Banana Chocolate Chip Walnut Muffins

5 from 5 votes

This easy recipe for Banana Chocolate Chip Walnut Muffins has a perfect balance of banana flavor, chocolate, and crunch from chopped walnuts. Whip up these gluten-free and dairy-free muffins for snacks, desserts, or a sweet breakfast everyone will enjoy!

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings muffins

Calories 292

Author Jessica Kwon

Ingredients

1 cup mashed bananas about 2 large bananas (use very spotty, brown bananas)
¼ cup coconut sugar
¼ cup nut butter
1 egg room temp
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1¼ cup almond flour
2 scoops vanilla protein powder see notes
1½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup chocolate chips I used dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease muffin tin or line with cupcake lines
In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, coconut sugar, nut butter, egg, and vanilla extract until homogenous. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and mix until evenly distributed.
Fold in walnuts and chocolate chips. Scoop into muffin tin, filling ¾ of the way. Sprinkle tops with more walnuts or chocolate, if desired.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

Storing Leftovers: Place muffins in a plastic bag or airtight container, seal and store them at room temperature for 3-4 days to keep them moist. You can also store them in the fridge for 5-6 days.
To Freeze: Wrap each muffin in plastic wrap, then place in freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature on the countertop or fridge before serving.
Substitutions:
- If you don't have protein powder, substitute with an additional ¼ cup of almond flour.
- To make these dairy-free, use vegan chocolate chips and protein powder.
- To make these paleo, use dairy-free chocolate chips and avoid peanut butter.

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