These delicious one bowl vegan and gluten-free Chocolate Banana Muffins have no flour and zero added sugar!
I think I could spend the rest of eternity with these muffies.
Like till death do us part. Me and a muffin. Forever and ever and ever.
My bananas were so overripe that I swear they were starting to ferment. Can bananas turn into wine? Maybe that’s why these tasted so spectacular. I wanted something all yummy and detoxy to satisfy my sweet tooth after noshing on endless bowls of sweet potato, lentil, & kale salad. Overripe bananas and dates make these perfectly sweet without that ehhhhhhhh…. natural sweetener taste. Ya know how sometimes when you eat a healthy no-added sugar granola bar they taste like they have like, negative sugar? These are not those.
These have positive sugar, in the healthiest way possible! They’re super moist with a delightfully crispy top. They’re banana-y and chocolatey in the most sensational way. The other amazing part about these muffies is that they’re made in the food processor instead of two bowls for easy peasy clean up! See, I’m always thinking about you guys.
I was actually rather shocked at how fab these turned out. I thought they might taste like chocolatey hockey pucks. Or banana-y cardboard. Sometimes I surprise myself.
Okay, I nearly always surprise myself. Like the other day when I couldn’t find my cell phone anywhere and there it was chilling on top of the canister of oats….in the pantry.
Surprise!
I baked these bad boys because 1) I wanted a healthy, filling snack without added sugar to kick off the year and 2) to celebrate my second TV segment on Good Day Columbus! I’m on a nutrition mission with a few other health professionals to help the news anchors slim down this season.
If you want to see my semi-awkward self, click here to watch the introductory video!
Cheers to insanely scrumdiddlyumptious (I just had to google that word) muffins without sugar and gluten and dairy oh my!
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These delicious one bowl vegan and gluten-free Chocolate Banana Muffins have no flour and zero added sugar!
Ingredients
- 2 medium very overripe bananas
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 8 large medjool dates, pitted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp instant coffee (or espresso powder)
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
- 3 tbsp cacao powder
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a muffin tin with silicone liners or spray with cooking spray.
- Place bananas, coconut oil, dates, vanilla, and instant coffee in the bowl of a large food processor. Blend until very smooth and creamy.
- Add almond meal, oat flour, old-fashioned oats, cacao powder, ground flax, baking soda, and salt. Process until well-combined, being sure not to over-mix.
- Spoon mixture evenly into muffin tin. The mixture will be very thick. Wet the back of a spoon and gently press down the top of each muffin to get rid of any peaks.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Cool muffins in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Store in the refrigerator.
Excellent, delicious recipe; and congratulations on the tv segment! You were NOT awkward – it was a great segment and it’ll be fun to see the journey that you and the anchor take, to further improve her health.
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Thanks so much, Liz!! I hope I can get her to chow down on some fruits and veggies 🙂
Excellent, delicious recipe; and congratulations on the tv segment! You were NOT awkward – it was a great segment and it’ll be fun to see the journey that you and the anchor take, to further improve her health.
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Thanks so much, Liz!! I hope I can get her to chow down on some fruits and veggies 🙂
Those look great! And it’s so awesome that you were on tv, spreading the food love 🙂
Thanks dear!
Those look great! And it’s so awesome that you were on tv, spreading the food love 🙂
Thanks dear!
Oooh these look fabulous! I love that you made them gluten-free AND vegan. I actually just finished eating some banana chocolate pancakes that tasted a bit like banana chocolate cardboard, so I totally know what you are talking about! 😉 Back to the drawing board….
Congrats on your TV segment! I’m off to check it out now.
Thanks dear! Banana chocolate cardboard is a big no no 🙂
Oooh these look fabulous! I love that you made them gluten-free AND vegan. I actually just finished eating some banana chocolate pancakes that tasted a bit like banana chocolate cardboard, so I totally know what you are talking about! 😉 Back to the drawing board….
Congrats on your TV segment! I’m off to check it out now.
Thanks dear! Banana chocolate cardboard is a big no no 🙂
These look awesome…I just made a similar banana muffin, sweetened with dates, but not gluten free so I’m definitely going to link to this recipe! Thanks!
Fabulous! I’ve been loving using oats instead of flour lately.
These look awesome…I just made a similar banana muffin, sweetened with dates, but not gluten free so I’m definitely going to link to this recipe! Thanks!
Fabulous! I’ve been loving using oats instead of flour lately.
Lady – you were so NOT awkward on that clip – in fact, you were pretty fantastic!!! And CONGRATS ON YOUR second TV segment on Good Day Columbus – it won’t be long till we start seeing you on the red carpet!
I love using dates to sweeten treats with – thanks for sharing this recipe!
Heheh thanks so much, Shashi! Youdda best!
Lady – you were so NOT awkward on that clip – in fact, you were pretty fantastic!!! And CONGRATS ON YOUR second TV segment on Good Day Columbus – it won’t be long till we start seeing you on the red carpet!
I love using dates to sweeten treats with – thanks for sharing this recipe!
Heheh thanks so much, Shashi! Youdda best!
Yum! These look soo good!
Yum! These look soo good!
Finally a use of overripe bananas that isn’t banana bread… and has chocolate! These look wonderful and congrats on your TV appearance. How fun!
Thanks mah dear! Make these and prepare to fall in love 🙂
Finally a use of overripe bananas that isn’t banana bread… and has chocolate! These look wonderful and congrats on your TV appearance. How fun!
Thanks mah dear! Make these and prepare to fall in love 🙂
You did an AWESOME job on the TV segment!! When I was watching it, I couldn’t help but wonder what you were thinking when the other anchor said should couldn’t eat avocado!! 😉
Hahah I was like wait WHAT?!
You did an AWESOME job on the TV segment!! When I was watching it, I couldn’t help but wonder what you were thinking when the other anchor said should couldn’t eat avocado!! 😉
Hahah I was like wait WHAT?!
You don’t look awkward, you look pretty! You want to see awkward, you just put me in front of camera…It’s horrific! LOL…Your phone on top of the oats is hilarious…I’ve lost my car keys and my apt key in the same week…luckily found them both, but what the heck? Full Moon again…
Haha I’m glad you found your keys! That is the WORST…happens to me on a weekly basis.
You don’t look awkward, you look pretty! You want to see awkward, you just put me in front of camera…It’s horrific! LOL…Your phone on top of the oats is hilarious…I’ve lost my car keys and my apt key in the same week…luckily found them both, but what the heck? Full Moon again…
Haha I’m glad you found your keys! That is the WORST…happens to me on a weekly basis.
Could I use gluten-free all-purpose flour for the oat flour? I have celiac and can’t tolerate oats, but would love to make these!
How about gluten-free oat flour? Or blend up some gluten-free oats? Let me know what works!
Thanks, but unfortunately, I can’t handle gluten-free oats, either. I’ll try gluten-free all-purpose flour.
Gotcha. Let me know if they turn out okay! Maybe used more almond meal in place of the 1/3 cup oats?
Could I use gluten-free all-purpose flour for the oat flour? I have celiac and can’t tolerate oats, but would love to make these!
How about gluten-free oat flour? Or blend up some gluten-free oats? Let me know what works!
Thanks, but unfortunately, I can’t handle gluten-free oats, either. I’ll try gluten-free all-purpose flour.
Gotcha. Let me know if they turn out okay! Maybe used more almond meal in place of the 1/3 cup oats?
NOT awkward at all! What an awesome thing to be a part of! I always wonder how the “average” person can get in front of camera on TV and look natural, as if they are on TV every day! You did great.
P.S. Although what is wrong with avocado I want to know (especially since I just ate half of one)??!
Haha I have NO idea what she was talking about! I LOVE avocados 🙂
NOT awkward at all! What an awesome thing to be a part of! I always wonder how the “average” person can get in front of camera on TV and look natural, as if they are on TV every day! You did great.
P.S. Although what is wrong with avocado I want to know (especially since I just ate half of one)??!
