GLUTEN-FREE BANANA WALNUT MUFFINS

Gluten-Free Banana Walnut Muffins image

"I've been cooking gluten-free since 2003, when my husband was diagnosed with celiac disease. Over the years, I've managed to perfect some recipes so that when family and friends join us, they can't tell they're eating gluten-free. This is one of those recipes...and excellent!" -Trish Pannell, College Station, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 medium)
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the first seven ingredients until well blended. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, xanthan gum, salt and cinnamon; gradually beat into banana mixture until blended., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill three-fourths full with batter. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.