Description
Almond Flour Banana Bread is a scrumptious, healthy alternative to traditional banana bread, perfect for any occasion—be it breakfast, a snack, or dessert. This delightful recipe features ripe bananas and natural maple syrup for sweetness while keeping it low-carb and gluten-free. The result? A moist, fluffy loaf that’s not only simple to prepare but also customizable with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Experience the joy of this wholesome treat that satisfies your cravings without the guilt!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (1 cup mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 3 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips or favorite add-ins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Prepare a 9×5 loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
- Stir in almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Optionally fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg