Description
Almond Flour Banana Bread is a delightful, guilt-free treat that perfectly blends the sweetness of ripe bananas with the nutty flavor of almond flour. This easy-to-make recipe is not only gluten-free and low in carbs, but it also features natural sweeteners like maple syrup for a wholesome twist. With its fluffy texture and moist crumb, this banana bread is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. Customize it with chocolate chips or nuts to suit your taste, and enjoy it fresh from the oven or toasted with a smear of butter. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or indulging on a lazy weekend morning, this Almond Flour Banana Bread will surely become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted; can substitute with butter or avocado oil)
- 3 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare a 9×5 loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add eggs, maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract; whisk until well combined.
- Stir in almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips or any additional ingredients if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg