Are you looking for a mouthwatering gluten and dairy-free treat that doesn't compromise on taste? Look no further than these scrumptious Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. Made with wholesome ingredients and packed with flavour, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or satisfying your sweet tooth. 

The natural sweetness of ripe bananas infuses each bite with a moist, tender crumb, while the addition of Enjoy Life Foods Vegan Chocolate Chunks provides bursts of rich, indulgent chocolate that perfectly complements the fruity notes.

What makes these muffins truly special is their ability to satisfy cravings without compromising dietary restrictions. These muffins are incredibly versatile, making them perfect for various settings. Enjoy them as a wholesome and satisfying breakfast option to kickstart your day with a touch of sweetness. They also make for a delightful afternoon snack paired with a cup of tea or coffee, offering a quick energy boost to keep you going. Additionally, these muffins are fantastic as a portable treat for picnics, potlucks, or school lunches, as they cater to a wide range of dietary preferences. Regardless of the occasion, these muffins are a crowd-pleaser that proves you don't need gluten or dairy to create a mouthwatering dessert that everyone can enjoy.

INGREDIENT NOTES

Gluten-Free Flour: This gluten-free superfood flour blend from Queen Street Bakery provides the base for your muffins. It's designed to be a 1:1 substitute for traditional all-purpose flour and often contains nutrient-rich ingredients such as whole grains and seeds, offering added nutritional value to your muffins. 

Sugar: Coconut sugar replaces the organic sugar in this recipe, adding a delicious and slightly caramel-like sweetness to the muffins. It's a natural sweetener with a lower glycemic index compared to regular sugar.

Dairy-Free Chocolate: Instead of regular chocolate chips, I chose to use chopped-up Enjoy Life Chocolate Chunks. These irregularly sized chocolate pieces provide a more varied and intense chocolate experience, creating delightful pockets of rich cocoa flavour throughout the muffins.

Baking soda: Baking soda remains a crucial leavening agent, helping the muffins rise and achieve a light and fluffy texture.

Bananas: Ripe bananas continue to be the star ingredient, contributing natural sweetness, moisture, and a delightful banana flavour to the muffins.

These ingredient adjustments allow you to personalize your Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins while maintaining a gluten-free and dairy-free recipe with an intensified chocolatey experience and a touch of coconut sugar's natural sweetness. Enjoy baking and savoring these delightful treats!

BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

Indulge in the irresistible goodness of these gluten and dairy-free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. Moist and bursting with the sweet essence of ripe bananas, they're generously stuffed with vegan chocolate chunks, creating the perfect blend of flavours for a delightful anytime treat.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups Queen St. Bakery Superfood Gluten Free Baking Flour
• 1 cup coconut sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 medium bananas, mashed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup Enjoy Life Foods Vegan Chocolate Chunks, Chopped, plus more for sprinkling

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt. Ensure they are well combined.
3. In another bowl, whisk the egg, then add the mashed bananas, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir everything together until the mixture is well combined.
4. Chop up some dairy-free Enjoy Life chocolate chunks into smaller uneven pieces and gently fold them into the batter until they are evenly distributed. Reserve some extra chocolate for later.
5. Using a cookie dough scooper, spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin.
6. Sprinkle a few additional chocolate chips on top of each muffin cup to make them even more tempting.
7. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Keep an eye on them; the muffins are ready when a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your oven, so start checking around the 15-minute mark.
8. Once the muffins are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes. Afterward, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are a delightful treat that everyone can enjoy, whether they have dietary restrictions or not. They are moist, tender, and bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, perfectly complemented by the rich chocolate chips. Bake up a batch today and savour the delightful combination of flavours in every bite. Happy baking!