Blueberry Banana Muffins {Almond Flour}
There’s nothing quite like a warm, fluffy muffin straight out of the oven, and these blueberry banana muffins are no exception! Made with almond flour and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and a touch of maple syrup, they’re soft, moist, and bursting with juicy blueberries in every bite.
Pair one with a hot cup of coffee or tea, and you’ve got a perfect start to your morning or a satisfying afternoon snack.
Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, freshly baked muffin – pure comfort in every bite.
Unlike most store-bought muffins, these homemade treats are crafted with almond flour, sweetened with ripe bananas and a touch of maple syrup, bold almond butter, and juicy blueberries, making them a delightful alternative.
Now, let’s dig into these easy and healthy blueberry banana muffins with almond flour.
Ingredients Used to Make These Blueberry Banana Muffins
Here’s everything you’ll need to make these muffins:
- Blueberries – Fresh or frozen both work, but fresh will prevent the batter from turning blue/green.
- Ripe Bananas – The riper, the better! They add natural sweetness and moisture.
- Eggs – Provide structure and help the muffins rise.
- Vanilla Extract – Enhances the overall flavor.
- Almond Butter – Adds richness and a slightly gooey texture.
- Almond Flour – A great gluten-free alternative that gives the muffins a soft texture.
- Coconut Flour – Works with almond flour to create the perfect crumb.
- Maple Syrup – Just a touch for extra sweetness.
- Baking Powder & Baking Soda – Helps the muffins rise and stay fluffy.
I love using bananas in baking because they naturally sweeten recipes while adding moisture. Combined with almond and coconut flour, these muffins stay gluten-free without compromising texture. Almond butter also enhances the flavor while giving a slight chewiness to the muffins.
Note: If using frozen blueberries, expect the batter to take on a slight color tint and increase the bake time by a few minutes.
How to Make These Blueberry Banana Muffins
I used a silicone baking muffin pan. You don’t need muffin cups. The pan is reusable, non-stick and easy to clean.
How to Serve These Blueberry Banana Muffins
These muffins are delicious on their own, but you can elevate them with some toppings:
- Top with yogurt or dairy-free cashew cream cheese frosting for a fun twist.
- Spread with butter, ghee, or nut butter for extra richness.
Tips for the Best Blueberry Muffins
These muffins are going to taste great regardless, but there are a few tips that I wanted to share with you that help make these blueberry banana muffins tasty and look great.
- Coat Blueberries in Flour – Tossing the blueberries in a bit of almond flour before folding them in helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
- Use Fresh Blueberries – Fresh berries hold their shape better and keep the muffins looking picture-perfect.
- Adjust Baking Time for Frozen Blueberries – If using frozen berries, add a few extra minutes to the bake time.
- Use Room Temperature Eggs – Cold eggs can affect the batter’s consistency and may prevent the muffins from rising properly.
How to Store These Blueberry Banana Muffins
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or microwave for 15-20 seconds before enjoying.
These muffins are great for meal prep—make a double batch and store extras for a quick and easy breakfast or snack anytime!
What’s your favorite way to eat muffins? Leave a comment below!
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Get the recipe:Blueberry Banana Muffins {Almond Flour}
Ingredients
- 1 cup ripe bananas, ~2 medium
- 1/2 cup almond butter, Unsalted, Unsweetened
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, or honey
- 1 cup Almond flour, 120g
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
Equipment
- Almond Butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas, then add in the wet ingredients –almond butter, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer to combine until smooth.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients – almond flour, coconut flour baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of sea salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Combine with a spatula. Fold in 1 cup fresh blueberries.
- Grease a lined muffin pan ( I used non-stick silicone muffin pan) with a little bit of coconut oil. Evenly divide up the muffin batter into the cups. Fill the muffin cups close to the top.
- Sprinkle the rest of the blueberries on top. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean after sticking into the center.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes then rest them on a cooling rack. Enjoy with some extra almond butter on top and a cup of coffee!
- Store in air-tight containers in the fridge or freezer.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe, which may vary.
Can I use frozen blueberries
Hi Despina,
Yes you can! Just make sure you let it defrost then drain the excess liquid before using.
Hope you love them!
best,
Shuang
So yum I make these for my baby boy without maple syrup!
Hi Monisha,
Absolutely! That’s what i do a lot of times for my 2 year old boy! Hope he loves them 🙂
Shuang
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Substitutions: I didn’t have coconut flour, so I used another 1/2 cup of almond butter. And for the almond butter, I used a combo of sunflower seed butter and peanut butter (that’s what I had).
They turned out so yummy! Moist, yet still holding together. Just the right sweetness. They were pretty ugly to be honest – much darker than your photos – but for just serving my family, it was fine. Great for my husband’s grain-free diet!
I love these muffins!! They are my go to low carb option
I love these muffins!! They are my go to low carb option
Hi! Yum! Do u think they will work without the coconut flour? I can’t eat coconut flour. 🙁
Hi Lisa,
You can replace it with more almond flour. The texture will be slightly different but won’t change too much!
Shuang
These were delicious, just made them with coconut sugar instead since I don’t have maple syrup/honey and also with 1 tbsp less than the recommended amount since I prefer less sweetness. Added raspberries with some blueberries and they were amazing!
Hi there,
Yay! I am so glad you love them 🙂
Shuang
I love all your recipes! Trying this today!
I can’t wait for you to try either! THIS IS A GOOD ONEEEE