Gluten-free Nutella banana muffins recipe – probably the easiest, simplest and quickest way to muffins with a gooey, chocolate hazelnut centre! Believe it or not, these are easy to make dairy-free too – see the FAQ section to find out how.

Gluten-free Nutella banana muffins recipe, anyone? You wouldn’t believe how easy they are to make – fool-proof in fact – AND how good they taste. Give it a try and see for yourself!

I’m sure you’ve all been there.

(no, I’m not talking about the free from aisle for once!)

You bought bananas with good intentions, but didn’t end up using them. Now they’re super ripe and need to be used ASAP, but *shock horror* you don’t feel like making gluten-free banana bread.

Because of course, there’s no such thing as using bananas in baking if it’s not a banana bread, right? Wrong! Just make these instead!

So what do my gluten-free Nutella banana muffins taste like?

The sponge cake is super moist and packed with banana flavour as you’d expect – a lot lighter and fluffier in texture than banana bread.

Then you’ve got that super gooey melting middle, filled with Nutella and *even more* Nutella swirled into the top.

Banana and Nutella just go so well together (I learned this with pancakes – it’s my fave topping!) so why not throw them both into these muffins?

Here’s everything you’ll need for this recipe, keep scrolling until you see the recipe card for the measurements and method ??

Gluten-free Nutella banana muffins recipe: Ingredients

bananas
butter
light brown sugar
gluten free plain flour
bicarbonate of soda
eggs
chocolate chips
Nutella

So I thought I’d kick things off with a little frequently asked questions section – if you just want the recipe, then keep scrolling.

But I’ve thrown in some tips here that will be really helpful if this is your first time baking this, or you want to adapt it. So here they are!

Gluten-free Nutella banana muffins recipe: Frequently asked questions

Can I make this recipe gluten free? Is it suitable for Coeliacs?

It is gluten free, though nobody would know just by tasting it – trust me!

Bear in mind that minimising cross-contamination is hugely important if you’re Coeliac or making this for someone who is. Here’s some tips from Coeliac UK on minimising the risk of cross contamination:

Also, make sure that all ingredients used don’t have any gluten-containing ingredients. Then make that that they also don’t have a ‘may contain’ warning for gluten, wheat, rye, barley, oats (which aren’t gf), spelt and khorasan wheat (aka Kamut).

Here’s some more info from Coeliac UK on identifying safe gluten free products.

Can I make your gluten-free Nutella banana muffins recipe dairy free?

Yes you can! Firstly, use any kind of dairy-free margarine instead of butter and dairy-free chocolate chips too.

Whilst Nutella definitely is NOT dairy-free, there are dairy-free alternatives to Nutella available out there.

But please beware – most vegan alternatives to Nutella may have no dairy-containing ingredients, but the one commonly available in the free from aisle comes with a nasty ‘may contain traces of dairy’ warning.

HOWEVER, this specific chocolate hazelnut spread in particular is dairy-free. But watch out! The jarred version by the same brand has a ‘may contain dairy’ warning, so please be careful!

You can find it in Asda and Sainsbury’s free from aisle too.

Can I make your gluten-free Nutella banana muffins recipe vegan?

Yep! If you follow the instructions above to make this recipe dairy free, then all you’ve got left to contend with is the eggs.

Here’s a few ideas you can use as egg replacements, so each of these = 1 egg.

3 tablespoons of aquafaba – water from a can of chickpeas. Make sure you whisk it up until frothy before adding.
Egg replacement powder – I’d recommend using Orgran as it’s gluten free.
1 tablespoon of chia/flax seeds mixed with 2 tablespoons of water and left for 10 minutes in the fridge.
3 tablespoons of applesauce.

I haven’t tested all of these egg alternatives so let me know how you get on in the comments below.

Can I make this recipe low FODMAP?

This recipe isn’t suitable for the elimination phase of the diet. Nutella contains lactose for starters and the quantity of ripe bananas will be way too high to be suitable.

You can potentially give this recipe a try once you’ve successfully reintroduced dairy products and banana.

Is your gluten-free Nutella banana muffins recipe nut free?

Sadly not as Nutella isn’t nut-free. If you know of any suitable nut-free alternatives to Nutella then let me know in the comments below and I’ll link it here.

Is Nutella gluten-free?

Yes, in the UK, Nutella is gluten-free! But don’t take my word for it (you never know when things might change after all), here’s a link to it so you can check it for yourself.

According to Coeliac UK, if a product has no gluten-containing ingredients and no ‘may contain’ warning for gluten, wheat etc. then that makes it safe for Coeliacs and those on a gluten-free diet.

Can I make your gluten-free Nutella banana muffins in a food processor or standing mixer?

You definitely can. If using a food processor, just make sure you keep scraping down the sides periodically to ensure everything gets mixed in evenly.

However, you certainly don’t need either for this recipe.

Can I make your gluten-free Nutella banana muffins recipe by hand?

You can of course, bake this without any assistance from any appliance – just a good ol’ fashioned silicone spatula will do.

Just make sure you give it a lot of welly, otherwise your mixture won’t be consistent and might not bake properly.

Do I need any special equipment to bake your gluten-free Nutella banana muffins recipe?

Certainly not! Just a muffin tray and that’s it.

Does this recipe need xanthan gum?

You’ll see xanthan gum in a lot of my recipes as it’s an essential ingredient in gluten free baking. But not with this one, it’s not required!

Can I make this recipe using other gluten free flours like buckwheat flour or coconut flour?

There’s a big difference between ‘gluten free plain/self-raising flour’ and a *singular* type gluten free flour. When I say ‘gluten free plain or self-raising flour’ in a recipe, I mean a BLEND of gluten free flours, not just one, singular flour.

Most gluten free flour you buy in the supermarket typically contains a blend of rice flour, potato flour, maize flour, tapioca flour AND buckwheat flour. That’s a lot of different flours!

In gluten free self-raising flour, there’s usually even a little baking powder and xanthan gum in it too which always helps. So to replace it with just one specific type of flour… that’s not going to cut it at all. Definitely go for a gluten free flour blend.

Do I need weighing scales to bake your gluten-free Nutella banana muffins recipe?

In short… yes, yes and yes! And I wouldn’t advise attempting any my recipes without them.

A lot of work went into fine tuning ratios and quantities and for me, baking is all about consistency and precision. I want you to make this recipe and for it to turn out EXACTLY like mine did.

For example, adding too much flour can make things dry and crumbly, whereas not adding enough sugar means it’ll lose its crisp exterior. I don’t want you to be disappointed, so please weigh your ingredients!

I’d recommending using digital cooking scales like these so you know you’re getting an accurate measurement and replicating my recipe as accurately as poss.

How long can I keep your gluten-free Nutella banana muffins for?

I’ve kept these for 3-5 days in an air-tight container with no problems.

Can I freeze your gluten-free Nutella banana muffins?

Of course! I’ve frozen them for up to 2-3 months no problem.

When you want to enjoy one, each slice should take around 3 hours to defrost at room temperature.

Can I print your gluten-free Nutella banana muffins recipe?

Yes! Just hit the print button located on the recipe below ?? (otherwise you might end up printing this entire post which would probably make your printer go into early retirement)

Gluten-free Nutella banana muffins recipe: Method

Ok, so here’s a printable version of my gluten-free Nutella banana muffins recipe. Please remember to give it 5 stars if you tried it and enjoyed it as it helps people know it’s worth trying too! ⭐️ Feel free to leave your written reviews in the comments below this post.