Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Naturally Sweetened)
Best ever banana chocolate chip muffins!
These Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are a feel-good classic made with mostly whole-food ingredients. Lightly sweet and perfectly chocolatey, they’re a go-to healthier dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas + pure maple syrup 🍌
Soft, bakery-style texture without refined sugar
Great for a healthier dessert or snack
Gluten-free (use certified gluten-free oats if you have celiac disease)
Yield: 12 muffins
Dry Ingredients
2 ¾ cups oat flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
2 medium ripe bananas, very well mashed (about ¾–1 cup)
½ cup + 2 tbsp water
½ cup whole milk
3 tbsp melted coconut oil, slightly cooled
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins
¾ cup dark chocolate chips (Hu or Just Date are great options)
Optional Topping
2 tbsp dark chocolate chips (Hu or Just Date are great options)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin, or lightly grease the cups with olive oil using a paper towel.
In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, mash bananas, then whisk in the remaining wet ingredients.
Add wet ingredients to dry and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups and sprinkle tops with remaining chocolate chips, if using.
Bake 25–27 minutes, until set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutritional Benefits
Bananas: Provide natural sweetness, potassium, and fiber.
Oat Flour: A whole-grain source of fiber that supports digestion and steady blood sugar.
Maple Syrup: A minimally processed sweetener that adds flavor with small amounts of minerals like manganese and zinc.
