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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Snacks Β» Banana Coconut Muffins

    Banana Coconut Muffins

    Published Oct 2, 2012 Β· Modified Jan 24, 2023 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 22 Comments

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    Amazingly moist gluten free Banana Coconut Muffins. They make a delicious snack or healthy breakfast!

    Lately when I wake up in the morning for work I'm faced with a serious choice. Like do I take the time to sit down at the table and eat my eggy oatmeal with hot sauce or use that time to tame my lion's mane that we call hair?

    Do I slap on a band-aid, embrace the blisters and sport the cute cheetah flats?

    Do I take the time to dump pumpkin, soymilk, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg into my not-yet-brewed-coffee when I'm already ten minutes late?

    Um... yes to the first, second and third question.

    The bottom line is that even if I wake up an hour early, I'm never ready on time. This morning I ate my oatmeal in the car in between red lights.  There may or may not have been Frank's on the dash.  And my chin.

    The bottom line is that if I don't have mini greek quiches or pumpkin pancakes all cooked and ready to go when I wake up, breakfast is a scramble. And if it's not eggs, I don't want to scramble. So here is a mildly fabulous muffin recipe that you and me can grab and go for breakfast.

    These muffins are super moist, packed with nutrition, low in added sugar and DELICIOUS.  Each muffin has about 165 calories and nearly 5 grams of protein.  You can get almond meal for $3.99 at Trader Joe's and you can make oat flour by simply blending oats in the magic bullet or food processor.

    Cheers to gluten-free goodness.  And getting to work slightly on time.

    Banana and coconut are a seriously underrated combination by the way.

    While we're on the subject of delicious, does anyone remember that one guy from NSYNC that wasn't really anyone's favorite?  The one on the left?  The roommates and I are on a quest to find out his name

    Looking for a loaf? Try my Gluten Free Banana Bread

     

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    Banana Coconut Muffins (gluten-free)

    • Author: Alexis Joseph
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
    • Category: Snacks
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    Amazingly moist gluten free Banana Coconut Muffins. They make a delicious snack or healthy breakfast!


    Ingredients

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    • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
    • 1 cup mashed, overripe bananas (2-3 bananas)
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • 1 cup oat flour
    • ½ cup rolled oats
    • ¾ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, divided
    • ½ tsp fine sea salt
    • ¾ tsp baking soda

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a muffin tin liberally with cooking spray.
    2. In a large bowl, stir together maple syrup, egg, melted coconut oil, banana and vanilla.
    3. Add in almond flour, oat flour, oats, ½ cup coconut, salt and baking soda and stir until just combined.
    4. Pour batter into muffin tins and top with remaining ¼ cup coconut. Bake for 18-23 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Danielle says

      April 17, 2020 at 1:52 pm

      Can I use almond flour instead of almond meal? if not, what is another substitute for almond meal?

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 18, 2020 at 2:04 pm

        Yep that should work!

        Reply
        • Danielle Sanislow says

          April 18, 2020 at 4:04 pm

          Great! Can I use a loaf pan instead of a muffin tin?

          Reply
          • Alexis Joseph says

            April 19, 2020 at 9:57 pm

            I haven't tried it so I can't verify the results! If you try it, know it will take more like 50 minutes to an hour to bake.

    2. Kate says

      August 03, 2013 at 10:53 am

      Could you tell me please how many bananas are needed for one cup mashed? These look great!,
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 03, 2013 at 11:16 am

        1 cup mashed is about 2 to 2 1/2 bananas. Hope that helps!

        Reply
        • Kate says

          August 03, 2013 at 11:42 am

          Thank you! Can't wait to make these and love your web site!!:) everything looks so awesome! Thanks:))

          Reply
          • Alexis says

            August 03, 2013 at 11:58 am

            Thanks so much, Kate! This is for sure one of my favorite muffin recipes πŸ™‚ Enjoy and have a fabulous weekend!

    3. Christen says

      March 17, 2013 at 10:13 pm

      These muffins are divine! Carrie and I have voted these our favorite! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 17, 2013 at 10:27 pm

        YESS-- I really wanted you guys to try these! They're my favorite muffin recipe for sure πŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. Sarah says

      November 06, 2012 at 3:10 pm

      Just found your blog a few weeks ago. These were super yummy, especially right out of the oven. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 08, 2012 at 11:56 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed them, Sarah! They are delish hot out of oven, indeed πŸ™‚

        Reply
    5. Sherry says

      October 05, 2012 at 7:13 am

      That guy from NSYNC is Chris Kirkpatrick.

      Those muffins look yummy, I think I'll try them out today. Happy Friday!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 07, 2012 at 11:10 am

        Thanks for the name πŸ™‚

        Let me know how the muffins turn out!

        Reply
    6. Luv What You Do says

      October 04, 2012 at 11:02 pm

      I made a banana bread this weekend with the TJ's almond meal. It really turned out so good and was super quick to make with my brown bananas. So sad...I work with kids who don't even know who Nsync is. They are totally missing out!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 07, 2012 at 11:11 am

        Ahhh the kids I babysit don't know much about them either!! We're getting so old....

        Reply
    7. Khushboo Thadani says

      October 03, 2012 at 3:40 am

      Another win of a recipe- I can't get enough of coconut!! Have you ever tried cooking chicken with coconut oil? I haven't yet but I need to asap- I've heard it's delicious! Thanks for the thrownback *N'sync photo- love them...and funny enough, the left guy is only one whose name doesn't come to mind!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 03, 2012 at 8:35 pm

        I haven't ever cooked chicken in coconut oil, only tofu, but that sounds amazing! I've yet to find anything that isn't amazing in coconut oil πŸ™‚

        Glad you appreciate the throwback!

        Reply
    8. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

      October 02, 2012 at 7:49 pm

      Mmmm...

      Totally going to try these this weekend πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 02, 2012 at 10:39 pm

        Let me know how they turn out!

        Reply
    9. Danny gardiner says

      October 02, 2012 at 9:44 am

      Unreal. Already ate 3. Best with a bit a melted butter on top. Duh.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 02, 2012 at 9:51 am

        what're ya gonna do? πŸ™‚

        Reply

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