GF•Sweets Banana Sunrise Gluten Free Muffins

I woke up early this morning and couldn't go back to sleep. Then I remembered the bundle of ripe bananas that have been nagging me all week. The result—some amazing gluten-free banana muffins with a citrus twist.

I hope you enjoy!

GF•Sweets Gluten Free Banana Sunrise Muffins

This is a custom recipe created by Shauna Wagoner.  ©GF•Sweets.

What You'll Need:
1 3/4 cup gluten free all purpose flour or your favorite gluten free flour blend.
1 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

3/4 cup sugar

4-5 ripe bananas, mashed

1/3 cup butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup whole gluten free oats

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare muffin pans with liners.

In large mixing bowl, combine gluten free flour, xanthan gum, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar and oats. Mix until well blended.

In small bowl, combine bananas, melted butter, vanilla extract. Add in egg and orange juice and stir until blended. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated. Fold in oats and nuts. 

Scoop into prepared muffin tins. Place in center of oven for 25-30 minutes or until tops are golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out dry.

Remove from oven and cool on wire racks.

Enjoy!

Makes 18 muffins.

Specific Gluten Free Products Used:  
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Flour
Bob's Red Mill Xanthan Gum
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Oats