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Chickpea Banana Muffins - flourless, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free and delicious! A healthy muffin recipe made out of beans!
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Chickpea Banana Muffins (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Flourless gluten-free Chocolate Chickpea Banana Muffins are a lovely breakfast or snack and even boast some health benefits!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 Muffins
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mashed banana 1 large ripe banana, mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin tray with 9 muffin papers (or spray with cooking oil).
  • Drain the chickpeas into a colander and give them a shake to remove any excess liquid. 
  • Transfer the beans to a blender (or food processor), along with the rest of the ingredients for the muffins except for the chocolate chips.
  • Blend until a smooth batter forms. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Fill the muffin papers up ¾ of the way with muffin batter and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips if desired.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the muffins are golden-brown around the edges and test clean.
  • Allow muffins to cool completely before peeling off the muffin papers to eat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 9 | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g