almond flour banana muffins pilled on a white plate. On the table beside the plate, there are a few bananas and a yellow hand towel. Also with an extra muffin on the towel in the background.

    Almond Flour Banana Muffins (Vegan)

    4.91 from 11 votes
    These vegan almond flour banana muffins are perfectly moist, super soft and filled with healthy ingredients. They are a great way to use your overripe bananas and the addition of almond extract makes them irresistible!
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    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Servings 12 muffins
    Author Jessica Laroche

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ยฝ cups almond flour - not almond meal
    • 1 ยฝ cups white whole wheat flour
    • 2 tbsp ground flax seeds (flax meal)
    • 3 tsp baking powder
    • ยผ tsp baking soda
    • ยฝ tsp salt
    • 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 larges)
    • 1 cup plain vegan milk - unsweetened
    • 4 tbsp maple syrup
    • 1 tsp almond extract - see notes

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat the oven to 375ยฐ. Line a standard muffin pan with paper liners.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients (almond flour, whole wheat flour, flax meal, baking powder, baking soda and salt)
    • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients (mashed bananas, vegan milk, maple syrup and almond extract).
    • Transfer the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and combine using a spoon. Stir until there are no dry clumps anymore, but do not overmix the batter.
    • Divide the batter in between the 12 muffin cups and cook in the oven for 18-20 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean after poking through a muffin).
    • Once cooked, let the muffins cool down in the muffin pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

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    Notes

    • If you don't have almond extract, then substitute for the same amount of vanilla extract or ground cinnamon.
    • For storage: first cool down the muffins, then transfer in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or up to a week in the fridge. Can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
    • These muffins contains no added fat, which means that they can stick to the paper liners (depending on the type of paper liners you use). If this happens, let them cool down first and they won't stick as much, or spray the paper liners with oil. I have been using these muffin paper liners and have not had any trouble with this, even with super low in fat recipes.
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    1. Kathy says

      January 19, 2021 at 12:23 am

      5 stars
      I want to thank you so much for this recipe! Iโ€™m not going to lie, although Iโ€™m non-dairy, Iโ€™m not completely plant-based and Iโ€™m very skeptical when it comes to baked goods! But I made these today they are so yummy!

      Reply
      • plantbasedjess says

        January 19, 2021 at 6:14 am

        Thank you so much for your comment Kathy! I'm glad you love them!

        Reply
    2. Nancy says

      January 19, 2021 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      I made these this am and they are easy to make and sooo good. Just the right consistency and sweetness.

      Reply
      • plantbasedjess says

        January 19, 2021 at 1:06 pm

        Awesome Nancy! I'm so happy you enjoy them! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Katey says

      April 10, 2021 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      These are delicious! I will forever be making these!

      Reply
      • plantbasedjess says

        April 10, 2021 at 2:47 pm

        Oh my goodness, thank you for your nice comment Katey! I'm glad you love them ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. Yolanda says

      June 07, 2021 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      Iโ€™m new to the vegan partyโ€”Just made these! They were DELICIOUS, especially given the vegan ingredients. Very moist and sweet! I even added a bit of vanilla and some coconut because I like those flavors. I will definitely make these again! Thanks.

      Reply
      • plantbasedjess says

        June 07, 2021 at 8:35 pm

        Great Yolanda! I"m glad you liked them! Thanks for your comment ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    5. Leslie says

      June 12, 2021 at 1:49 pm

      4 stars
      I made these today and used regular whole wheat flour because I didn't have white whole wheat. I added 1/2 c. of unsweetened flaked coconut as Yolanda suggested and a cup of fresh blueberries because I love the banana-blueberry combo and I had a lot of blueberries in the fridge. I used honey instead of maple syrup because I also have a lot of honey (being a beekeeper!). These are delicious, not overly sweet and can still take a little jam or marmalade and not be too sweet. I like having muffins for a quick grab and go breakfast and these are hearty and healthy. This recipe is a keeper!

