So Good Sugar-Free Banana Muffins

Mix up a batch of these easy-to-make Sugar-Free Banana Muffins to share with your baby or toddler come breakfast or snack time. You don’t need any special ingredients and they are super moist and flavorful. (P.S. They’re vegan too!)

Sugar-Free Banana Muffins

When we’re feeding babies or toddlers and looking to minimize added sugars, it can be hard to find homemade snacks and breakfasts for kids that still taste great. So I did my best to ensure that these muffins are delicious in their own right and just happen to have zero added sugars. I’ve made these a handful of times now and both of my girls enjoy them (aged 3 and 7), as well as the baby. And I do too!

Ingredients in Sugar-Free Banana Muffins

To make these healthy banana muffins you’ll need:

• mashed banana
• coconut oil
• milk
• pure vanilla extract
• whole wheat flour
• rolled oats
• cinnamon
• baking soda
• baking powder

TIP: You’ll want to be sure to use very ripe bananas with a lot of brown spots to ensure that the muffins are flavorful and naturally sweet.

How to Make Sugar-Free Banana Muffins Step-by-Step

Here’s a look at the process involved in making this recipe. (See the full recipe at the bottom of the post for the specifics.)

1. Mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
2. Add to a bowl with the rest of the ingredients.
3. Stir together.
4. Divide among a mini muffin pan and bake!

Dairy-Free Banana Muffins

To make these muffins dairy-free, use nondairy plain unsweetened milk.

Egg-Free Banana Muffins

These muffins are made without egg so you don’t need to do anything to them or add any special ingredients—they hold together really well!

Gluten-Free Banana Muffins

To make these muffins gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blend. I like the one from King Arthur best.

Will my older kids like these too?

I like to make these with half topped with mini chocolate chips and half plain to make them delicious for all ages. My girls love them with a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips (and I do too!) though you don’t have to do that—they’re impressively sweet on their own (though clearly not as sweet as a traditional banana muffin with added sugar.)

Baby Muffins with Bananas

Babies and toddlers under two are advised not to have added sugars and while that recommendation isn’t always possible to follow, these muffins are a great option for little ones. The textures is moist, so if you break them up into little pieces, babies eating finger foods can eat them too.

TIP: If your baby seems to have a hard time moving bready textures in their mouths, try topping each bite with a little applesauce or plain yogurt. And offer sips of water too.

Tips for Making the Best Sugar-Free Banana Muffins

• Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and sweetness.
• Swap in gluten-free flour blend for the whole wheat to make them gluten-free.
• Use melted butter or canola oil instead of coconut oil if needed.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 24 hours or in the fridge for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• To serve from the fridge, warm for 5-10 seconds in the microwave to soften slightly.

I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe if you try it, so please comment below to share!

Sugar-Free Banana Muffins

• Author: Amy Palanjian
• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 18
• Total Time: 28 minutes
• Yield: 24 mini muffins 1x
• Category: Muffins
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

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Description

Be sure to use very ripe bananas (with lots of brown spots!) to ensure the best flavor and natural sweetness.

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Ingredients

• I cup mashed banana
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 cup milk (dairy or nondairy)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degree F and grease a 24 cup mini muffin pan.
2. Place all ingredients into a medium bowl. Stir well but gently.
3. Divide batter among the prepared muffin pan.
4. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out cleanly.
5. Let cool for a few minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.

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Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and sweetness.

Swap in gluten-free flour blend for the whole wheat to make them gluten-free.

Use melted butter or canola oil instead of coconut oil if needed.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 24 hours or in the fridge for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To serve from the fridge, warm for 5-10 seconds in the microwave to soften slightly.

831.7 g18.1 mg5 g4 g8.2 g1.1 g1.4 g1 mg

Filder Under:Baby Food, Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Muffins, Nut-Free, Recipes, Vegan