Gluten Free Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Banana muffins are one of the most popular baked goods in the world, and for good reason! They're easy to make, super tasty, and a great way to use up overripe bananas. If you're looking for a healthy and delicious twist on the classic banana muffin recipe, you should try making these gluten-free vegan banana chocolate chip muffins. They're just as delicious as the original recipe, but with the added benefits of being gluten-free and vegan.
Ingredients
Before we jump into the recipe, let's take a look at the ingredients you'll need to make these delicious muffins. You'll need:
- 2 cups of gluten-free flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup of maple syrup
- 1/4 cup of coconut oil
- 1/4 cup of almond milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of vegan chocolate chips
Make sure you have all of these ingredients on hand before you start baking!
Instructions
Now that you have all of your ingredients ready, let's get started on making the muffins!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with coconut oil or line it with muffin cups.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until everything is well combined.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, maple syrup, coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well combined.
- Add the vegan chocolate chips to the batter and mix until they're evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each muffin cup about 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
And that's it! With just a few simple steps, you'll have delicious gluten-free vegan banana chocolate chip muffins that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
Tips
If you're new to gluten-free or vegan baking, here are a few tips that will help you make the best muffins possible:
- When measuring your flour, make sure to spoon it into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife. Don't pack the flour down, as this can lead to dry muffins.
- If you don't have almond milk on hand, you can use any type of non-dairy milk instead.
- Make sure your bananas are ripe before using them in this recipe. They should be soft and easy to mash.
- If you don't have maple syrup on hand, you can use agave nectar or honey instead.
- If you want to make these muffins even healthier, you can substitute the vegan chocolate chips for chopped nuts or dried fruit.
By following these simple tips, you'll be able to make the best gluten-free vegan banana chocolate chip muffins possible.
Conclusion
Baking gluten-free vegan banana chocolate chip muffins is a great way to enjoy a tasty treat that's also healthy and easy to make. By following this simple recipe and using high-quality ingredients, you'll be able to make muffins that are just as delicious as the original recipe, but with the added benefits of being gluten-free and vegan. So why not give this recipe a try today? We're sure you'll love it!