Coconut Flour Banana Bread
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My coconut flour banana bread is moist, fluffy, and made in just one bowl! Naturally gluten-free and lower in carbs, it’s healthy, delicious, and so easy to make.

If you are after the best coconut flour banana bread recipe, you’ve come to the right place. It’s a little more moist than my almond flour banana bread and lower in carbs than my protein banana bread, but it is full of sweet banana flavor. Overall, it’s moist, fluffy, and has a subtle crumb, which only coconut flour can give. It’s so easy to make and even easier to eat.
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Why I love this recipe
- Quick and easy. Everything is made in one bowl, and the prep time is almost non-existent.
- Best texture. Moist, fluffy, and with a gorgeous crumb.
- No strange ingredients. It’s fair to say some coconut flour bread calls for strange thickeners and extracts, but not this one.
- It’s healthy. My banana bread is gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb.
If you love coconut flour recipes as much as we do, try my coconut flour muffins, coconut flour cake, coconut flour cookies, and coconut flour brownies next.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“This recipe was absolutely amazing! So moist and delicious! I added walnuts for crunch, and it was delish! Thank you for this fantastic recipe!” – Nat
Key Ingredients
- Coconut flour. The key ingredient. Be sure to sift the flour well to ensure there are no clumps throughout.
- Almond flour. You must use blanched almond flour, not almond meal. The former ensures the loaf is lighter and has a tender crumb, whereas the almond meal leaves the bread heavy and dense.
- Baking powder and baking soda. Both are used to help the bread rise slightly and ensure it cooks evenly.
- Cinnamon. A must for any good banana bread recipe!
- Ripe bananas. The riper your bananas are, the sweeter your bread will be!
- Maple syrup. Gives sweetness to the bread and helps to keep it moist. You can also use agave nectar.
- Vanilla extract. What is banana bread without a dash of vanilla added to it?
- Coconut oil. Be sure to use refined coconut oil so there is no coconut flavor.
- Eggs. Room temperature eggs.
- Frosting. Optional, but I like to spread a thick layer of vanilla frosting on top with shaved coconut flakes.
Find the printable recipe with measurements below.
How to make coconut flour banana bread
Step 1- Make the batter. Whisk dry ingredients in a small bowl. In a large bowl, mix remaining ingredients until smooth.
Step 2- Assemble. Transfer the batter into a lined loaf pan.
Step 3- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a skewer comes out mostly clean.

Arman’s recipe tips
- The batter is VERY thick. Do not be concerned when transferring it into the loaf pan. Once it is baked, it will be thick and moist in the middle.
- Add 1-2 inches of parchment paper overhanging from all sides of the loaf pan. This makes the removal of the banana bread easy and mess-free!
- Do not over-mix the batter. Gently fold through the ingredients until just combined. Overmixing can make the mixture a little rubbery once its baked.
- Add mix-ins. Fold through 1/2 cup of your favorite nuts for some added texture and crunch.

Frequently asked questions
For this recipe, coconut flour is key to achieving the perfect texture and flavor. If you’d like to use all-purpose flour, try my vegan gluten-free banana bread.
Both coconut and almond flour must be used in this recipe. The two flours balance each other out for a fluffy loaf.
More banana bread recipes
- Raspberry Banana Bread
- Blueberry Banana Bread
- Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread
- Strawberry Banana Bread
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Cottage cheese banana bread
If you tried this Coconut Flour Banana Bread recipe or any other recipe on The Big Man’s World, please rate the recipe and let me know how it went in the comments below. It really helps others thinking of making the recipe.

Coconut Flour Banana Bread
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Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 large bananas
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coconut oil softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting * See notes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160C/320F. Cover a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the coconut flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon, and set aside. In a separate bowl, add the mashed bananas, maple syrup, and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a third mixing bowl, add your softened coconut oil and eggs and beat until smooth and combined. Fold through your banana/syrup mixture until combined. Gently fold through your dry ingredients until just combined.
- Transfer the banana bread batter into the lined pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a skewer comes out the center clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan completely. Once cooled, frost if desired.














I followed the recipe as listed and the bread came out crumbly and dry. I would not make it again.
Hi Danielle- I’m sorry to hear you didn’t have success with it. Did you use the correct almond flour (blanched/superfine)? I find that’s important for the bread to turn out moist and not crumbly. I’d love to troubleshoot what may have gone wrong 🙂
Would love to try more of your recipes!!..
Please do, Maria- I’m glad you’ve enjoyed this coconut flour banana bread recipe!