Banana Maple Pecan Bread Muffins Gluten Free Recipe

Transform overripe bananas into heavenly gluten-free muffins! This recipe, born from a 20lb Kroger banana haul (yes, really!), delivers unbelievably moist and flavorful muffins. Choose between a classic maple pecan topping or a decadent cream cheese swirl – both are divine! This recipe easily doubles (yielding approximately 39 muffins!), making it perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week. Made with Bette Hagman's gluten-free flour blend (2 parts garfava bean flour, 1 part sorghum flour, 3 parts cornstarch, 3 parts tapioca flour), this is your new go-to banana bread recipe – muffin form!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 240.1 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Banana Maple Pecan Bread Muffins Gluten Free

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2-3 medium)
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (for batter); 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (for cream cheese topping)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for topping)
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum (if not included in gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (for maple pecan topping); 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for cream cheese topping)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 cup dry buttermilk powder (to be combined with 1/2 cup water to make 1/2 cup buttermilk)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup water (if using dry buttermilk powder)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

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How to Make Banana Maple Pecan Bread Muffins Gluten Free

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth. Add eggs, oil, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour blend, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  6. **For Maple Pecan Topping:** Combine brown sugar, pecans, and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over half of the muffins.
  7. **For Cream Cheese Topping:** Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and maple syrup until smooth and fluffy. Dollop onto the remaining muffins.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Enjoy your delicious gluten-free banana maple pecan muffins!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

84g

Fat

6g

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Banana Maple Pecan Bread Muffins Gluten Free?

Banana Maple Pecan Bread Muffins Gluten Free takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Banana Maple Pecan Bread Muffins Gluten Free?

Banana Maple Pecan Bread Muffins Gluten Free has approximately 240.1 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Banana Maple Pecan Bread Muffins Gluten Free?

The key ingredients for Banana Maple Pecan Bread Muffins Gluten Free are Bananas, Pure Maple Syrup, Pecans, Flour, Xanthan Gum, Brown Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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