Haha I have NO idea what she was talking about! I LOVE avocados 🙂
I love you on TV! It was so nice to see you in the for reals life! You did awesome, girly! I hope you get all the clients after this TV segment. P.S. I need you to help me lower my cholesterol too!
Bring on the fermented naner muffins!
I hope I get alllll the clients, too! Me and you need to team up and make fermented baked goodies 🙂 Perhaps with some kombucha in there?!
I love you on TV! It was so nice to see you in the for reals life! You did awesome, girly! I hope you get all the clients after this TV segment. P.S. I need you to help me lower my cholesterol too!
Bring on the fermented naner muffins!
I hope I get alllll the clients, too! Me and you need to team up and make fermented baked goodies 🙂 Perhaps with some kombucha in there?!
Vegan chocolate banana muffins?! Yes, please! I love how bananas always make for super moist baked goods. Looking forward to trying these 🙂
The almond meal adds awesome moisture as well!
Vegan chocolate banana muffins?! Yes, please! I love how bananas always make for super moist baked goods. Looking forward to trying these 🙂
The almond meal adds awesome moisture as well!
Congrats on the TV segment! Love that these have no added sugar and are vegan… perfect breakfast material! 🙂
They’re totally breakfast material! Maybe with some pb smeared on top?!
Congrats on the TV segment! Love that these have no added sugar and are vegan… perfect breakfast material! 🙂
They’re totally breakfast material! Maybe with some pb smeared on top?!
Dude….Hoda needs to get off the Morning show, there’s a new beaut in town. (she actually needs to get off anyway but still).
Now this recipe…Winner winner chickpea dinner!
You need them in yer lyfeeeee.
Dude….Hoda needs to get off the Morning show, there’s a new beaut in town. (she actually needs to get off anyway but still).
Now this recipe…Winner winner chickpea dinner!
You need them in yer lyfeeeee.
You were awesome on TV, girl! Can I haz your autograph? 😉 And you know what’s super sad? It’s been so cold here lately that my bananas aren’t able to ripen fast enough and I never have any spotty ones on hand anymore 😥 The struggle is real!
That is terrible news!! We need to invent a banana ripener machine…
You were awesome on TV, girl! Can I haz your autograph? 😉 And you know what’s super sad? It’s been so cold here lately that my bananas aren’t able to ripen fast enough and I never have any spotty ones on hand anymore 😥 The struggle is real!
That is terrible news!! We need to invent a banana ripener machine…
I had a hankering for something sweet the other day, then I saw this and realized I had all the ingredients on hand, so I went and made them. They were fantastic! Great flavor, great texture, and they were super easy. Thank you!
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I’m so glad! Aren’t they so easy? I’m off to make another batch!
I had a hankering for something sweet the other day, then I saw this and realized I had all the ingredients on hand, so I went and made them. They were fantastic! Great flavor, great texture, and they were super easy. Thank you!
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I’m so glad! Aren’t they so easy? I’m off to make another batch!
These look divine. I need to stock up most of these ingredients any way. Will be making! Thank you.
These look divine. I need to stock up most of these ingredients any way. Will be making! Thank you.
That is so cool you’ve been able to share your nutrition mission on TV! I’d be too nervous but one of my goals this year is to improve my public speaking..so who knows..maybe one day! The muffins looks great, I love the instant coffee in there and the ingredient list in general. They might have to be on my food prep list for tomorrow! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks dear! Public speaking is the worst, but it’s easier on camera than in front of a bunch of people 🙂
Hadn’t thought of that. Of course! The Wall St bull(bronze actually) is the famous calf, but grown and transmogrified into a symbol of Greed. Pixar could do wonders with it.
That is so cool you’ve been able to share your nutrition mission on TV! I’d be too nervous but one of my goals this year is to improve my public speaking..so who knows..maybe one day! The muffins looks great, I love the instant coffee in there and the ingredient list in general. They might have to be on my food prep list for tomorrow! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks dear! Public speaking is the worst, but it’s easier on camera than in front of a bunch of people 🙂
Hadn’t thought of that. Of course! The Wall St bull(bronze actually) is the famous calf, but grown and transmogrified into a symbol of Greed. Pixar could do wonders with it.
