Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Muffins

Last updated - September 10, 2023; Published - May 4, 2020 By Rhian Williams 42 Comments

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These Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Muffins areseriously moist, super easy to make andfree from sugar! They're fillingandsatisfying and perfect for breakfast,a snackordessert. It's a great basic recipe that you can easily customise and make your own by adding your favourite flavours!

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How to make this recipe

Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe.

Mash the bananas.

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Mix together with all the other ingredients in aglass mixing bowl.

Tip:Use a measuring jug to measure out theplant-based milkand add it bit by bit to make sure you don't add too much, as the amount of liquid in bananas can vary.

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Transfer the mixture into muffin cases in amuffin/cupcake tin.
Sprinkle over chopped walnuts, if desired.

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Bake in the oven for15-20 minutes.

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How long do these Banana Muffins keep for?

These Banana Muffins do taste best when fresh, but keep in the fridge for up to a few days. They're great reheated in an oven toaster if you have one!

Can you freeze them?

Yes - they keep in the freezer for up to two months.

Substitutions you can make

You can use any type of oil: coconut oil, olive oil or vegetable oil.
You can use any type of plant-based milk: almond milk, rice milk, soy milk, cashew milk, oat milk etc.
You can replace the ground almonds (almond meal/almond flour) with ground walnuts.
For a nut-free version: replace the ground almonds (almond meal/almond flour) with ground sunflower seeds.
You can use plain flour,wholemeal (whole wheat) flouror spelt flourinstead of the gluten-free flour if you’re not gluten-free.
You can leave the recipe completely free from added sugaror if you prefer sweeter muffins, you can sweeten it withany type of liquid sweetener: maple syrup, agave syrup, brown rice syrup etc.
You canomitthecinnamon.

Different flavour alternatives

You can easily make this recipe your own by adding ingredients that suit your taste preferences. Here are some ideas:

You can add blueberries (use my Gluten-Free Vegan Blueberry Banana Muffins recipe), raspberries or blackberries.
You can add chopped walnuts or desiccated coconut.
You can add chocolate chips.
You can add raisins, dried cranberries or chopped dates.
You can add dried mango, dried papaya or dried pineapple for a tropical flavour.
You can add cocoa powder (use my Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Banana Muffins recipe).
You can add oats to make an oatmeal muffin - use 75 g(¾cup) oats for this recipe.
You can top the muffins with chopped walnuts, flaked almonds or coconut flakes before baking!

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Watch how to make this recipe

These Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Muffins areseriously moist, super easy to make andfree from sugar! It's a great basic recipe that you can easily customise and make your own by adding your favourite flavours!

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten-free banana muffins, gluten-free vegan muffins, vegan banana muffins

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 muffins

Calories: 178kcal

Author: Rhian Williams

Ingredients

▢ 3 medium-sized ripe bananas
▢ 60 g (¼ cup) coconut oil (or sub olive or vegetable oil)
▢ 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar ensure gluten-free if necessary
▢ Pinch salt
▢ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
▢ 150 g (1 ¼ cup) ground almonds (almond meal) *
▢ 150 g (1 ¼ cup) gluten-free flour blend (or sub plain flour if not gluten-free)
▢ 2 heaped teaspoons baking powder (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
▢ ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
▢ 120 ml (½ cup) unsweetened almond milk (or any other plant-based milk)

To decorate (optional):

▢ 35 g (⅓ cup) walnuts , roughly chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) Peel the bananas and place in a wide-bottomed bowl, then use a fork to mash until you get a smooth paste.
Place the coconut oil in a separate large bowl and melt over a saucepan of boiling water or in the microwave (skip this step if using any other oil).
Once melted, add the vinegar to the same bowl along with the salt (and cinnamon if using) and ground almonds.
Sift in the flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda.
Add the mashed bananas, and mix well, adding the milk a small amount at a time until you get a loose batter. You may not need to use it all depending on how liquidy your bananas are - you may also need to add a little more milk if your bananas are dry.
Transfer the mixture between muffin cases in a muffin tin.
Scatter over the chopped walnuts, if desired.
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until risen and an inserted skewer comes out clean.
Taste best when fresh, but keep covered in the fridge for up to a few days - reheat in an oven toaster if you like.

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Notes

*You can alternatively usealmond flour.

You can leave the recipe completely free from added sugaror if you prefer sweeter muffins, you can sweeten it withany type of liquid sweetener: maple syrup, agave syrup, brown rice syrup etc.

You can easily make this recipe your own by adding ingredients that suit your taste preferences. Here are some ideas:

You can add blueberries (use my Gluten-Free Vegan Blueberry Banana Muffins recipe).
You can add a handful of chopped walnuts or some desiccated coconut.
You can add chocolate chips.
You can add raisins, dried cranberries or chopped dates.
You can add dried mango, dried papaya or dried pineapple for a tropical flavour.
You can add cocoa powder (use my Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Banana Muffins recipe).
You can add oats to make an oatmeal muffin - use 75g(¾cup) oats for this recipe.
You can top the muffins with chopped walnuts, flaked almonds or coconut flakes before baking!

Nutrition Facts

Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 5g25%

Sodium 36mg2%

Potassium 122mg3%

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Comments

Mira
January 24, 2021 at 3:33 pm

thanks for replying, your recipe is a success! I used oat flour and sunflower seeds, oat milk and date sugar and it turns out just like a regular muffin, perfect for babies! Hoping it will stay soft until the next day! thank you 😍
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- Rhian Williams
  January 24, 2021 at 4:27 pm
  
  Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!
MiriBei
April 11, 2021 at 1:08 pm

What a great recipe. Love the taste and the possibilities of adding seeds or berries. I added some vanilla flavor and a tiny bit of erythritol. Thanks, Rhian, for yet another classic!
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- Rhian Williams
  April 11, 2021 at 3:29 pm
  
  Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!
Anh
April 11, 2022 at 6:03 pm

Tips on the amount of time when making these into mini muffins?
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- Rhian Williams
  April 12, 2022 at 12:06 pm
  
  It would depend on how big the mini muffins are, but I think halve the baking time and then bake for a bit longer if necessary, until an inserted fork or skewer comes out clean!
Billie
June 07, 2023 at 2:00 am

before being gluten free and vegan I baked all the time but since switching over 10 years ago every recipe I have tried was a fail in some way. somethings completely inedible, some just disappointing. never any thing good.
this was the first recipe I've made that was absolutely perfect. The texture was perfect, the flavour, all of it.
I did have to cook it longer until the top bounced back when pressed. 15 minutes longer. which could be the moistness of varying banana sizes. not upset about this part at all
thank you for the wonderful muffins
I'll be sure to try your other recipes
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- Rhian Williams
  June 08, 2023 at 5:16 am
  
  Thank you so much for your feedback and kind words, so happy to hear that!
Wendy
February 25, 2024 at 2:22 pm

Amazing as always! Clear method and they’re so soft and spongy. And not too sweet, you can sweeten with agave or maple if you prefer. All my cakes are Rhian’s recipes. Looking forward to trying the raspberry madeleines!
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- Rhian Williams
  February 26, 2024 at 5:57 am
  
  Thank you so much Wendy, so happy to hear that!!

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