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.

This almond flour banana bread is one of my favorite ways to use up spotty bananas on the counter. It bakes up tender and moist, with a nutty flavor that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible.

I’ve tested it with both almond meal and blanched almond flour, and the blanched version always gives me that bakery-style crumb I love.

Because almond flour doesn’t have gluten, the loaf doesn’t rise quite like a traditional banana bread- but the bananas and egg step in as the perfect binders. That’s a little trick I picked up when experimenting with alternative flours during culinary training, and it’s why this bread turns out so soft instead of dense. 

Table of Contents

1. Key Ingredients
2. How to make almond flour banana bread
3. Arman’s recipe tips
4. Storage instructions
5. Frequently asked questions
6. Almond Flour Banana Bread (Recipe Card)
7. More banana bread recipes

Why trust my almond flour banana bread recipe

• It’s healthier. It’s naturally gluten-free, grain-free, and higher in fiber than most loaves.
• One bowl. Which makes clean up a breeze!
• Versatile. I’ll bake a loaf on Sunday, slice it up, and my family and I will enjoy it through the week. 

Key Ingredients

• 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 (a great option if you need this to be paleo), or a brown sugar substitute. Liquid sweeteners, such as honey and maple syrup, will work, but you’ll need to add approximately 1/4 cup more almond flour to compensate.
• Baking powder. Gives a little fluffiness and a 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 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. With almond flour especially, overmixing makes the batter heavy because there’s no gluten to trap air. I stop stirring the second I don’t see streaks of flour: the batter should look a little rustic. That’s the secret to a tender crumb instead of gummy loaf. 
• Cool the bread properly. Almond flour loaves are more delicate while warm, so cooling completely in the pan sets the structure. I know it’s tempting to cut in right away, but I’ve ruined more than one loaf by slicing too son. Give it at least 30 minutes, and you’ll be rewarded with perfect slices. 
• Avoid over-baking. Quick breads always finish cooking as they cool, so pull this loaf out of the the oven when a toothpick comes out mostly clean. In my oven, the sweet spot is around 45 minutes. 
• 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

More banana bread recipes

• Blueberry banana bread
• 4 ingredient banana bread
• Protein banana bread
• Chocolate chip banana bread
• Low calorie banana bread
• 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.