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Gluten-Free Vegan Blueberry Banana Muffins

Last updated - July 13, 2021; Published - January 21, 2019 By Rhian Williams 86 Comments

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These Gluten-Free Vegan Blueberry Banana Muffins are sweet and fruity, super easy to make and free from sugar! They're seriously moist, filling and satisfying and make a great make-ahead breakfast, snack or dessert.

Three gluten-free vegan blueberry banana muffins with one cut in half

Both my Blueberry Muffins and my Blueberry Banana Bread have been really popular, so I decided to combine the two by making these Gluten-Free Vegan Blueberry Banana Muffins!

How to make this recipe

Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe.

  • Mash the bananas.
Mashed bananas
  • Mix together with all the other ingredients in a glass mixing bowl.

Tip: Use a measuring jug to measure out the plant-based milk and add it bit by bit to make sure you don't add too much, as the amount of liquid in bananas can vary.

Raw gluten-free vegan blueberry banana muffin batter with blueberries in a bowl
  • Transfer the mixture into muffin cases in a muffin/cupcake tin.
Raw gluten-free vegan blueberry banana muffin batter with blueberries in four paper muffin cases
  • Bake in the oven for around 20 minutes.
Two gluten-free vegan blueberry banana muffins in brown muffin cases

How long do these Blueberry Banana Muffins keep for?

These Blueberry Banana Muffins keep in the fridge for a good few days, and they're great reheated in an oven toaster if you have one!

Substitutions you can make

  • You can use any type of oil: coconut oil, olive oil or vegetable oil.
  • You can use any type of plant-based milk: almond milk, rice milk, soy milk, cashew milk, oat milk etc.
  • You can replace the ground almonds (almond meal/almond flour) with ground walnuts.
  • For a nut-free version: replace the ground almonds (almond meal/almond flour) with ground sunflower seeds.
  • You can use plain flour, wholemeal (whole wheat) flour or spelt flour instead of the gluten-free flour if you’re not gluten-free.
  • You can leave the recipe completely free from added sugar or if you prefer sweeter muffins, you can sweeten it with any type of liquid sweetener: maple syrup, agave syrup, brown rice syrup etc.
  • You can omit the cinnamon.
  • You can replace the blueberries with raspberries or cherries or dried fruit such as raisins, chopped dates or prunes.
  • You can add a handful of chopped walnuts or some desiccated coconut to the batter.
  • You can top the muffins with chopped walnuts, flaked almonds or coconut flakes before baking!
Half a gluten-free vegan blueberry banana muffin with two more muffins in the background

More vegan blueberry recipes

  • Blueberry Muffins
  • Lemon Blueberry Cake
  • Blueberry Pie
  • Lemon Blueberry Mug Cake
  • Blueberry Banana Bread

If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I’d really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

Watch how to make this recipe

Three gluten-free vegan blueberry banana muffins with one cut in half

Gluten-Free Vegan Blueberry Banana Muffins

These Gluten-Free Vegan Blueberry Banana Muffins are sweet and fruity, super easy to make and free from added sugar!
4.37 from 61 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten-free vegan muffins, vegan banana blueberry muffins
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 183kcal
Author: Rhian Williams

Ingredients

  • 3 medium-sized ripe bananas
  • 60 g (¼ cup) coconut oil (or sub olive or vegetable oil)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
  • Pinch salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 150 g (1 ¼ cup) ground almonds (almond meal) *
  • 150 g (1 ¼ cup) gluten-free flour blend (or sub plain flour if not gluten-free)
  • 2 heaped teaspoons baking powder (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
  • ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
  • 120 ml (½ cup) unsweetened almond milk (or any other plant-based milk)
  • 100 g (1 cup) fresh blueberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Peel the bananas and place in a wide-bottomed bowl, then use a fork to mash until you get a smooth paste.
  • Place the coconut oil in a separate large bowl and melt over a saucepan of boiling water or in the microwave (skip this step if using any other oil).
  • Once melted, add the vinegar to the same bowl along with the salt (and cinnamon if using) and ground almonds.
  • Sift in the flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda.
  • Add the mashed bananas, and mix well, adding the milk a small amount at a time until you get a loose batter. You may not need to use it all depending on how liquidy your bananas are - you may also need to add a little more milk if your bananas are dry.
  • Add the blueberries and fold them in gently to make sure you don’t crush them.
  • Transfer the mixture between muffin cases in a muffin tin.
  • 
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until risen and an inserted skewer comes out clean
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  • Tastes best when fresh, but keeps covered in the fridge for up to a few days - reheat in an oven toaster if you like.

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Notes

*You can alternatively use almond flour.
Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free Vegan Blueberry Banana Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Sodium 36mg2%
Potassium 129mg4%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 23IU0%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Belinda Bailey

    January 11, 2023 at 11:04 am

    Wondering if these freeze well?

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    • Rhian Williams

      January 12, 2023 at 10:58 am

      Yes you can freeze them!

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