Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Oat Flour Muffins
These tender, chocolatey muffins transform rolled oats into flour for a hearty texture that pairs beautifully with sweet mashed bananas and rich cocoa powder. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and enriched with avocado oil, they offer deep chocolate flavor with bursts of melted chocolate chips throughout. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or lunchboxes, these muffins deliver satisfying nutrition without refined flour. The combination of ripe bananas and cocoa creates an indulgent taste that feels like dessert but works as a wholesome treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven and line muffin pan with paper liners
- 2
Blend rolled oats in high-powered blender until flour forms
- 3
Add cocoa powder, baking soda, sea salt, and cinnamon to blender and blend until well-combined
- 4
Mash bananas in large mixing bowl to desired texture
- 5
Add maple syrup, avocado oil, eggs, cider vinegar, and vanilla extract to mashed bananas and mix well
- 6
Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix until thick batter forms
- 7
Stir in chocolate chips if using
- 8
Fill lined muffin cups most of the way up with batter
- 9
Top with extra chocolate chips if desired
- 10
Bake on center rack until muffins test clean or internal temperature reaches 190 degrees Fahrenheit
- 11
Cool to room temperature before removing papers
Tips
Blend oats in a high-powered blender for best flour texture - regular blenders may leave chunks
Leave some lumps in mashed bananas for extra texture and bursts of banana flavor
Check doneness with a digital thermometer inserted in center - 190°F means perfectly baked
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week
Can be made 2 days ahead and stored covered at room temperature
Serve at room temperature or warm briefly in microwave
Common Mistakes
Don't overbake or muffins will be dry - check with thermometer at 20 minutes
Don't overmix batter after adding dry ingredients to avoid tough muffins
Substitutions
FAQ
Can I make these without chocolate chips?
Yes, they're delicious plain. You could add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or extra cinnamon instead for variety.
What if I don't have a high-powered blender?
Use a food processor or buy pre-made oat flour. Regular blenders may leave chunks that affect texture.
How long do these muffins keep?
Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week. They also freeze well for 3 months.