GLUTEN-FREE BANANA NUT MUFFINS

Gluten-Free Banana Nut Muffins image

You don't have to be gluten-intolerant to appreciate the sweet flavor of grains and bananas in these delectable muffins. -gingerlemongirl, Tasteofhome.com Community

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup millet flour
1/2 cup sorghum flour
1/2 cup tapioca flour
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the first six ingredients until well blended. In a large bowl, combine the flours, flax, baking powder, baking soda and xanthan gum; gradually beat into banana mixture until blended. Stir in walnuts., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill three-fourths full with batter. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.