Healthy Gingerbread Muffins (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

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What’s one of the flavors you think of when it’s the holiday season? For me, it’s gingerbread! I’ll admit, I’m not a huge fan of gingerbread but these muffins are AMAZING and I can’t stop eating them.

These muffins are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. It’s fun to have holiday treats that also help you FEEL your best!

Watch my video tutorial HERE.

eight gingerbread muffins arranged on a white plate. the muffins are a golden brown with a bit of orange color from the ginger spice. each are evenly round, bakery style muffins with white icing lines on top. the icing drips off the sides of each muffin. the focus is on one muffin that has been bitten into to show the pillowy texture inside.

Packed with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, you can whip these up in no time. The oat flour and bananas make the BEST texture, pillowy soft, and fluffy. I already mentioned gingerbread usually isn’t my favorite, but the ratio of ginger and cinnamon in this recipe is just enough to have the perfect subtle flavor without going overboard. Add in the sweetness from the other ingredients and you have a satisfying, festive treat!

The glaze is optional, these muffins are delicious with or without, but I highly recommend it! Plus, it makes them super pretty.

Make these to share with friends, family, or even prep for yourself for the week ahead!

eight gingerbread muffins arranged on a white plate. the muffins are a golden brown with a bit of orange color from the ginger spice. each are evenly round, bakery style muffins with before being iced. the background is white marble that matches the plate.

What you need to make Healthy Gingerbread Muffins:

  • Bananas – spotty is best.
  • Eggs
  • Oil – I use avocado oil.
  • Molasses – adds to the classic gingerbread flavor!
  • Coconut sugar – this is a great low sugar option but feel free to use another granulated sweetener (cane sugar, monk fruit sweetener, maple sugar, etc.). You can also skip the sugar completely but they will not be as sweet!
  • Oat flour – I make my own by blending oats, or use 1 & 3/4 cup almond flour + 1/4 coconut flour
  • Cinnamon & ginger – just the right amount to add flavor and spice without being TOO much. Plus, they each have health benefits! Cinnamon is great to help balance blood sugar and ginger sooths the gut.
  • Sea Salt
  • Baking powder

More festive holiday recipes:

Hot Cocoa Baked Oatmeal (gluten free + vegan)

Christmas Cookie Baked Oatmeal (gluten free)

Gingerbread Energy Balls (paleo + vegan)

eight gingerbread muffins arranged on a white plate. the muffins are a golden brown with a bit of orange color from the ginger spice. each are evenly round, bakery style muffins with white icing lines on top. the icing drips off the sides of each muffin. the background is white marble that matches the plate.
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Healthy Gingerbread Muffins

Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: dairy free, easy recipe, gingerbread, gluten free, healthy, holiday, holiday recipes, low sugar, muffins, oat flour, paleo friendly, refined sugar free, snacks, treat

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas (spotty)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 cups oat flour (or 1& 3/4 cup almond flour + 1/4 cup coconut flour)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Glaze: powdered sugar + water until desired consistency is reached

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F and line a muffin tin with liners.
    • Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix well.
    • Transfer the batter into the muffin liners and bake for 20-25 minutes. Or 30-35 minutes (if you use almond flour).
    • To make the glaze, mix a few spoonfuls of powdered sugar with a splash of water until it is a good drizzling consistency.

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