Flourless Muffins (One Bowl Recipe) - The Big Man's World ® (2024)

Unfussy and uncomplicated muffins made without any type of flour, oil, and refined sugar. Naturally sweetened with bananas, these flourless muffins are moist, fluffy, and super easy to make.

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Going flourless with our family-favorite baked goods is my favorite thing to do. Doing this cuts down the wheat and makes them gluten-free so that everyone can enjoy them.

While we love flourless cookies, brownies, and cake, nothing beats a delicious muffin. These muffins are another easy flour-free recipe that I make whenever I want something quick and effortless.

Table of Contents
  1. Why you’ll love this recipe
  2. Ingredients needed
  3. How to make flourless muffins
  4. Tips to make the best recipe
  5. Storage instructions
  6. Recommended tools to make this recipe
  7. Frequently asked questions
  8. More flourless desserts to try
  9. Flourless Muffins (Recipe Card)

Why you’ll love this recipe

It is not always easy to get the texture of flourless muffins right. They often turn out rubbery and gummy. But this is not the case for these muffins. They turn out fluffy and moist. But the perfect texture is not the only reason why this recipe is so good. Here are some other reasons why:

  • The muffins are ready in less than 20 minutes. You can make them in the morning and pack them for lunch for the entire family.
  • You don’t need a mixer. A bowl and a whisk are all that’s needed.
  • These muffins are the perfect way to use overripe bananas.

Ingredients needed

If you have bananas that are too ripe to eat on their own but are still too good to be discarded, gather a few baking staples and make these muffins.

  • Bananas. Use medium-large bananas for moisture and sweetness.
  • Eggs. Remember to bring them to room temperature.
  • Almond butter. Use natural almond butter to avoid added sugar. You can use peanut butter instead if that’s what you have at hand.
  • Milk. Cow’s milk or almond milk will work.
  • Honey. To sweeten the muffin batter.Maple syrup also works.
  • Cocoa powder. Helps thicken the batter and gives it a rich chocolate flavor.
  • Baking powder and soda. These leavening agents help the muffins rise and make them light and fluffy.
  • Salt. To balance all flavors.
  • Chocolate chips. Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips to sprinkle on top.

How to make flourless muffins

Step 1 – Prepare the muffin batter

In a high speed blender or food processor, add all the ingredients except for the chocolate chips, and blend until smooth.

Step 2 – Fill up the muffin cups and bake

Use a 12-cup regular-size muffin tray for this recipe. Spray the muffin cups with cooking spray or add muffin liners to prevent sticking. Fill the muffin cups with batter and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.

Bake the muffins in the oven preheated to 350F degrees for 15-17 minutes until the muffin tops look set. As they are made without flour, these muffins will be slightly jiggly when you remove them from the oven. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan completely and only then remove them from the pan.

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Tips to make the best recipe

  • If you don’t have ripe bananas, wrap unpeeled bananas with foil and bake them in the oven preheated to 300F degrees for 15-20 minutes. Doing this softens the bananas and makes them slightly sweeter.
  • To make things faster, combine all ingredients except for the chocolate chips using a blender.
  • Microwave the muffins for 10-15 seconds before eating them to make them taste as if they have just come out of the oven.
  • For a more decadent treat, top the muffins with a spoonful of almond butter.

Storage instructions

To store. Once cooled, transfer these muffins to an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to a week.

To freeze. To freeze the muffins, wrap them with food wrap, transfer them to an airtight bag, and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost the muffins at room temperature before eating them.

  • Muffin tin. My tried and tested muffin pan that cooks the muffins perfectly every time.
  • Blender. A high-powered blender to pulse everything into a smooth batter.
  • Food processor. Use this food processor if you don’t have a blender!
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Frequently asked questions

Can I use water instead of milk for these muffins?

Water can replace milk in almost all baking recipes. For the best results, add a teaspoon of butter or oil for every cup of milk you are replacing with water. With this said, note that milk makes baked goods taste much better.

Why are my muffins not fluffy?

Using too much or too little baking powder or soda is the main reason why muffins turn out dense. Too little leavening – the muffins won’t rise. Too much leavening – they will rise and collapse.

What happens if you add an extra egg to muffins?

Don’t add an extra egg to these muffins unless you are making a bigger batch. An extra egg won’t make the muffins fluffier. It will only make them unappealingly rubbery.

More flourless desserts to try

  • Almond butter cookies
  • Brownie cookies
  • Chocolate cookies
  • Banana bread
  • Peanut butter blondies

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Flourless Muffins

5 from 44 votes

Naturally sweetened with bananas, these flourless muffins are moist, fluffy, and super easy to make.

Servings: 12 muffins

Prep: 1 minute min

Cook: 15 minutes mins

Total: 16 minutes mins

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease a 12-count muffin tin and set aside.

  • In a high speed blender or food processor, add all your ingredients and blend until smooth. If adding chocolate chips, fold them through at the end.

  • Evenly distribute the batter amongst the greased muffin tin. Bake the muffins for 15-18 minutes or until they are mostly set on top.

  • Let the muffins cool for 10 minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin and letting them cool completely.

Notes

TO STORE. Once cooled, transfer these muffins to an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to a week.

