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.
Liz S. says
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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Alexis says
Thanks so much, Liz!! I hope I can get her to chow down on some fruits and veggies :)
June Burns says
Those look great! And it’s so awesome that you were on tv, spreading the food love :)
Alexis says
Thanks dear!
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
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.
Alexis says
Thanks dear! Banana chocolate cardboard is a big no no :)
Chelsey says
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!
Alexis says
Fabulous! I’ve been loving using oats instead of flour lately.
Shashi @ runninsrilankan says
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!
Alexis says
Heheh thanks so much, Shashi! Youdda best!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
Yum! These look soo good!
Dana | fresh simple five says
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!
Alexis says
Thanks mah dear! Make these and prepare to fall in love :)
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
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!! ;)
Alexis says
Hahah I was like wait WHAT?!
She Rocks Fitness says
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…
Alexis says
Haha I’m glad you found your keys! That is the WORST…happens to me on a weekly basis.
Beth says
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!
Alexis says
How about gluten-free oat flour? Or blend up some gluten-free oats? Let me know what works!
Beth says
Thanks, but unfortunately, I can’t handle gluten-free oats, either. I’ll try gluten-free all-purpose flour.
Alexis says
Gotcha. Let me know if they turn out okay! Maybe used more almond meal in place of the 1/3 cup oats?
Lori says
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)??!
Alexis says
Haha I have NO idea what she was talking about! I LOVE avocados :)
Julia says
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!
Alexis says
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?!
CakePants says
Vegan chocolate banana muffins?! Yes, please! I love how bananas always make for super moist baked goods. Looking forward to trying these :)
Alexis says
The almond meal adds awesome moisture as well!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Congrats on the TV segment! Love that these have no added sugar and are vegan… perfect breakfast material! :)
Alexis says
They’re totally breakfast material! Maybe with some pb smeared on top?!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
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!
Alexis says
You need them in yer lyfeeeee.
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
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 :cry: The struggle is real!
Alexis says
That is terrible news!! We need to invent a banana ripener machine…
Alissa says
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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Alexis says
I’m so glad! Aren’t they so easy? I’m off to make another batch!
Nancy Wilson says
These look divine. I need to stock up most of these ingredients any way. Will be making! Thank you.
Deryn @ Running on Real Food says
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!
Alexis says
Thanks dear! Public speaking is the worst, but it’s easier on camera than in front of a bunch of people :)
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Ashley says
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!
Alexis says
Thanks so much, Ashley!
Cassie says
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!!
Alexis says
Awesome! Enjoy, Cassie!
Darla says
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!!)
Alexis says
Yay!! Aren’t they addicting?
Kristal says
I’m confused
Kristal says
Actually I said much more. Questions? Saturated fats…good or bad in coconut oil
Alexis says
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!
Sarah says
My best friend and I made these last night- they were fantastic! Thank you!
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Alexis says
Yayy!!! Thanks for reporting back :)
Allie says
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!
Alexis says
Wahoo!! Extra almond butter was an excellent decision. Thanks for reporting back!
Frauleinbutterlfy says
Thank you for the inspiration!
I just made My on chocolate – banana muffins – nom! Nom!
Alexis says
Yummy!!
swati says
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
Alexis says
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!
Anna says
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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Alexis says
WOWZA! Look at all those fab substitutions! I’m so glad that all of that worked. I’m totally gonna post a zucchini version!
Tara says
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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Alexis says
Fabulous! Aren’t they so easy?! I’ve literally been making them every weekend!
Erica says
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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Alexis says
I’m so glad you made them!! The coffee really just intensifies the chocolate flavor :)
Dana says
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
Alexis says
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!
Madeleine says
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.
Jenny says
Any nutritional info? :)
Ananda says
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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andrea jensen says
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.
Alexis says
Yay! You could use cashew meal? I haven’t tried it with anything else, sorry!