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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. There’s a vegan option too!)
When we’re feeding babies or toddlers (or ourselves) 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
egg
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.)
Step 1. Mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
Step 2. Add to a bowl with the rest of the ingredients.
To make these muffins dairy-free, use nondairy plain unsweetened milk.
Egg-Free Banana Muffins
To make these egg-free, you’ll simply omit the egg and add additional oil. So easy and delicious!
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.
Gluten-free: Swap in gluten-free flour blend for the whole wheat to make them gluten-free.
Egg-free: Omit the egg and use ½ cup total coconut oil.
Use melted butter or canola oil instead of coconut oil if needed.
Be sure to stir your batter together thoroughly. If you can see the oil, you need to stir it more. It should be uniformly mixed.
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
Be sure to use very ripe bananas (with lots of brown spots!) for the best flavor and natural sweetness. (I updated this recipe December 2020 to ensure the most reliable results. The original version of this recipe is the "Egg-free" option in the Notes if you loved that. In the main recipe, I reduced the oil, added an egg, increased the baking soda a smidge, and reduced the baking time. They're great!)
Preheat oven to 375 degree F and grease a 24 cup mini muffin pan.
Place all ingredients into a medium bowl. Stir well but gently. Be sure to stir your batter together thoroughly. If you can see the oil streaking through the batter, you need to stir it more. It should be uniformly mixed and look like one consistent color.
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.Egg-free: Omit the egg and increase the coconut oil to ½ cup total. Bake for 18-20 minutes. (This is the original version of the recipe. The muffins may be a little flat on top but they're still delicious!)To bake as full-size muffins, divide the batter among a standard size muffin tin and bake for 18-20 minutes.To serve from the fridge, warm for 5-10 seconds in the microwave to soften slightly.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.If you can see the oil, you need to stir it more. It should be uniformly mixed without any visible streaks of oil.
I made these today for my 8 month old and my 3 year old. They came out so good! I substitute the coconut oil for Greek yogurt to add a little protein. Perfect snack for them. Thank you!
This is one of the best if not the best banana cupcake recipes I’ve made, especially since it’s sugar free!! Also my daughter loved them, didn’t last long now making another batch. Thank you!!
I made these today for my 8 month old and my 3 year old. They came out so good! I substitute the coconut oil for Greek yogurt to add a little protein. Perfect snack for them. Thank you!
How much butter should we use if substituting for coconut oil?
Looking forward to trying!
This is one of the best if not the best banana cupcake recipes I’ve made, especially since it’s sugar free!! Also my daughter loved them, didn’t last long now making another batch. Thank you!!
Hooray!