Simple Paleo Banana Muffins

Simple Paleo Banana Muffins using almond flour, nut butter, bananas and an egg. Easy, one bowl with no oil and no added sugars!

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Guys… I kind of can’t get over how amazing these Paleo Banana Muffins are. I want to make them ALL. THE. TIME.

This is not my first grain-free, paleo muffin recipe but it is my first one using almond flour. I’ve been playing around baking with coconut flour for the past two years but I thought I’d try my hand at an almond flour recipe. I like switching things up and being able to share a variety of recipes for all types of diets. Experimenting and getting creative in the kitchen is my jam.

After I finished the Whole30 I REALLY wanted some muffins. However, because I was trying to somewhat follow the reintroduction protocol, I didn’t want to jump into my standard muffins recipes where I typically use wheat flour. So I thought I’d try some paleo muffins instead. I’ve also been more mindful of added sugars in baking. That is not to say I am going to avoid it altogether… that would be nearly impossible for baked goods. But I feel if I can maybe get away with using less of it here and there in some recipes, why not? For this muffin recipe I was able to go without any added sugars, and just use three super duper ripe bananas–like the ones you throw in the freezer because you forgot about them.

Simple Paleo Banana Muffins

What you need

• natural nut or seed butter
• bananas
• egg
• vanilla
• almond flour (I used *flour*, not meal)
• baking soda
• ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, all spice
• salt

So basically just five main ingredients plus your seasonings and baking soda.

How to make almond flour paleo banana muffins

This recipe is so simple and everything can be mixed in one bowl.

You’ll need to mash your ripe bananas well first – I typically do this in a large glass measuring cup so I can keep track of the quantity.

Combine the egg, nut/seed butter and vanilla together until smooth (you can do this by hand or with an electric mixer) then add in the well-mashed banana.

The dry ingredients get mixed in – almond flour, baking soda, spices and salt – and then you just fold in whatever mix-ins you’d like before scooping into 9 muffin cavities.

Adding Mix-Ins

I like my options and thought I’d share a few different ways to enjoy these paleo banana muffins. I’m a people pleaser, what can I say? 

• Walnuts
• Banana Slices
• Chocolate Chips
• Paleo Granola Topping

I will say I’m partial to the chocolate chips (duh) but honestly the plain ones are amazing on their own.

If you like the extra crunch, throw on some nuts.

And if you’re feeling fancy, add some paleo granola for a crumble topping.

These muffins are light, moist, naturally sweetened with just bananas, and no oil needed!

Seriously, you must try them.

Let me know if you try them by leaving a comment and review here on the blog! I always love hearing from you and this helps others find the recipe too! Xx Ashley 

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