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These Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are unbelievably light and fluffy without using flour! They make an easy protein-rich breakfast or snack on the go.

peanut butter muffin with muffin liner peeled off

Ingredients You’ll Need

This recipe comes together quickly in one bowl without separating dry ingredients from wet ones. It’s the perfect fuss-free way to use up ripe bananas in your house! You can use any other nut butter you like, like almond butter or cashew butter, too.

This muffin recipe is naturally gluten-free while not being too sweet. If you want to make them a little more dessert-like, sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top before baking. They are a hit with kids that way! 

Substitution Note: You can replace the baking soda in most recipes with three times the amount of baking powder. So, a 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda would be replaced by 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder in this recipe, if you need to make that swap.

mashed banana on plate and cup of peanut butter

How to Make Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

1. Mix. 

In a medium bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. To the mashed banana, add the peanut butter, eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, salt, and honey. Stir well until the batter looks smooth. (Use a whisk or a spatula!)

peanut butter banana muffin mixture stirred together in a glass bowl.

2. Bake. 

Line a muffin tin with 12 muffin liners, then divide the batter among the 12 cups using a 1/4 cup measure. Sprinkle a few chocolate chips or walnuts on top if you like. 

Bake in a preheated oven at 350ºF for 25 minutes or until the tops puff up and the centers feel firm to a light touch. Test the center of a muffin with a toothpick, if you want to make sure the centers are no longer wet.

peanut butter muffins before and after baking in a muffin pan.

3. Enjoy!

Let these healthy peanut butter banana muffins cool in the muffin pan for at least 20 minutes; then they are ready to eat. 

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

muffin split in half to show texture

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make them nut-free?

Try using sunflower butter or tahini for a nut-free option. Using sunflower butter may result in the center of the muffins turning green. This is caused by a chemical reaction with the baking soda, but as I understand it, the green centers are safe to consume. (SunButter Foodservice covers this topic in their FAQ, if you want to read about it.)

Can I change the flavor?

Of course! Try adding in a teaspoon of ground cinnamon for added spice or dark chocolate chips for more of a dessert. You can also add in a handful of old-fashioned oats for extra texture. 

Can I make them egg-free?

Flouress baking relies on eggs for structure and binding, so if you were to use flax eggs in this recipe, the centers would sink and possibly turn out gooey. Try Gluten-Free Banana Muffins for a tested egg-free option.

Do I have to use muffin liners?

These flourless muffins may stick to the muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray alone. I find that they release best when you use silicone muffin liners.

Looking for more muffin recipes? Try Banana Oatmeal Muffins (made with oats in a blender!), Banana Buckwheat Muffins, Vegan Carrot Cake Muffins, or Sweet Potato Muffins for more ideas.

peanut butter muffin with muffin liner peeled off

Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

4.74 from 156 votes
These Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are unbelievably light & fluffy, without using flour or refined sugar. They are the perfect way to use up any ripe bananas on your counter!
prep10 mins cook25 mins total35 mins
Servings:12

Ingredients
 
 

Optional Add-Ins:

  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup fresh berries
  • ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350ºF and prepare a muffin tin with 12 muffin liners.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, mashed banana, baking soda, vanilla, eggs, salt, honey, and cinnamon, if using, and mix until smooth. I like to use a whisk to make sure the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Fold in one of the optional add-ins, if desired.
  • Divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups. Using a 1/4 cup measure should distribute the batter pretty evenly.
  • Bake at 350ºF until the muffins have risen, and feel firm to a light touch in the center of the muffin, about 22 to 25 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before removing from the pan.
  • These muffins can be served at room temperature once they have cooled, but I recommend storing them in the fridge for the best shelf life. They should last for up to a week in the fridge when stored in an airtight container. You can freeze them for up to 3 months in an airtight container, too.

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Notes

Nutrition information is for 1 of 12 muffins without the optional add-ins. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
Note: Check out the “Frequently Asked Questions” section in this full post if you have substitution questions.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: gluten-free
Keyword: peanut butter banana muffins

If you try these peanut butter banana muffins, please leave a comment and star rating below, letting me know how you like them.

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Hi, I’m Megan. A former fast food junkie turned best-selling cookbook author. I create healthy recipes made with simple ingredients to make your life easier.

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  1. Love this recipe! I have been making this for years.
    Has anyone tried making this in a bread loaf pan? Want temperature and time?

  2. Ok wow I’ve tried 3 of your muffin recipes (banana,apple and these peanut butter ones) and ALL three turned out just PERFECT. I’m in awe because nothing turns out right my first try lol. These peanut butter muffins tasted like chocolate chip cookies (I added in chips). They were perfect at 25min. All 3 recipes turned out super moist and fluffy muffins and my husband and son devoured them all. Thank you so much!

  3. I have made this recipe countless times over the past several years; it is truly a family favorite.

  4. I made these yesterday in mini muffin form and they were absolutely delicious! I added Hu chocolate chips, too. Definitely a keeper. Thank you!

  5. This is magic! I never would have known that there was no flour to make such a nice crumb texture. Muffins are moist and delicious! I am waiting for a batch made with almond flour to come out of the oven.

  6. Just the right amount of sweetness (I added a few mini chocolate chips – not many. They are so fluffy and moist after cooling. ( I haven’t

  7. Delicious! 😋 I switched the eggs for flax/chia eggs, and they were so good, I immediately made another batch the following day. Thank you for the recipe!