Chunky Monkey Muffins

Banana muffins with almond butter are topped with chocolate chips and walnuts and are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 273 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 ripe bananas
• ½ cup coconut flour
• ½ cup dark chocolate chips
• ½ cup almond butter
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 cup pitted dates (Optional)
• ¼ cup palm shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.

Step 2

Puree bananas and dates in a food processor until smooth. Add almond butter, coconut flour, coconut oil, palm shortening, cocoa powder, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse to make a thick batter, scraping sides to fully incorporate ingredients.

Step 3

Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling them 2/3 full. Toss chocolate chips and walnuts together in a small bowl, then sprinkle on top of each muffin, pressing them gently into tops.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 16 to 18 minutes.