TO FREEZE. To freeze the muffins, wrap them with food wrap, transfer them to an airtight bag, and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost the muffins at room temperature before eating them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSodium: 110mgPotassium: 306mgFiber: 4gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 1mgNET CARBS: 12g

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Author: Arman Liew

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Flourless Muffins (One Bowl Recipe) - The Big Man's World ® (2024)

FAQs

Can I use water instead of milk for muffins? ›

Water can be used in most recipes that call for milk. According to the USDA, 88 percent of the volume of milk is water. No milk? No problem, just use one of the ten substitutes for milk in your baking and cooking at home.

Can you use water instead of milk in Martha White muffin mix? ›

Martha White Apple Cider Flavored Muffin Mix, (Pack of 12)

Though you may notice a slight difference in texture, you can definitely substitute water for milk when preparing our muffin mixes! Thank you for your feedback!

How long to leave muffins in the pan after baking? ›

Allowing them to cool slightly in the pan before removing them will help keep them from falling apart. This being said, you only want to leave them in the pan for a short amount of time—about five minutes. Any longer, and you run the risk of your muffins going soggy as they cool off.

Can I freeze muffins? ›

Muffins can be stored frozen for up to 3 months. Muffins can be thawed completely at room temperature, or heat frozen muffins in the microwave or conventional oven as directed below: For microwave oven, place unwrapped muffin on napkin, microwave-safe paper towel or plate.

Are muffins better with water or milk? ›

Muffin FAQs

We recommend using water; however we know that some Makers prefer to use milk to make muffins. Using milk can change the texture of the muffin to be more like a cupcake.

What happens if you use milk instead of water in baking? ›

Yes, you may make cakes with milk instead of water. Because fat provides richness and solidity to the cake, milk can increase the cake's moisture content and flavor. 1) Use the same quantity of milk as water called for in the recipe.

What is the best substitute for milk in muffins? ›

Milk in most recipes hydrates the dry ingredients and adds flavor, and there are plenty of substitutes that can do just that without compromising the final result.
  • Half and half. ...
  • Heavy cream. ...
  • Nondairy milks, like soy and almond. ...
  • Sour cream. ...
  • Yogurt. ...
  • Evaporated milk. ...
  • Canned coconut milk. ...
  • Water.
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Can I use evaporated milk instead of milk in muffin mix? ›

The bottom line: Evaporated milk is a poor substitute for regular milk. The reason? It contains about 6.6 percent fat and 10 percent caramelized lactose (milk sugar), versus the 3.3 percent fat and 4.5 percent lactose in regular milk—differences significant enough to interfere with proper structure in baked goods.

What happens if you substitute water for milk in cake mix? ›

Baking tip #2: adding milk to your box cake mix in place of water adds a dense texture to your dessert leaving it moist and flavorful like a homemade cake. Or, if you prefer, you can add buttermilk, giving your cake a tangy flavor to balance out the sweetness.

What not to do when making muffins? ›

Overmixing the batter.

When you overmix the batter, it crushes the air bubbles and ruins the fluffy texture. → Follow this tip: To ensure a batch of light, fluffy muffins, mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just barely combined, and no more dry flour is visible.

What is the secret to moist muffins? ›

Chilling your muffin batter overnight in the fridge is the BEST thing you can do for amazing muffins. It makes them more moist, tender, and TALLER! It's very similar to chilling cookie dough, which if you know me you know I'm obsessed with chilling cookie dough. Think of it like marinating.

Should muffin batter sit before baking? ›

Rest the Muffin Batter

If you're short on time, just 30 minutes can make a difference. When you rest the muffin batter, the flour has time to absorb more of the wet ingredients. The fully hydrated flour starches yields a thicker batter.

Is it better to freeze or refrigerate muffins? ›

For Storage Longer Than Four Days

I recommend freezing muffins that you'd like to keep beyond four days. Individually wrap them in plastic, then place them in a ziptop bag and freeze for up to 2 months. To Reheat. Let thaw at room temperature or rewarm gently in the microwave.

Can you wrap muffins in foil to freeze? ›

When freezing muffins you want to keep as much air away from them as possible. One good way to do this is to wrap each one with foil or freezer wrap, such as heavy-duty plastic wrap. Wrapping individual muffins will help keep air off the surface of the muffins.

What can I substitute for milk in muffins? ›

There are plenty of dairy-free milk alternatives you can try in your baking recipes.
  • Soy milk. Replacement ratio: Replace 250ml of cow's milk with 250ml of soy milk. ...
  • Oat milk. Replacement ratio: Replace 250ml of cow's milk with 250ml of oat milk. ...
  • Coconut milk. ...
  • Almond milk. ...
  • Cream. ...
  • Powdered or evaporated milk. ...
  • Sour cream. ...
  • Yoghurt.

Can I replace milk with water in cupcakes? ›

As long as you have water and a little butter, you have your replacement for milk in baking your cake.

What can I substitute for 1 cup of milk? ›

Dairy
FoodAmountSubstitute
Milk, skim1 cup3/4 cup water, 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
Milk, sour1 cup1 cup sweet milk plus 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
Milk, sweet1 cup1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water
Milk, sweet1 cup1 cup reconstituted nonfat dry milk plus 2 tsp butter
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Can I use water instead of milk in Jiffy muffin mix? ›

“JIFFY” mixes can also be prepared with water or plant-based milk alternatives like soy, almond or coconut milk. Pineapple or orange juice may be substituted for flavor variation in the corn and fruit muffins. Feel free to experiment with other options and let us know if you find something else that works well.

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