baked homemade banana chocolate chip muffins lined up on a cooling rack

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins ~ One Bowl

Plant-based
Gluten-free

Turn overripe bananas into wholesome, dairy-free, gluten-free banana chocolate chip muffins! These tasty treats not only prevent food waste but also provide natural sweetness, fiber, and nutrients like potassium—perfect for a healthier snack or dessert."

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ripe mashed bananas
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons aquafaba or (1 large egg for vegetarian option)
  • 1/2 cup dairy free yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose gluten free flour
  • 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum (if your flour doesn't have it)
  • 3/4 cup dairy and gluten free chocolate chips or chunks
Prep time:
10 mins
Cook time:
25 mins
Total time:
35 mins
Serves:
12 muffins
Ingredients
  • 1 cup ripe mashed bananas
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons aquafaba or (1 large egg for vegetarian option)
  • 1/2 cup dairy free yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose gluten free flour
  • 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum (if your flour doesn't have it)
  • 3/4 cup dairy and gluten free chocolate chips or chunks
Prep time:
10 mins
Cook time
25 mins
Total time:
35 mins
Serves:
12 muffins

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Placing the oven rack in the middle of the oven.
  • Line a 12 muffin tin with muffin liners and set aside.
  • In a medium sized bowl add your bananas and mash well.
  • In the same bowl add all the other ingredients except the flour and xanthan gum.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Add the flour and xanthan gum to the bowl and slowly fold the dry into the wet mixture.
  • Only mix until just combined, do not overmix as this will create moist muffins. Overmixing will cause muffins to dry out.
  • Scoop muffin mixture into liners at 2/3 full.
  • Place in a preheated oven and bake until golden brown and cooked through. The muffins are ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Enjoy!

*you can fold in dried fruit and or nuts at the end with the flour for a different flavor.

Embracing a plant-based lifestyle was my conscious choice to nourish not only my body but also my values. It's a journey that not only revitalizes my health but also connects me to a world of compassion and sustainability.

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