The best gluten-free peanut butter and jelly banana muffins are extra moist, fluffy, and made with almond flour. They’re made in one bowl with healthy ingredients like all-natural peanut butter, honey, and raspberry jam.
The best peanut butter jelly banana muffins recipe
I’ve been called the queen baker of banana muffins. These almond flour banana muffins are #1 on google, and these gluten-free banana crumb muffins are too. I just LOVE moist, soft, and fluffy banana muffins. So… say hello to this peanut butter version.
These peanut butter & jelly muffins are one of my all-time favorites now! They are soft, moist, perfectly sweetened, and absolutely addictive. My family and I finished a batch in one afternoon. The creamy peanut butter flavor in combination with the sweet jam and caramelized banana is out of this world. Each bite melts in your mouth.
Y’all are going to love these muffins – OMG! Plus, they’re the perfect make-ahead recipe to keep on hand for healthy snacking or for an on-the-go breakfast. Safe to say, these gluten-free peanut butter jelly banana muffins are truly delightful and are going to be your new favorite healthy breakfast and snack recipe.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Extra moist and fluffy gluten-free banana muffins.
- They are peanut butter & jelly flavored.
- 100% gluten-free and grain-free.
- Naturally sweetened with honey.
- Made with all-natural peanut butter.
- Refined sugar-free.
- Easy to bake in under 30 minutes.
- Beginner bakers can make this recipe.
- The perfect snack, breakfast, and dessert.
- Try these almond flour banana muffins or these banana crumb muffins next!
Ingredients needed & substitutions
You’ll only need a handful of simple ingredients to get this peanut butter muffin recipe going! For these naturally sweetened banana muffins, you’ll need some almond flour, honey, bananas, and, of course, lots of peanut butter and jam! You probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already. Here is a list:
- Bananas: You will need two large over-ripe and spotty bananas, which should amount to about 1 cup when mashed. The browner the bananas, the sweeter your muffins will be.
- Peanut Butter: Use creamy all-natural peanut butter. I highly recommend using peanut butter with peanuts (and salt) as the only ingredients. You can swap this 1:1 with unsalted peanut butter and add an additional 1/4 tsp of salt or use almond butter.
- Honey: My favorite sweetener and a great all-natural refined sugar-free option that tastes fantastic! Alternatively, you can substitute the honey or another liquid sweetener; I recommend trying maple syrup or agave syrup.
- Eggs: These healthy peanut butter jelly banana muffins call for 2 eggs, which help achieve their fluffy texture.
- Vanilla Extract: A dash of vanilla goes a long way in flavor!
- Almond Flour: This recipe uses almond flour for a healthy twist, making them grain-free & gluten-free. You’ll need 2 cups of almond flour for this gluten-free banana muffins recipe.
- Baking Soda: Do not substitute with baking powder.
- Cinnamon: A dash of cinnamon adds an incredible depth of flavor to these banana muffins.
- Raspberry Jam: Can’t have pb&j muffins without the jelly! You can use any type of jam or jelly you like for this muffin recipe! Try strawberry, blueberry, or mixed berries.
Kitchen tools you’ll need
Here is a list of kitchen utensils you will need to make these healthy peanut butter banana muffins.
- One large mixing bowl
- Cupcake Tin
- Muffin Liners
- Stirring Utensil
- Measuring tools: 1 teaspoon, 1/3 cup, and 1 cup.
How to make peanut butter jelly banana muffins
This gluten-free peanut butter banana muffin recipe is so simple and easy to make. You’ll be in and out of the kitchen in 30 minutes and have a delicious on-the-go breakfast, snack, and dessert ready for the entire week! Here are detailed step-by-step instructions so any level baker can make them. The full recipe and ingredient measurements are in the recipe card’s bottom of this page.
Step 1:
First, preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake tin with liners.
Step 2:
Next, in a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, eggs, creamy peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Then, add in the almond flour, cinnamon, and baking soda. Mix until completely combined.
