A single-serve vegan and gluten-free muffin with all of the healthy baking essentials: almond butter, banana, and raisins! This makes for the perfect second breakfast, and pairs well with a little extra nut butter for a tasty evening treat.
I may or may not have a newfound obsession: single-serve desserts.
I know that single-serve desserts are by no means “new” in the blogging world. Heck, y’all have been sharing these for years now while I lovingly admired how delicious they looked and then kept cruising right on through my blog reader feed. As much as I hate to admit it, I am just not much of a baker. I much prefer recipes and cooking that involve “winging it,” and throwing in a handful here and a pinch there. To me, exact measurements take too much time and result in way too many unnecessary dirty dishes.
Even though I do not claim to be much of a baker, that does not mean that I do not wish I could whip up the most gorgeous and delicious cupcakes and dessert creations like my friend Joanna does <– seriously, she is the baking queen! So lately, I have been challenging myself to open up a bit more in my kitchen, to try new things, and to create some new and fun recipes (even if they result in more dishes to clean).
As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, I am slowly but surely working my way through my grain ingredients in my pantry. One of those ingredients being gluten-free flour. I have been using it for things like pancakes and waffles, but I do not want it to all slip away without a few more sweet, dessert-like treats.
Since I fell in love with my Single-Serve Cacao Nib Banana Bread Muffin after I made it several times, I decided that I could handle experimenting with a new single-serve muffin recipe. Using ingredients that I already had in my pantry and refrigerator, this Single-Serve Almond Butter Banana Raisin Muffin was born. Is it just me, or is it nearly impossible to come up with short titles for recipes like these? I just cannot leave out any of the most important ingredients, aka: all of them!
Single-Serve Almond Butter Banana Raisin Muffin
Vegan + Gluten-Free
Ingredients
coconut oil spray
2 inches of a banana, mashed (the riper, the better)
1 heaping TB natural almond butter
3 TB gluten-free flour
1/2 TB almond meal
1 to 2 tsp coconut sugar (1 was enough for me)
1/4 tsp baking powder
2 TB unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 TB raisins (you could sub dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs if you aren’t a raisin fan)
additional almond butter, optional
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a ramekin with coconut oil spray and set aside.
2. Combine mashed banana and almond butter in a medium bowl.
3. Add flour, almond meal, sugar, and baking powder to the bowl. Stir until well-combined.
4. Mix in almond milk until just combined.
5. Gently fold in raisins.
6. Add batter to ramekin and bake for approximately 18 to 21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
This muffin is best served right out of the oven. It is kind of like cookies. The freshly baked, warm, and ooey-gooey ones are always the best!
I found this baby to be perfect all on its own, but I happen to be fond of topping it with a little extra nut butter as well. You can never have too much AB. A sprinkle of coconut flakes and a few dark chocolate chips would be killer too!
Care to check out my first single-serve dessert? Feast your eyes (and mouth) on the Single-Serve Cacao Nib Banana Bread Muffin.
What is your go-to single-serve dessert? Please share the links in the comments!
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Yum, I can’t way to try this recipe! I love single serve recipes mainly because it provides portion control 😉 If I make a whole pan of something, it’s usually gone in a few days haha.
I hear you! A whole pan of anything is NEVER ever good for me. I have zero self control around desserts 😉
Mmmm, you know I’m all about these single-serve goodies! They are just to darn fun to make…and eat…!
YES and YES! But an emphasis on the eating part 😉
Why is everything so much freaking cuter in single serving form? PS I love how you measured the banana in inches 🙂 Pictures= ON POINT. Tweeting!!
Thank you Alexis!! And yes.. I was not taking the time to actually put the banana in a measuring spoon/cup for this one 😉
Mmm hello yummy muffin! These look so good!!
Thanks Erin! Muffins are definitely one of my faaaavorite foods!
Yay for single serve recipes! This sounds terrific! It would definitely be perfect for a mid-morning snack!
I agree! This is great for a snack or a late night dessert… both of which I must have daily 😉
I’m dying to try your muffin recipe right now! I just never have any almond flour on hand… do you have a substitute?
Honestly Marie, I am not much of a baker so please do not take my opinion as an “expert” opinion 😉 I am thinking since the amount used is pretty small, maybe you could just sub in a little extra flour? Let me know if you try it. I’m interested to hear how it goes!
Yum! I love single serve desserts and this one looks great! Think I could sub whole wheat flour for the GF flour?
I am by no means an expert baker, so I’m honestly not 100% sure. I would think it would work (maybe with whole wheat pastry instead of regular)… but no guarantees. Please let me know if you try it!
This recipe looks fabulous. I love single serving desserts and I can’t wait to try this. Thanks!
Thank you, Linda! You and me both! Let me know what you think when you try it.
Single serve desserts are just so convenient. Pinned!
They sure are! Thank you Stephanie!
These are so adorable and yum looking! 😉
Thanks Rachael! It is pretty delicious… though I might be biased 😉
my mouth is literally watering as i write this and i feel like i can SMELL these baking in the oven. omgoodness. love the idea of using nut butter on top. soo good
I bet you would really enjoy these, Beverley! And the added nut butter on top is of course a must 😉
Oh yum! This looks so good. I love that almond butter drizzle on top! 🙂
A little (or a lot) extra AB on top is a must, if you ask me! 😉
Single serve is perfect for me because it’s just my husband and I at home – sometimes I don’t want a whole pan of something! Love this.
I hear you! If I make a whole pan, I will EAT a whole pan. Single-serve desserts are the perfect solution!