These blueberry banana almond flour muffins are sweetened with fruit and made with almond flour, making them a naturally gluten-free, lower carbohydrate and higher protein option. Perfect for a quick snack or breakfast on-the-go!
Delicious banana blueberry muffins made with almond flour. These nutritious muffins are gluten-free and fruit-sweetened. They’re a good source of protein and fiber and are perfect for a satisfying snack. Keep it simple or use different add-ins, such as chocolate chips or raspberries! I’m sharing plenty of substitution options below.
This recipe has consistently been in the top most popular recipes on the blog since it was originally posted in 2019. So many of you have tried it and said you loved it, which makes me so happy! Thank you for trying my recipes and for leaving your reviews and substitutions in the comments. If you’re new to the recipe, make sure to read the reviews if you want more substitution options.
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide on how to make almond flour muffins:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with muffin liners or use a silicone muffin pan for easy removal.
Start by whisking together the mashed bananas, eggs and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. In a different bowl, add the almond flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir the dry ingredients together, then transfer to the wet mixture. Stir everything together, including the blueberries.
Transfer the mixture to a muffin pan and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F.
As you can imagine, this is not an overly sweet recipe. It is a fruit-sweetened recipe, which means that the muffins are just lightly sweet and are best served as a nutritious snack with nut/seed butter or jam. If you want to make them sweeter, you can try adding a touch of honey or maple syrup to the batter. Some readers have had success with adding approximately 2 tablespoons of honey. That being said, I haven’t tried it myself, so I can’t guarantee that the results will be the same in terms of texture. You can also try adding granulated sugar or chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
If you don’t want to add sugar to the batter, but would prefer a sweeter snack, I would recommend serving them with fruit jam or a bit of honey.
Whether or not you find these muffins sweet enough will completely depend on your own preference!Omit the eggs and add a splash of plant-based milk (approximately 1-2 tablespoons) to make the muffins vegan. The muffins won’t look as nice, but they’ll still be delicious! Some readers have also had success using a flax egg. To make a flax egg, combine 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds with 2 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for a few minutes to thicken and use it in place of the eggs.
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Can I replace the bananas with something else? maybe applesauce? Thanks.
Hi, I haven't tried them with something other than bananas, but I'm guessing that if something would work, it would be applesauce. Just keep in mind that they may not be as sweet. Let me know if you try them!
I added chopped dates and some maple syrup, these were delicious! & this was with 2 of the bananas being ripe but no browning. This was the first recipe I made off the site, I will be trying more.
Hi Kate, I'm so happy you loved them! And I'm happy they turned out good with the few modifications. Hope you'll love the other recipes!
The kids and I loved these! Will try them with applesauce and dates next time :)
Hi Britta, I'm so happy to hear that! Let me know how it turns out with the dates and applesauce. I would love to know. Enjoy! :)
Just made these. They are super moist. Though they look toasty on the outside, they’re actually exceptionally moist.
Very easy and quick to make. I followed the recipe exactly except that I added about 2 tablespoons of raw honey. I imagine they would’ve been too unsweetened otherwise because even with the honey they were not very sweet (makes sense since this is Unsweetened Caroline after all!) I had bananas and blueberries that I needed to use before they’d go bad, but next time I might try bananas and date pieces instead of the blueberries, since the recipe has room for some extra sweetening if desired. Thank you for the recipe!
Hi Amal, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! I'm so happy you liked them! You're right, they aren't overly sweet as they don't contain any added sugar. They're definitely more of a snack/breakfast muffin and not a dessert. I'm sure they would be delicious with chopped dates. Enjoy!
Super moist. Delicious. And I did find them enough sweet, really no added sugar needed. But I did not used paper cups and could not unmold them nicely
Hi Laure, thank you so much for the feedback. I'm happy you liked them! And yes, paper molds certainly help. I find that it depends on the pan that you use. It's something to keep in mind. Thank you and enjoy!
Hi Caroline, these were delicious, I didnt have almond flour so I used I cup of almond meal, and 1 1/2 cups of oat flour. And also had last egg in the fridge so I added 3 tbsp of apple sauce. They turned out fluffy and soft. Not sweet also kids approved :) Thank you for your lovely recipes . Love following
Hi Juliana, thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback! I'm so happy to hear you all liked it (and that it worked with these substitutions). I'm sure it will help others. :) Enjoy!
I tried your recipe as I am trying to find healthier options to foods that I like. This sugar free option takes a minute to get use to. I added a cup of chopped walnuts and a teaspoon of cinnamon as I like crunch. Next time, I will cut the cooking time and maybe add some applesauce or honey to sweeten it up These will work with my morning coffee.
I'm happy you like them Carmen! They certainly aren't your typical sweet muffin, but I'm happy you enjoyed them as a nutritious option. You can of course adapt it to your taste. Enjoy!:)
loooooved these and hubs and kids loved them too! I appreciate so much low sugar or no sugar and alternative recipes. Thank you!
Thank you for the sweet comment Sarah! I'm so happy you all loved it. :)
Absolutely delicious and so moist . I used blueberries and dark chocolates
I'm so happy you loved the recipe! And I love that you added dark chocolate. :)
I just made these and they are so good! I added a teaspoon of cinnamon. Can you give us the nutrition information for these muffins?
Hi Anne, thank you for the feedback, I'm happy you liked them! The nutrition facts are approximately 223 calories, 13g carbs, 8g protein, 16g fat, 4g fiber. I hope this helps!
These are the best. I am diabetic and I have a lot of gluten free friends and they really enjoy these. I have given this recipe to 7 people so far. My husband and I make these on a regular basis and freeze them. They are my sweet treat with coffee at night. Thank you , Thank you
Thank you so much Grace! I'm so happy you love the recipe. And thank you for sharing it with others! It means a lot. :)