      Reply
      • plantbasedjess says

        June 12, 2021 at 3:41 pm

        Thank you Leslie for your comment! I'm glad you liked them! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    6. Eve says

      July 01, 2021 at 6:53 am

      Hi.. Can I check if I can replace almond flour with oat flour? Also, what substitute of wheat flour can I use? As I donโ€™t want to keep too many types of flour at home. I have plain flour, bread flour, oat flour, cake flour.

      Reply
      • plantbasedjess says

        July 01, 2021 at 7:43 am

        Hello Eve! This is a good question. I haven't tried other substitutes, so I am not sure if the muffins can be done with them. I want to say that plain flour might be the best choice here, you could try to substitute both flour with it, but again, not sure how the texture of the muffins will be. I hope that works! Let me know! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
        • Shelly Sypien says

          August 03, 2021 at 12:40 pm

          Hello again!
          This is such a great go to recipe! And I have found that substituting flour in this recipe is pretty forgiving. Today I did 3/4 cup each of unbleached whole wheat, chickpea, almond, and a nut flour blend (coconut, almond, pecan & walnut from Nature's Earthly Choice)
          And, I stirred in 1/4 cup Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
          The muffins turned out fabulously!
          I may try a little potato starch next time as well.

          Reply
          • plantbasedjess says

            August 03, 2021 at 2:20 pm

            Oh great, thanks for your comment Shelly! I'm glad it worked out well! ๐Ÿ™‚

            Reply
    7. Jade says

      August 25, 2021 at 12:24 am

      Is there any guess to calories per muffin?

      Reply
      • plantbasedjess says

        August 25, 2021 at 1:16 pm

        Hi Jade! I haven't calculated the calories for this recipe, so sorry!

        Reply
      • Anonymous says

        May 10, 2022 at 10:59 am

        5 stars
        Also - to add, I calculated it, and each muffin is 192 calories. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    8. Nikki says

      January 12, 2022 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      These were so delicious! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        January 12, 2022 at 2:47 pm

        Oh great! Thank you for your comment! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    9. Yolanda says

      January 15, 2022 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      Perfect! Itโ€™s not decadent or overly sweet, itโ€™s just right! It did what it was supposed to do! I had all the ingredients and followed your instructions! I will make them again

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        January 15, 2022 at 7:08 pm

        Oh, thank you Yolanda for your comment, I'm glad you like them ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    10. Yolanda says

      January 29, 2022 at 3:48 pm

      Second time making these! Guilt-free and delicious treat! Thanks again!

      Reply
    11. Rachel says

      May 10, 2022 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      I guess it's about time I leave a review... I've been making these muffins for a couple years now. My 2-year-old daughter loves them! She actually helped me make them today. Thank you for sharing! I always love finding healthy vegan baked goods. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 10, 2022 at 11:34 am

        Thank you so much Rachel for your comment! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    12. Miriam says

      May 11, 2022 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      I made these during a crazy morning in our house. I accidentally used vanilla extract but love the taste of almond extract, so I decided to add a little. As I was pouring, a little hand bumped my elbow and I poured much more than intended. As the crazy morning continued, I realized I forgot the maple syrup when they were already in the oven. With my mistakes they stilled turned out delicious! Needless to say, these muffins are definitely mom proof!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 11, 2022 at 9:55 am

        Hi Miriam, I LOVED your story! This is exactly what each of my mornings look like too! ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks so much for sharing your comment!

        Reply
    13. Linda says

      May 18, 2022 at 11:20 am

      5 stars
      I made these this morning and they are delicious !! Iโ€™m delighted they are so flavourful and moist with no added oil or eggs - they are perfect and I feel so good eating these. I added 1/2 cup of walnuts (crushed)as I have lots - so good! Thanks so much Jessica - I canโ€™t wait to make more of these !!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 18, 2022 at 11:31 am

        Oh that's great Linda! I'm glad you liked them! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply

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