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Single-Serve Almond Butter Banana Raisin Muffin

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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.
Single-Serve_Almond_Butter_Banana_Muffin 8 graphicI may or may not have a newfound obsession: single-serve desserts.

Single-Serve_Almond_Butter_Banana_Muffin 7I 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.

Single-Serve_Almond_Butter_Banana_MuffinEven 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).

Single-Serve_Almond_Butter_Banana_Muffin 5As 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.

Single-Serve_Almond_Butter_Banana_Muffin 6Since 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_Muffin 2Single-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.

Single-Serve_Almond_Butter_Banana_Muffin 3This 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!

Single-Serve_Almond_Butter_Banana_Muffin 4I 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!

Cacao Nib Banana Bread MuffinCare 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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  • Katie @ Daily Cup of Kate May 14, 2015, 7:07 am
    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. Katie @ Daily Cup of Kate recently posted...Kirsten and Jay Get Married!My Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl May 14, 2015, 10:13 am
      I hear you! A whole pan of anything is NEVER ever good for me. I have zero self control around desserts ;)
  • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine May 14, 2015, 8:08 am
    Mmmm, you know I'm all about these single-serve goodies! They are just to darn fun to make...and eat...!
    • ClnEatingVegGrl May 14, 2015, 10:23 am
      YES and YES! But an emphasis on the eating part ;)
  • Alexis @ Hummusapien May 14, 2015, 8:28 am
    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!!
    • ClnEatingVegGrl May 14, 2015, 10:41 am
      Thank you Alexis!! And yes.. I was not taking the time to actually put the banana in a measuring spoon/cup for this one ;)
  • Erin @ Her Heartland Soul May 14, 2015, 8:33 am
    Mmm hello yummy muffin! These look so good!!
    • ClnEatingVegGrl May 14, 2015, 10:43 am
      Thanks Erin! Muffins are definitely one of my faaaavorite foods!
  • Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat May 14, 2015, 9:04 am
    Yay for single serve recipes! This sounds terrific! It would definitely be perfect for a mid-morning snack! Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat recently posted...Hard Work Pays OffMy Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl May 14, 2015, 10:47 am
      I agree! This is great for a snack or a late night dessert... both of which I must have daily ;)
  • Marie May 14, 2015, 9:33 am
    I'm dying to try your muffin recipe right now! I just never have any almond flour on hand... do you have a substitute?
    • ClnEatingVegGrl May 14, 2015, 10:49 am
      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!
  • Rachel (LittleChefBigAppetite) May 14, 2015, 9:41 am
    Yum! I love single serve desserts and this one looks great! Think I could sub whole wheat flour for the GF flour? Rachel (LittleChefBigAppetite) recently posted...Easy Slow Cooker Shredded ChickenMy Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl May 14, 2015, 10:50 am
      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!
  • Linda @ Veganosity May 14, 2015, 10:23 am
    This recipe looks fabulous. I love single serving desserts and I can't wait to try this. Thanks!
    • ClnEatingVegGrl May 14, 2015, 10:51 am
      Thank you, Linda! You and me both! Let me know what you think when you try it.
  • Stephanie Volkert May 14, 2015, 1:37 pm
    Single serve desserts are just so convenient. Pinned! Stephanie Volkert recently posted...“U.S. Army” Tres Leches Cake in honor of Armed Forces DayMy Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl May 14, 2015, 3:54 pm
      They sure are! Thank you Stephanie!
  • Rachael Abel @ Love Yourself Green May 14, 2015, 2:50 pm
    These are so adorable and yum looking! ;) Rachael Abel @ Love Yourself Green recently posted...My Chilli M.E. Challenge Video & a Cooking DemonstrationMy Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl May 14, 2015, 4:10 pm
      Thanks Rachael! It is pretty delicious... though I might be biased ;)
  • Beverley @ sweaty&fit May 15, 2015, 11:02 am
    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 Beverley @ sweaty&fit recently posted...Weekly Workout Wrap Up!My Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl May 15, 2015, 12:27 pm
      I bet you would really enjoy these, Beverley! And the added nut butter on top is of course a must ;)
  • Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health May 15, 2015, 2:38 pm
    Oh yum! This looks so good. I love that almond butter drizzle on top! :) Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health recently posted...Friday FavoritesMy Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl May 17, 2015, 9:39 am
      A little (or a lot) extra AB on top is a must, if you ask me! ;)
  • Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes May 15, 2015, 4:08 pm
    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. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes recently posted...Where to Eat and What to do in ChicagoMy Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl May 17, 2015, 9:40 am
      I hear you! If I make a whole pan, I will EAT a whole pan. Single-serve desserts are the perfect solution!

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