Step 3:
Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
Step 4:
Then, add 1 teaspoon of naturally sweetened jam on top of each muffin and use the back of a spoon to swirl the jam into the top layer of the batter.
Step 5:
Finally, bake for 24 – 26 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let your healthy peanut butter jelly banana muffins cool before enjoying them!
Expert tips for moist gluten-free banana muffins:
- Spoon and level the flour. This is my #1 tip for moist gluten-free muffins. Don’t scoop the flour straight out of the bag because you’ll pack it down, add too much, and your banana muffins will be dry. Spooning and leveling ensures that you don’t add too much flour to the muffin batter.
- Use over-ripe, brown bananas. This gives these gluten-free muffins extra sweetness without adding refined sugar.
- Make sure your baking soda is NOT expired. Check the expiration date on your baking soda! If your baking soda is expired or has been open for more than six months, your muffins will sink. To avoid this problem, I always write the date I opened a new container on the box.
- Don’t overbake them. Keep an eye on the oven! Every oven is different, and overbaked muffins will be dry.
Why these peanut butter jelly banana muffins are healthy:
The term “healthy” is all relative. I consider these moist peanut butter and jelly banana muffins to be very healthy because you only need a few very simple, good-for-you ingredients. They are filling and super nourishing! Plus, there are absolutely no preservatives, no refined sugars, and no random ingredients!
- Refined sugar-free. They are naturally sweetened with the banana and a dash of honey.
- Gluten-free & grain-free. Because we use almond flour.
- Protein & healthy fats. From all-natural peanut butter.
- Potassium & antioxidants. From the bananas.
- Dairy-free. There is NO BUTTER or milk in this recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these banana muffins gluten-free?
Yes, these peanut butter jelly banana muffins are 100% gluten-free. We use almond flour, which makes these banana muffins gluten-free.
Can I use strawberry jelly?
You can use whatever jelly you want! I used raspberry because it is my favorite, but feel free to try strawberry, mixed berry, blueberry, apricot, or whatever you like.
Can I use almond butter?
Make these peanut butter banana muffins into almond butter and jelly banana muffins by swapping the peanut butter out for creamy almond butter.
What’s the best substitute for honey?
You can use maple syrup to sweeten these gluten-free banana muffins instead of honey.
Can I freeze banana muffins?
Yes! You can also freeze these gluten-free peanut butter banana muffins for up to 3 months. Simply thaw frozen muffins overnight in the refrigerator and warm them in the microwave (if desired) before enjoying them.
How to store leftovers:
For best results, store leftovers in airtight containers at room temperature for 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 6 days. If storing in the fridge, let the muffins come to room temperature for 10 – 20 minutes before enjoying them.
If you love this recipe, try these next!
- Almond Flour Banana Muffins
- Gluten Free Banana Crumb Muffins
- Oatmeal Blueberry Banana Muffins
- Banana Pumpkin Muffins
- Blackberry Muffins
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed over-ripe banana, about 3 medium or 2 large bananas
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup creamy all-natural peanut butter
- 3 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups almond flour, spooned & leveled
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 12 tsp raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake tin with liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, whisked eggs, creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Add in almond flour, cinnamon, and baking soda. Mix until completely combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Add 1 teaspoon of naturally sweetened jam on top of each muffin. Use the back of a spoon to swirl the jam into the top layer of the batter.
- Bake for 24 – 26 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool & enjoy!
Notes
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Eleana says
Fantastic recipe!! Light, fluffy, and really moist. They were do taste like a peanut butter & jam sandwich.
Tati Chermayeff says
Day = made!! Thank you so much, Eleana! I love these light and fluffy muffins too 🙂 the peanut butter is to die for.
Natalie S says
I absolutely love this recipe and will be making it again very soon! 🙂
Tati Chermayeff says
So happy to hear this, Natalie! I love these muffins so much too!
Saskia says
I usually don’t like muffins, but these were light, super moist, and fluffy!!