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    Home » Recipes » Low Sugar Desserts

    Healthy Chocolate Banana Muffins (No Sugar!)

    Published: Jul 20, 2022 · Modified: Dec 6, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    These chocolate banana muffins are a delicious, no sugar added treat! They're made with oat flour and banana, which provides a naturally sweet base. Oil-free, sugar-free.

    Healthy chocolate muffin in a muffin wrapper.

    Bananas are a great way to sweeten treats without adding sugar, which is exactly what this recipe does.

    The banana also helps the moisture content of these chocolate banana muffins, lending an almost 'fudgy' texture.

    The kids go crazy for these! I mean it, these last mere minutes in my house before they're gobbled up.

    Top them with a few chocolate chips, and you've got a healthy and energizing treat for all ages.

    Half-eaten chocolate muffin.

    How to make healthy chocolate banana muffins

    Ingredients

    Chocolate banana muffin ingredients

    Recipe steps

    • Dry ingredients for chocolate muffins in a bowl.
    • Mashed banana and milk in a bowl.
    • Chocolate muffin batter in a bowl.
    • Cookie scoop with muffin batter.
    • Chocolate muffins before being baked.

    FAQs

    Can I use another flour?

    I haven't tried another flour, but I suspect whole wheat pastry would be a good substitute.

    Can I use cacao powder?

    Cacao has a stronger, more bitter taste than cocoa, so if you're okay with that, it should work fine.

    Can I use water in place of the milk?

    Yes, that works! I personally like to use my Homemade Coconut Milk in this recipe.

    Tips and tricks

    Be sure to use really ripe bananas for best taste!

    One banana mashed equals approximately 1/2 cup, so you'll need about 3 medium bananas for this recipe. This is a great reference for banana conversion!

    Add a few drops of stevia if you desire extra sweetness.

    Baked chocolate muffin on a beige board.

    Other banana-sweetened recipes you might enjoy

    Banana Cornbread Mug Cake

    No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Fudge Cups

    Sugarless Gooey Chocolate Chip Bowls

    Baked chocolate muffin on a beige board.
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    Healthy Chocolate Banana Muffins

    These chocolate banana muffins are a delicious, no sugar added treat - Made with oat flour and banana, which provides a naturally sweet base.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time16 mins
    Total Time21 mins
    Course: Bread, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Dairy-free, Gluten-Free, oil-free
    Servings: 11 muffins
    Calories: 64kcal

    Ingredients

    DRY INGREDIENTS:

    • 1 cup oat flour 126 grams
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

    WET INGREDIENTS:

    • 1 ½ cup mashed banana (about 3 small-medium bananas)
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 Tablespoons milk of your choice
    • chocolate chips optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    • Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
    • Mix the wet ingredients in a medium bowl.
    • Add the wet mix into the dry ingredients, and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
    • Line a muffin tray with 11 paper cups.
    • Divide the batter among the 11 muffin cups.
    • Top each with a few chocolate chips, if desired.
    • Bake 12-14 minutes or until the tops are springy.

    Notes

    Nutrition facts based on using unsweetened almond milk and no chocolate chips.
    WW Points: 2
     

    Nutrition

    Sugar: 2.6g | Fiber: 2g | Calories: 64kcal | Fat: 1.4g | Protein: 2.2g | Carbohydrates: 11.7g

    Inspired by Yammie's Noshery

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    Comments

    1. L

      July 20, 2022 at 3:56 pm

      These muffins are good! I like it that they are wheat free and sugar free.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 20, 2022 at 4:08 pm

        Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Jay

      August 05, 2021 at 8:53 am

      Is there a sub for oat flour? Can we use almond or wheat flour?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        August 05, 2021 at 1:28 pm

        Hi Jay, you could try either of those, though I can't tell you for sure how it will turn out.

        Reply
      • Wanda

        July 20, 2022 at 2:23 pm

        did you try using almond flour? If yes, did it come out yummy?

        Reply
        • Lauren

          July 20, 2022 at 4:07 pm

          I haven't tried, sorry!

          Reply
    3. Christie

      July 07, 2021 at 11:25 am

      Thank you for sharing this recipe. My family loved these muffins!

      Reply
    4. Alice.

      May 27, 2020 at 7:17 pm

      Wow, these are perfect! I had overripe bananas that were no good for anything else but baking, but it's so difficult to find a simple low-sugar recipe out there in the net (and without nuts) - except on Lauren's blog!! 😀 Girl, you have so many muffin recipes, for any mood and craving! 🙂 These came out delicious! And like you said "almost fudgy", I love the texture! I did add a couple Tbsps of maple syrup as I was afraid this amount of cocoa powder would make the muffins too dark, but I admit this wasn't necessary (as they were even slightly too sweet). Thanks for another yummy recipe! I wish you all the best Lauren, good health and strength (both mental and physical). Warm regards, Alice.

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      • Lauren

        May 31, 2020 at 9:02 am

        Thanks so much, Alice! I do love my muffins, lol!

        Reply

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