Congrats on the TV segment! So fun!! And I kinda love that you left your cell phone on the canister of oats! That’s awesome.
These muffins look deelicious!
Thanks so much, Ashley!
Congrats on the TV segment! So fun!! And I kinda love that you left your cell phone on the canister of oats! That’s awesome.
These muffins look deelicious!
Thanks so much, Ashley!
I was trying to figure out what to do with my bananas that are sitting ripening on my counter… now I know! Pinning these and hopefully I can whip them up tonight… if not, this weekend!! You know I love the no added sugar!!
Awesome! Enjoy, Cassie!
I was trying to figure out what to do with my bananas that are sitting ripening on my counter… now I know! Pinning these and hopefully I can whip them up tonight… if not, this weekend!! You know I love the no added sugar!!
Awesome! Enjoy, Cassie!
AAHHHH!! Just made these as mini muffins – AMAZING!! (Also making crispy baked tofu and roasted veggies for supper – can’t wait for your tofu recipe!!)
Yay!! Aren’t they addicting?
AAHHHH!! Just made these as mini muffins – AMAZING!! (Also making crispy baked tofu and roasted veggies for supper – can’t wait for your tofu recipe!!)
Yay!! Aren’t they addicting?
I’m confused
Actually I said much more. Questions? Saturated fats…good or bad in coconut oil
Coconut oil has medium-chain triglycerides (lauric and stearic acid) that are more readily used as energy as opposed to being stored as fat like the long-chain triglycerides in animal-based saturated fats. Oil should still be used in moderation. Hope that helps!
I’m confused
Actually I said much more. Questions? Saturated fats…good or bad in coconut oil
Coconut oil has medium-chain triglycerides (lauric and stearic acid) that are more readily used as energy as opposed to being stored as fat like the long-chain triglycerides in animal-based saturated fats. Oil should still be used in moderation. Hope that helps!
My best friend and I made these last night- they were fantastic! Thank you!
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Yayy!!! Thanks for reporting back 🙂
My best friend and I made these last night- they were fantastic! Thank you!
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Yayy!!! Thanks for reporting back 🙂
These are too good! I’m addicted. With a little pat of almond butter – I drool. The perfect blend of banana and chocolate. Thanks so much for sharing!
Wahoo!! Extra almond butter was an excellent decision. Thanks for reporting back!
These are too good! I’m addicted. With a little pat of almond butter – I drool. The perfect blend of banana and chocolate. Thanks so much for sharing!
Wahoo!! Extra almond butter was an excellent decision. Thanks for reporting back!
Thank you for the inspiration!
I just made My on chocolate – banana muffins – nom! Nom!
Yummy!!
Thank you for the inspiration!
I just made My on chocolate – banana muffins – nom! Nom!
Yummy!!
HI Alexis, I baked these yesterday and they turned out fab. Didn’t have flax seed and rolled oats at hand. replaced coconut oil with EVOO as i didn’t have that too..and still they turned out gorgeous. I added some chocochips :))
This recipe definitely a keeper. Thank you so much for sharing. Now i’m all excited to try out your vegan raspberry muffins.Cheers
I’m so glad they worked with your adjustments! I make these like one a week–so easy and perfect for snacking. Hope you love the raspberry version as well!
HI Alexis, I baked these yesterday and they turned out fab. Didn’t have flax seed and rolled oats at hand. replaced coconut oil with EVOO as i didn’t have that too..and still they turned out gorgeous. I added some chocochips :))
This recipe definitely a keeper. Thank you so much for sharing. Now i’m all excited to try out your vegan raspberry muffins.Cheers
I’m so glad they worked with your adjustments! I make these like one a week–so easy and perfect for snacking. Hope you love the raspberry version as well!
Second time making these! I love them! This time, along with cutting the oil, I added a banana and halved the number of dates and added, wait for it….zucchini! I was inspired by your WIAW from this week mentioning how forgiving the recipe is. Guess what, you were right! So great!
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WOWZA! Look at all those fab substitutions! I’m so glad that all of that worked. I’m totally gonna post a zucchini version!
