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Gluten-free Banana Muffins

Published: Jul 24, 2022 · Modified: Aug 21, 2022 by Sara Vaughn · Leave a Comment

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These gluten-free banana muffins are an easy and delicious way to enjoy some gluten-free banana bread much faster.

I know banana bread had its moment in 2020 but let's be honest, it's delicious. These gluten-free banana muffins nod to banana bread, but they come together much faster. You get all the yummy banana flavor, but it's ready to eat in about twenty minutes.

A stack of three gluten-free banana pancakes sitting on a wooden board with a banana peel and sliced banana.
Jump to:
  • What do you do with overripe bananas?
  • Ingredients.
  • Dairy-free muffins?
  • Egg-free muffins?
  • Steps.
  • Tips and tricks.
  • Adding more delicious to gluten-free muffins.
  • Make ahead of time.
  • Storing gluten-free muffins.
  • Need more gluten-free breakfast ideas?
  • 📖 Recipe

What do you do with overripe bananas?

Do you have bananas sitting on your counter looking a little overripe? Don't throw them away because those bananas will make the perfect gluten-free banana muffins. Trust me; if you haven't had banana muffins, you must try this recipe.

Ingredients.

These are the best gluten-free banana muffins; all the ingredients you need to make them are some overripe bananas and a few pantry staples.

  • Overripe bananas - These are the key ingredient to these muffins. Overripe bananas help to give these gluten-free muffins their banana flavor and make these moist gluten-free muffins. Know that the riper the bananas are, the sweeter your muffins will be.
  • 1:1 Gluten-free Flour - I use King Arthur brand 1:1.
  • Corn Starch - You can also use arrowroot starch instead.
  • Sugar
  • Light Brown Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Molasses
  • Light cooking oil - I use avocado oil.
  • Baking Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Vanilla
  • Salt
Overhead view of the ingredients needed to make a batch of gluten-free banana muffins.

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Dairy-free muffins?

These gluten-free muffins are already dairy-free, so no substitutions are needed to make these gluten-free, dairy-free muffins.

Egg-free muffins?

I have tested these muffins, and they work great as egg-free banana muffins using both an egg replacer like Bob's Red Mill egg replacer and a flax egg.

Steps.

Here is how you make gluten-free banana muffins.

  1. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas into a bowl with a fork until they are mostly smooth.
  3. Add sugar, brown sugar, oil, molasses, and vanilla to the bowl with the mashed bananas.
  4. Next, whisk in the eggs.
  5. Finally, add the bowl of dry ingredients to the wet and mix until all the flour is combined.
  6. Fill the cupcake liners almost all the way full.
  7. Bake and enjoy.
Overhead view of the steps needed to turn overripe bananas into moist gluten-free banana muffins.

Tips and tricks.

These are my best tips for making the best gluten-free banana muffins.

  • Use overripe bananas. I like my bananas to have some black and brown spots on them. The darker the bananas, the sweeter they will make the muffins.
  • Measure your bananas after they are mashed. Bananas are never the same, and measuring after they have been mashed ensures you get the right amount every time.
  • Weigh your gluten-free flour. If you don't have a kitchen scale to measure the flour, use a spoon to scoop the flour into the measuring cup. Do not scoop the measuring cup into the flour. If you do, you will have more flour than you need.
  • Always use liners for making gluten-free muffins.
  • Space out your muffins. Instead of lining the whole pan at once, leave space around each muffin to bake. This allows for more airflow around the muffins to help them rise higher.
  • Use an ice cream scoop to measure your muffin batter to get even muffins.
  • Fill your muffin liners almost to the top. This will help the muffins rise, giving them that perfect domed top.
  • For a more bakery-style to your gluten-free muffins, sprinkle the tops with a bit of sugar before baking.

Adding more delicious to gluten-free muffins.

I personally love these gluten-free banana muffins plain, but they are also delicious with a few mix-ins.

