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I get asked all the time—can you turn my keto banana bread into muffins? Or switch up the flavor of my keto blueberry muffins? The answer is yes to both… and that’s exactly how these keto banana muffins were born! If you’ve been missing bakery-style banana muffins or just craving that cozy banana flavor on keto, these are the perfect fix. They’re soft, lightly sweet, gluten free, and come together fast. You’d never guess there’s no actual banana in them. Grab your mixing bowl, and make a batch with me!
Why You Need My Keto Banana Muffins Recipe
- Real banana flavor – Most banana muffins recipes rely on real bananas (which aren’t low carb), but thanks to the same secret ingredient I use in my sugar-free banana pudding, you’d never know there’s none in here. If you do want to use real banana, check out my healthy banana muffins instead!
- Soft, fluffy, and nutty – These muffins are super light and tender, with a hint of crunch from the walnuts. They honestly taste like they came from a bakery — just without the carbs.
- Easy, everyday ingredients – You don’t need anything fancy to make these. Just almond flour, allulose, and a few pantry staples — I always have everything on hand.
- Perfect for breakfast or snacking – I love making a batch at the start of the week. They’re great with bulletproof coffee in the morning or as a quick bite when I’m running around with the kids.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my sugar-free banana muffins recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
- Almond Flour – For that true bakery-style texture, I always use my Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour — it’s super fine, so no gritty muffins here. Almond meal makes them grainy, and coconut flour would dry them out (plus you’d need a bunch of tweaks). If you’re avoiding almonds, try my coconut flour muffin recipe instead (just swap the blueberries for banana extract).
- Wholesome Yum Granulated Allulose – I’ve tried other sweeteners, but allulose (or monk fruit sweetener) gives the best texture — super moist and soft. Erythritol ones can make the muffins a little dry or dense. If you’re swapping it out, just use my sweetener conversion calculator to get the right amount!
- Baking Powder – Helps the keto banana muffins rise and get nice and fluffy!
- Unsalted Butter – I use melted butter for that rich flavor, but if you need a dairy-free option, coconut oil or buttered-flavored coconut oil work great too.
- Almond Milk – I usually use my homemade almond milk, but store-bought works just fine too — just make sure it’s unsweetened!
- Eggs – These hold everything together and give the muffins that soft, airy texture. Flax eggs can work as a swap if you need them egg-free!
- My Secret Ingredient – Just a splash of banana extract gives these muffins that classic banana flavor… without actually using bananas! You could also add a little vanilla extract to round out the flavor even more.
- Walnuts – I love the crunch and nutty flavor they add, but if you’re not a walnut fan, pecans or chopped almonds would work just as well.
- Sea Salt
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Get It NowHow To Make Keto Banana Muffins
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
- Mix dry ingredients. In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Add wet ingredients. Pour in the melted butter, almond milk, eggs, and banana extract. Stir until everything’s smooth, then fold in most of the chopped walnuts.
- Fill muffin tin. Scoop the batter into the lined muffin pan, dividing it up evenly. I like to press a few extra walnuts on top for a little crunch.
- Bake. Place your keto banana muffins in the oven and bake until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool a bit before diving in!
My Recipe Tips
- I recommend muffin liners. You could bake these straight in the pan, but liners make cleanup easier and keep the muffins from sticking.
- For taller, bakery-style muffins, we’re making 10 instead of the usual 12. You can stretch the batter to 12 to cut back on carbs or calories, but you’ll get smaller tops. I just leave two of the muffin cups empty — this is the pan I use.
- Don’t pack the almond flour. Just scoop it into the measuring cup and level it off — no pressing it down! That way your muffins stay light and fluffy, not dense or dry.
- Make sure your eggs are at room temp. If they’re too cold, they’ll cause the melted butter to clump up. I usually just set them out while I prep everything else.
- Once the wet and dry ingredients are combined, don’t overmix. The batter should be thick but slightly scoopable, not dry or crumbly. Overmixing can make them dense.
- Want them sweeter? These keto banana nut muffins are mildly sweet (how I like them!), but you can bump it up to 3/4 cup sweetener if you prefer a little more sweetness.
- Ovens can vary, so I always check doneness with a toothpick. If it comes out clean (or with just a few crumbs), you’re good to go.
- Cool on a cooling rack, not in the pan. Leaving them in the muffin tin traps steam and can make the bottoms soggy — and no one wants that.
Recipe Variations
Want to mix things up a bit? Try one of these fun banana muffin variations — they’re all super easy and just as tasty as the original:
- Chocolate Chip – Stir in some sugar-free dark chocolate chips for a rich, banana-chocolate combo. My kids go crazy for this one!
- Cinnamon Banana Muffins – Add about 1 to 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients for a warm, spiced flavor (or try my keto cinnamon muffins). I do this sometimes when I want them to feel a little more like fall!
- Toasted Coconut – Add shredded coconut to the batter or sprinkle on top for a tropical twist and light, toasty crunch.
More Keto Muffin Recipes
Love these keto banana muffins? Here are a few more keto muffin recipes I think you’ll love just as much:
Keto Banana Muffins
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Soft, nutty, and just the right amount of sweet — these keto banana muffins taste like the real deal, but with way fewer carbs.
Instructions
[ See step photos See my tips ]Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with 10 silicone or parchment paper muffin liners. (Use 12 for lower calories/carbs, or 10 for larger muffin tops.)
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In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, allulose, baking powder, and sea salt.
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Stir in the melted butter, almond milk, eggs, and banana extract. Stir in 1/2 cup (58 grams) chopped walnuts.
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Distribute the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Dot the tops with remaining walnuts.
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Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Did you make it? Leave a review or tag me @wholesomeyum on Instagram!
Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 muffin
- Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get perfectly fluffy muffins, golden tops, and just the right balance of sweetness every time.
- Store: Keep them in an airtight container—3–4 days in the pantry or up to a week in the fridge.
- Reheat: Warm them up in the oven or microwave for the best texture.
- Freeze: Freeze in a bag for a few months, then just thaw when you’re ready to eat!
I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy.
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101 Comments
Gail
0Did you test this recipe? Not enough liquid to dry. Didn’t work at all
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Gail, Sorry this recipe didn’t meet expectations. Did you follow the recipe exactly because as you can see in the video the ratio of wet to dry is correct?
MitsyBaby
0Hi, is the allulose you are recommending an organic variety as if not allulose is made with GMO corn which makes it not a good sweetener alternative?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi there, Besti is not organic, but it’s non-GMO.
Sharon
0I used flaxseed eggs instead of eggs. The mixture was not like regular cake batter so I used extra almond milk. What consistency should the batter resemble? Thank you.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Sharon, This should be a cake like batter, there is a video above the recipe where you can see what the batter should look like. Also, replacing eggs with flax eggs can make your batter have a different consistency.
Diane Lafreniere
0This is the second time making these. This time I added Lily’s choc. chips and walnuts. I made 12 muffins using a silicone pan. I absolutely love them!!! Thank you!!!
Molly
0These are so delicious! I have to make a lot in my house. If I don’t freeze them, they will disappear!
If I omit walnuts how does that impact the net carbs?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Molly, That would lower the carb count.
Priscilla
0Came out good. Like the tastes and texture
Brenda Canning
0I made these banana muffins and added strudel to the top from your pumpkin muffin recipe they were great. Thanks for the great recipes.
Ann
0My daughter and I made these keto ‘banana’ muffins 10/7/2021. We were trying out some keto baking and we have a lot to learn. We also made the Maya’s pumpkin muffins. Both muffin recipes were good, a little dry and not at all sweet. I will definitely make both recipes again but plan on adding more sweetener. We used allulose but next time I may try a different sweetener & more of it. Next on our muffin list are the chocolate chocolate chip & the blueberry muffins. Thanks again to wholesomeyum.com.
Freya Petersen
0You can’t call them banana muffins without using real bananas. The extract is not the same.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Freya, Real bananas are too high in carbs for this recipe to work on a keto or low carb diet. This recipe was created for those following the keto diet to still be able to enjoy banana muffins. I hope this helps to clarify.
Susan
0How do I print recipes from this site?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Susan, There is a ‘Print It’ button located on the recipe card. Enjoy!
Phyllis
0So good! Banana muffins have always been my favorite. Now a way to enjoy them without all the carbs! I have never baked with allulose or banana extract. They have an amazing banana flavor. The only change is that I will make next time is that probably use a different sweetener, as these were not very sweet at all using the 3/4 cup allulose method. Thanks for another great recipe, Maya!!!
Lucy Bakker
0I tried the keto coconut muffin looked and smelled very nice. I did 10 muffins it was so filling that I thought I could have gone for 12. for me it was very good but needed more sweetener I used the Besti replacement sugar. next time intend to add extra sugar. For my husband he ate one and he liked it but he said that compared to the regular muffins this was a little on the dry side. We liked it .I have the picture but since I am very poor on internet could not send it. Maybe the next time. Thank you Maya the recipe was successful.
Glad
0Hi, can I use banana flavoured liquid stevia instead of the banana extract? If so, how much? Thanks for all the recipes. I’ve been on this site for days and can’t wait to try all my “favourites!”
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Glad, I am not sure using banana stevia will flavor the muffins enough. For the best results, I would use banana flavoring. That way you can adjust the sweetness to your preferences. Use the link in the recipe card to get a bottle of my preferred flavoring.
Glad
0Omg! I did make these with the banana flavoured liquid stevia & they came out AWESOME! :))) I’m in Sicily and cannot find extracts so I used what I had. Same measurement– 1 tsp.Thanks again!
Sydney
0Can you use real bananas instead of banana extract?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Sydney, I don’t recommend adding real bananas to this recipe. Using bananas would drastically change the texture, and I’m not sure they would turn out. Also, they would no longer be keto, as a ripe banana contains anywhere from 25-35 grams of carbs!
Kim
0Is monk fruit (erythritol) able to be used ?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Kim, The texture will be less like actual banana bread, but the recipe will still work. Please decrease the amount of sweetener to 1/3 cup + 2 tsp. Enjoy!
Mary
0They taste great and so very tender.
Dk
0Delicious and moist, need a lot more than 1 tsp banana extract, I used 3 teaspoons to get some taste of the banana
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi DK, I am glad you enjoyed them! Extracts may vary some in strength, so feel free to adjust the amount as needed.
Cindy
0I love these muffins! I did use 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs granulated swerve and they are just sweet enough; oat milk instead of almond because that’s what I had, and coconut oil instead of butter. Wonderfully moist. They did stick to the liners so I am going to try greased tin next time-I want all the muffin I can get! LOL.
Michelle
0I used maple extract and vanilla extract instead of banana extract as I couldn’t get the latter. Also used golden monk fruit instead of allulose and the muffins turned out so delicious, moist, and soft! What a great, versatile recipe for muffins that can be modified for different flavors. Thank you for sharing!
Deb
0Wondering if anyone has tried adding a bit of caramel extract to these? I love the Keto and Co. Banana Caramel Muffins, but don’t like the price! Hoping to find a recipe that’s a suitable alternative. I’m planning to give it a try, just wondering if anyone had tried and how much caramel extract you used?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Deb, Caramel sounds like a fun addition! Extracts can vary in strength, so you may want to pick up a keto-friendly caramel extract and start with the suggestions listed from the manufacturer.