Second time making these! I love them! This time, along with cutting the oil, I added a banana and halved the number of dates and added, wait for it….zucchini! I was inspired by your WIAW from this week mentioning how forgiving the recipe is. Guess what, you were right! So great!
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WOWZA! Look at all those fab substitutions! I’m so glad that all of that worked. I’m totally gonna post a zucchini version!
Just made this muffins – wow, they are so yummy and were super easy to make! I should have made double because I feel like these are not going to last for long. I always have overripe bananas and never know what to do with them, so this was a great recipe – thanks!!
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Fabulous! Aren’t they so easy?! I’ve literally been making them every weekend!
Just made this muffins – wow, they are so yummy and were super easy to make! I should have made double because I feel like these are not going to last for long. I always have overripe bananas and never know what to do with them, so this was a great recipe – thanks!!
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Fabulous! Aren’t they so easy?! I’ve literally been making them every weekend!
These are so good! I have been seeing your pictures of them on instagram and I finally decided to make them (plus I had bananas). I omitted the coffee because I have little kids, but I followed the recipe exact otherwise. Easy to make, I had everything on hand and they turned out so yummy. They’re sweet and delicious but not a sugar gut bomb.
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I’m so glad you made them!! The coffee really just intensifies the chocolate flavor 🙂
These are so good! I have been seeing your pictures of them on instagram and I finally decided to make them (plus I had bananas). I omitted the coffee because I have little kids, but I followed the recipe exact otherwise. Easy to make, I had everything on hand and they turned out so yummy. They’re sweet and delicious but not a sugar gut bomb.
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I’m so glad you made them!! The coffee really just intensifies the chocolate flavor 🙂
hi Alexis! I do not own a food procesesor but I really want to try out these muffins? What do you think about using a blender instead?? They look fantastic! Thanks!!
Dana
Hmmm I would suggest blending the dates and bananas in the blender and then removing them from the blender and putting the mixture in a large bowl. Then stir in everything else by hand. Hope it works!
hi Alexis! I do not own a food procesesor but I really want to try out these muffins? What do you think about using a blender instead?? They look fantastic! Thanks!!
Dana
Hmmm I would suggest blending the dates and bananas in the blender and then removing them from the blender and putting the mixture in a large bowl. Then stir in everything else by hand. Hope it works!
First of all, bananas are one of my top five favorite foods, so thank you for giving me another way to consume them. 😉
Secondly, I don’t drink (or eat) coffee in any way, shape, or form. But I still want to give these a go. Do you think they’ll be yummy?
P.S. Might an oil-free adaptation exist? Maybe with more banana or applesauce? I realize the texture could be quite different with a replacement.
First of all, bananas are one of my top five favorite foods, so thank you for giving me another way to consume them. 😉
Secondly, I don’t drink (or eat) coffee in any way, shape, or form. But I still want to give these a go. Do you think they’ll be yummy?
P.S. Might an oil-free adaptation exist? Maybe with more banana or applesauce? I realize the texture could be quite different with a replacement.
Any nutritional info? 🙂
Any nutritional info? 🙂
I made these muffins yesterday, following the recipe exactly, and they are delicious! My husband liked them and usually his radar goes off when baked goods are ‘too healthy’. Just wanted to say Thanks!
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I made these muffins yesterday, following the recipe exactly, and they are delicious! My husband liked them and usually his radar goes off when baked goods are ‘too healthy’. Just wanted to say Thanks!
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I am excited to find this recipe! My kids are allergic to eggs, peanuts and milk. Now they are on a 3-month elimination diet and can’t have gluten or almond either. Do you have any suggestion for replacing the almond meal? Thanks so much. I love your blog btw.
Yay! You could use cashew meal? I haven’t tried it with anything else, sorry!
I am excited to find this recipe! My kids are allergic to eggs, peanuts and milk. Now they are on a 3-month elimination diet and can’t have gluten or almond either. Do you have any suggestion for replacing the almond meal? Thanks so much. I love your blog btw.
Yay! You could use cashew meal? I haven’t tried it with anything else, sorry!