Name: Air Fryer Vegan Banana Muffins
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 Bananas (Medium sized); 1/3 cup Coconut Milk; 2 tbsp Cacao; 1 tsp Cinnamon Powder; 1/2 tsp Baking Powder; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Honey; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil (melted); 3/4 cup Walnuts (crushed); 1/4 cup Almond Flakes; 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips

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Air fryer vegan banana muffins is a healthy, easy, and moist recipe that can be prepared in less than 15 minutes.

What are the ingredients to make air fryer vegan banana muffins?

13 ingredients are required to make vegan banana muffins in the air fryer; these are

Two medium-sized bananas (mashed): Use ripe bananas for sweet and moist muffins.
⅓ cup coconut milk
One cup all-purpose flour: You can also use gluten-free flour.
2 tbsp cacao
1 tsp cinnamon powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
¾ cup walnuts (crushed)
¼ cup almond flakes
½ cup chocolate chips

What equipment is required to make air fryer vegan banana muffins?

An immersion blender (for mashing bananas), two mixing bowls, a mixing spoon, an air fryer, a silicone muffin mold, and a kitchen spoon are required to make air fryer vegan banana muffins.

Can you use paper muffin liners or metal molds instead of silicone molds?

Yes. To use paper muffin liners or metal molds instead of silicone molds, decrease the cooking time. Muffins in paper muffin liners or metal molds can cook faster than silicone molds.

What is the best temperature and time to make banana muffins in the air fryer?

Banana muffins are cooked best in 13-15 minutes at 320°F (160°C) in a preheated air fryer.

Steps to make vegan banana muffins in the air fryer

Mash two bananas with the help of an immersion blender.
Transfer the mashed bananas to a mixing bowl. Add ⅓ cup coconut milk and mix thoroughly.
Add 1 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp lemon juice to the banana batter. Mix.
Then, add 2 tbsp melted coconut oil and mix.
Mix 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp cacao, 1 tsp cinnamon powder, ½ tsp baking soda, and ¼ tsp salt in another bowl.
Transfer half the flour mixture to the banana batter and mix.
Then, add the remaining flour and mix again.
Add ¾ cup crushed walnuts, ½ cup chocolate chips, ¼ cup almond flakes, and mix thoroughly.
Place the silicone muffin mold into a preheated air fryer. Take a spoon and add the mixture into the mold.
Bake for 13-15 minutes at 320°F (160°C).
Vegan banana muffins are ready to serve.

How to store air-fried vegan banana muffins?

There are three methods to store air-fried vegan banana muffins:

For up to 2 days: Take an airtight container and store the muffins in them for up to 2 days. Just make sure tokeep a paper towel under and on top of the muffins to absorb moisture. Paper towels prevent muffins from becoming soggy.
For up to a week: Take an airtight container, place the muffins, and refrigerate. Always cool down the muffins before refrigerating to avoid condensation.
For up to 2-3 months: For storing muffins for up to 2-3 months, wrap each muffin in plastic or foil. Then, pleaseplace them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze. Don’t forget to thaw them 20-30 seconds before eating them again.

FAQ

Why is your batter too thick?

Add 1-2 tbsp extra coconut milk if your batter is too thick.

Why is your batter too thin?

Add 1 tbsp flour to the batter if your batter is too thin. You can add more flour until it achieves a good consistency.

Why are your muffins undercooked?

Cook for 2-3 more minutes if your muffins are undercooked. Also, you can insert a toothpick into the muffin to check whether they are adequately cooked. If the toothpick comes clean, then it means it’s cooked.

Why are your muffins overcooked?

Reduce the baking time by 3-4 minutes if your muffins are overcooked.

Why did my muffins turn out too moist?

Excess liquid from the banana or coconut milk can cause the muffins to become too moist. Reduce the liquid quantity or bake for a longer time.

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