<\/p>\n Salted chocolate banana nut muffins \u2014 need we say more!? These super fluffy, moist, vegan and gluten-free dreams take your classic banana nut muffin up a notch with flaky sea salt and melty chocolate chips.<\/p>\n Even better? They\u2019re seriously<\/em> simple to make thanks to our chocolate cake mix<\/a>. Just 1 bowl<\/strong>, 7 ingredients<\/strong>, and 30 minutes<\/strong> stand in your way. Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Inspired by our fan-favorite 1-Bowl Fudgy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins<\/a>, this easier version starts with mashed banana to create a moist, egg-free muffin! Water, avocado oil, and vanilla are the only other wet ingredients. Told you they\u2019re easy! <\/p>\n And for the dry ingredients? Just THREE: 1) our vegan + gluten-free Chocolate Cake + Cupcake Mix<\/a>, 2) chopped walnuts (because aren\u2019t nutty muffins the BEST?!), and 3) chocolate chips (a must<\/em> for any worthy chocolate muffin).<\/p>\n Stir it all together, add to a muffin tin, and sprinkle with extra walnuts and chocolate chips (optional, but come on\u2026life\u2019s too short to miss out on opportunities for more chocolate, right?). <\/p>\n When the muffins come out of the oven, grab your flaky salt and sprinkle while they\u2019re still warm to help it stick a little. Then let the muffins cool before enjoying for best texture. Or if you can\u2019t resist (we don\u2019t blame you), just know they\u2019ll be a bit more fudgy!<\/p>\n We think you\u2019ll LOVE these muffins! They\u2019re:<\/p>\n Fluffy Grab a glass of dairy-free milk<\/a> and snack time (or dessert) is on! <\/p>\n If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don\u2019t forget to tag a photo\u00a0@<\/a>minimalistbaker<\/a>\u00a0on Instagram. Cheers, friends!<\/p>\n Prep Time <\/span>5<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Cook Time <\/span>25<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Total Time <\/span>30<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Servings <\/span>12<\/span> (Muffins)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Course <\/span>Dessert, Snack<\/span><\/p>\n Cuisine <\/span>Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan<\/span><\/p>\n Freezer Friendly <\/span>1 month<\/span><\/p>\n Does it keep? <\/span>2-3 Days<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and line a standard-size muffin tin with 12 muffin liners (as recipe is written \/\/ adjust if altering default number of servings). Set aside.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n In a medium mixing bowl, mash the banana with a fork \u2014 you want it pretty smooth. Add the water, avocado oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined. Add cake mix and whisk well. Then fold in the chopped walnuts and dairy-free chocolate chips.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Divide batter evenly between the muffin tins and (optionally) top with extra chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Bake on the center rack for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick is removed with only a few crumbs left behind. Remove the muffins from the oven and top with flaky sea salt. Let the muffins fully cool before enjoying!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Store leftovers lightly covered for up to 2-3 days at room temperature, 5 days in the refrigerator, or 1 month in the freezer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"Holding](\"https:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Vegan-Gluten-Free-Salted-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-10.jpg\")
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