The Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

EVERYONE loves a good muffin, especially when chocolate is involved. Today, I’m introducing one of my favorite baking recipes in the cookbook… GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA MUFFINS!

This recipe is a staple in my household. This is a healthy banana muffin recipe that is easy to make with extra love in the form of chocolate chips!

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What Makes A Good Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffin?

I’ll be honest, I’m extremely picky and critical when it comes to my muffin making, especially with my gluten-free chocolate chip banana muffin recipe. To me, a good muffin is:

• Golden brown on the outside. Not overcooked, just enough to feel the texture.
• Soft and warm on the inside. When I break it open I want to see the steam!
• Completely mixed. I DO NOT like chunks of banana in my muffins.
• Contains chocolate… of course.

With that being said, let’s get into the best gluten-free chocolate chip banana muffin recipe you’ve ever seen.

Links In This Post: Everything You’ll Need

• The story of this recipe
• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Storing your leftovers
• The recipe card
• Frequently asked questions

The Story of This Recipe

I’ll let you in on a little secret… I NEVER eat all the bananas I get at the store. They become too ripe and not enjoyable. For that reason, I learned to repurpose those ripe bananas so they didn’t go to waste. From there, my gluten-free chocolate chip banana muffin recipe was born.

This was the first recipe I learned and mastered in my baking journey. Through trial and error, I’ve mastered the combination of chocolate and banana in the form of a muffin. Let me tell you, these muffins never go to waste.

My husband counts down the days until the bananas become too ripe to eat, knowing that banana muffins are on the horizon. When he smells the delicious muffins in the oven, he quickly lingers in the kitchen until they’re ready to eat. All 14 muffins are then eaten in one sitting… They never stand a chance.

If you’re like me and have a significant other who enjoys fresh baking, this is a great recipe to try. The combination of health and chocolate makes for a great grab-and-go snack, or a meal if you live in my household.

Ingredients Needed For Gluten-Free Banana Muffins

We have a very simple list of ingredients for this recipe below:

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour (I recommend Bob Mills 1-for-1 gluten-free flour)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup milk (dairy-free if necessary)
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips with more for topping
• 2-3 ripe bananas

How To Make Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. In a kitchen aid standing mixer, add bananas and mix for 2 minutes until mashed.
3. Add all wet ingredients and sugar (eggs, butter, milk, and sugar) and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Add in all dry ingredients (GF flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt) and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes or until just combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips.
6. Use ice cream scoop to divide into greased or lined muffin tins and top with extra chocolate chips.
7. Bake for 18-20 min until golden brown.
8. Enjoy!

How To Store Gluten-Free Banana Muffins

These muffins are extremely easy to store and are delicious the next day. To store your leftover muffins (if there are any…), simply seal them in a Ziplock bag or place them in a cake stand. Ensure there is no air coming in to avoid them from getting stale.

QUICK TIP: If you enjoy a moist muffin the next day, seal the leftovers while they’re still hot out of the oven. This will trap the steam in the Ziplock bag and give your muffins a soft texture the next day.

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

A healthy banana muffin recipe that is easy to make, moist, and is a morning staple. This gluten free recipe is made with extra love in the form of chocolate chips!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 muffins

Equipment

• Kitchen Aid Standing Mixer (sub for mixing bowl and electric hand mixer)
• Measuring Cups teaspoon, 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, 1 cup
• Muffin Tin
• Ice Cream Scooper

Ingredients

  

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups gluten free flour I like Bob Mills 1-for-1 gluten-free flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup milk dairy-free if necessary
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips with more for topping
• 2-3 ripe bananas

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• In a Kitchen Aid standing mixer, add bananas and mix for 2 minutes until mashed.
• Add all wet ingredients and sugar (eggs, butter, milk, and sugar) and mix for 2 minutes.
• Add remaining dry ingredients (GF flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt). Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes or until just combined.
• Fold in chocolate chips.
• Use ice cream scoop to divide into greased or lined muffin tins. Top with extra chocolate chips.
• Bake for 18-20 min (depending on how full your muffins are) until golden brown.
• Enjoy!

Notes

This is one of my all-time favorite baking recipes. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Keyword Banana Muffins, Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins, Gluten-Free

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