Gluten-Free Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Muffins

These Gluten-Free Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Muffins are a delightful combination of ripe bananas, cocoa, and oats, making them a perfect gluten-free and healthy treat. They are easy to make and great for breakfast or as a snack on-the-go.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly

In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract

Mix until well combined

In a separate bowl, mix the gluten-free rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of salt

Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until fully combined

Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips and chopped walnuts if desired

Scoop the batter into the muffin tin, filling each muffin cup about 2/3 full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

Enjoy your gluten-free chocolate oatmeal banana muffins