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This almond flour banana bread is so moist and tender, and the perfect use for leftover bananas! Naturally gluten-free, it uses simple and healthy ingredients.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“So easy to make and absolutely delicious!!! I added extra chocolate, and maybe some coconut would go really well, too.” – Ann
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Baking banana bread with almond flour differs slightly from your traditional wheat-based banana bread or oat flour banana bread. I developed this recipe out of a desire to experiment with the nut flour more, and I must say, it yields pretty stellar results!
It has everything we want in banana bread: moist, fluffy, and with a gorgeous tender crumb. It’s lower in carbs than traditional banana bread and naturally gluten-free. Made in just one bowl, I like to whip this up whenever I have leftover bananas about to go off.
If you are looking for more almond flour recipes, try my almond flour cake, almond flour muffins, almond flour pancakes, and almond flour cookies next.
Ingredients needed
- Almond flour. Either blanched almond flour or almond meal can be used. I recommend the blanched variety, as it yields a much better texture.
- Sugar. White sugar, brown sugar, coconut sugar (great if you need this to be paleo), or a brown sugar substitute. Liquid sweeteners like honey and maple syrup will work, but you’ll need to add around 1/4 cup more almond flour to compensate.
- Baking powder. Gives a little fluffiness and slight rise to the bread.
- Salt. Brings out the sweetness of all the other ingredients.
- Cinnamon. A must for any good banana bread recipe.
- Bananas. Overripe bananas, mashed.
- Eggs OR flax eggs. You can use either large eggs or egg substitutes, like flax eggs. I’ve used both interchangeably.
- Melted coconut oil. Refined coconut oil has no coconut flavor. You can also use softened butter.
- Vanilla extract. Gives a slight vanilla flavor and is essential for all baked goods!
- Chocolate chips. Optional, but highly recommended.
How to make almond flour banana bread
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Step 1- Make the batter. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl, wet in another. Combine both, then fold in chocolate chips if using.
Step 2- Assemble. Transfer the batter into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
Step 3- Bake the bread for 40 minutes or until a skewer comes out mostly clean. Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan completely before slicing.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Use ripe bananas. Like with any baked good using bananas, the riper they are, the sweeter they will be.
- Don’t over-mix. This bread bakes best when the ingredients are incorporated together. I find that over-mixing will result in a more gummy and dense bread.
- Cool the bread properly. This makes slicing it so much easier AND prevents any chance of it falling apart.
- Avoid over-baking. Banana bread and other quick breads always continue to bake a little more while cooking down. Once a toothpick comes out mostly clean, the bread is ready!
- Add mix-ins. Elevate the texture of the banana bread by adding some chopped walnuts, chocolate, or even berries. You can swirl some cream cheese, peanut butter, or almond butter through the top.
Storage instructions
To store: If you intend to enjoy your banana bread within two days, it can be stored at room temperature in a sealed container. Store it in the fridge for up to 1 week to keep it longer.
To freeze: Place loaf slices in a ziplock bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Frequently asked questions
Almond flour doesn’t rise as well as traditional flour when baking powder is added to it. However, it provides some structure.
If you find your banana bread dense, it’s because of over-baking. Remember, the banana bread continues baking as it cools in the pan.
If you notice the top of the banana bread is browning too soon, cover it with tin foil around the 20-minute mark.
More banana bread recipes to try
- Blueberry banana bread
- 4 ingredient banana bread
- Protein banana bread
- Chocolate chip banana bread
- Low calorie banana bread
If you tried this Almond Flour Banana Bread recipe or any other recipe on my website, please rate the recipe and let me know how it went in the comments below. It really helps others thinking of making the recipe.
Almond Flour Banana Bread
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Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour blanched almond flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar or any granulated sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 large bananas mashed
- 2 large eggs or flax eggs * See notes
- 1/2 cup coconut oil or butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease and line a loaf pan and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add your almond flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon and mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together your banana, eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Combine your wet and dry ingredients and mix until combined. If using chocolate chips, fold them through at the end.
- Transfer the batter into the lined pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer comes out mostly clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the loaf cool completely, before slicing it up.
Outstanding ☝️♨️
I like the fact that the recipe asks for very little sugar. Keep making recipes like this one. I give it a five star 😋
I have never left a comment before on an online site but this recipe is AMAZING seriously. I have tried so many others and this one is it!! I added walnuts and left out the chocolate chips. Thanks for posting and I look forward to trying some of your other recipes.
We can’t stop baking it. It turned out so good and moist. One of the best banana breads we’ve had.
Just made this. Beautiful. Lovely flavour. It’s defo a keeper!
This banana bread is by far the best tasting item I’ve ever baked that is Keto. I’m so happy I have 4 more bananas getting old so I can bake some more.
We enjoyed this recipe, It was easy and delicious. I modified sightly by using 1/2 coconut oil and 1/2 grass fed butter, added approx. 1 Tablespoon of unsweetened apple sauce, and 2 teaspoons of maple syrup and an extra tablespoon of almond flour. It required longer baking time but came out great.
Made and used 2 scoops of protein powder and Splenda for the sweetener. Omitted the chocolate chips and added cashews. It turned out so decadent and moist. Will be making this on a regular basis!
We loved the texture of this banana bread! I baked it in a quiche pan so able to cut into wedges. I added an extra teaspoon of vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the wet ingredients. Also, 1/2 c. of Guittard extra dark chocolate baking chips (63%) and 3/4 c. chopped walnuts. Walnuts give it a great mouth feel, and dark chips a pop of rich flavor!! This is a keeper!
Wow so good! Made with flax seed egg, slight dash of honey instead of sugar, with chopped dark chocolate bar. Made into large muffin format and added a slice of fresh banana in center of each. Definitely will save for future every time. New favorite recipe.
I used more banana than called for and it still turned out great.
My family loves this recipe, didn’t know it was low carb!
This recipe is wonderful!! The bread is moist and very delicious! I put some chopped pecans and tiny cinnamon chips from an Amish store. Then put more on top. Definitely a keeper!
Really good recipe! I used 1/4 cup mixed butter and coconut oil, and 1/4 cup apple sauce and it was moist and tasty.
this recipe is such a hit. i didn`t have almond flour the other day but regular flour and my 15 year old craved banana bread and she hated it! once you make this recipe, no other banana bread ever does justice! I love `thebigmansworld` and my brother even got my his book. #hugefan
You are a gem!
Hello. My husband made your banana nut bread for me. It is Delicious!!! I had gastric sleeve so im trying to keep up with what i eat and nutritional values. How many slices should you get and how many oz should each piece be? Thanks!!
Have made your almond flour banana muffins and love them,can I use this same recipe and make banana bread instead
Yes you can!