  • Chocolate chips - Adding chocolate chips make these the perfect gluten-free banana chocolate chip muffins. I suggest using small gluten-free chocolate chips because you don't want to overtake the muffin.
  • Chopped nuts - Chopped walnuts add a delicious crunch to these gluten-free muffins.
  • Blueberries - My oldest loves my gluten-free blueberry muffins and always asks me to add them to make these gluten-free banana blueberry muffins.

If you try something else fun, let me know in the comments below.

Make ahead of time.

These gluten-free banana muffins come together fast, which is great, but they also stay fresh for a few days, making them perfect for making them ahead of time.

Storing gluten-free muffins.

These gluten-free banana muffins are best stored in an airtight container for up to five days at room temperature.

Pro tip: Ensure that your muffins are completely cool before storing them so you don't end up with extra condensation in the container, which can make your muffins go bad quicker.

If you want to store your banana muffins longer, you can freeze them.

  • I like to wrap muffins individually in plastic and then place them into a freezer-safe container or ziplock bag to freeze. This helps to reduce freezer burn and prevent the muffins from sticking together.
  • To reheat your banana muffins, allow them to come to room temperature, or you can microwave them for about thirty seconds so they are slightly warm and no longer frozen.

Need more gluten-free breakfast ideas?

If you want more muffins, give my gluten-free blueberry muffins a try or my gluten-free chocolate muffins; both are delicious. Or test out some of these gluten-free breakfast ideas.

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Up close showing a gluten-free banana muffin torn open to see the fluffy texture.

Gluten-free Banana Muffins

Sara Vaughn
These gluten-free banana muffins are an easy and delicious way to enjoy some gluten-free banana bread a whole lot faster.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Muffins
Calories 154 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ Cups 1:1 Gluten-free Flour 155 grams.
  • 3 Tablespoons Corn Starch You can also use arrowroot starch.
  • ½ Tablespoon Baking Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 ½ Cups Mashed Ripe Bananas About three medium bananas.
  • ½ Cup Sugar
  • ¼ Cup Light Brown Sugar
  • ½ Cup Light Cooking Oil I use avocado oil.
  • 1 Tablespoon Molasses You can also use honey.
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 °F
  • Line a muffin pan with liners and set it aside.
  • Whisk together the dry ingredients in a small bowl.
    1 ¼ Cups 1:1 Gluten-free Flour, 3 Tablespoons Corn Starch, ½ Tablespoon Baking Powder, ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda, ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas into bowl with a fork until they are mostly smooth.
    1 ½ Cups Mashed Ripe Bananas
  • To the bowl with the mashed bananas, add the sugar, brown sugar, oil, molasses, and vanilla.
    ½ Cup Sugar, ¼ Cup Light Brown Sugar, ½ Cup Light Cooking Oil, 1 Tablespoon Molasses, 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
  • Next, whisk in the eggs.
    2 Large Eggs
  • Finally, add the bowl of dry ingredients to the wet and mix until all the flour is combined.
  • Fill the cupcake liners almost all the way full.
  • Place the muffins in the preheated oven and bake them for five minutes.
  • Without opening the oven, reduce the temperature to 350 degrees and bake the banana muffins for another fifteen minutes. The muffins should be slightly domed, and a fork inserted should come out clean.

Notes

Tips for making the best gluten-free banana muffins.
  • Use overripe bananas. I like my bananas to have some black and brown spots on them. The darker the bananas, the sweeter they will make the muffins.
  • Measure your bananas after they are mashed. Bananas are never the same, and measuring after they have been mashed ensures you are getting the right amount every time.
  • Weigh your gluten-free flour. If you don't have a kitchen scale to measure the flour, use a spoon to scoop the flour, and do not scoop the measuring cup into the flour. If you do, you will end up with more flour than you need.
  • Always use liners for making gluten-free muffins.
  • Space out your muffins. Instead of lining the whole pan at once, leave space around each muffin to bake. This gives more air around the muffins to help them rise higher.
  • Use an ice cream scoop to measure out your muffin batter to get even muffins.
  • Fill your muffin liners almost all the way to the top. This will help the muffins rise, giving them that perfect domed top.
  • For a more bakery-style to your gluten-free muffins, sprinkle the tops with a little sugar before baking.
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