Description
This Almond Flour Banana Bread is a delicious gluten-free and paleo-friendly option for a healthier sweet treat. Made with ripe bananas, almond flour, and natural sweeteners, this moist and flavorful banana bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 large ripe bananas (mashed)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups almond flour
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the eggs, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract, whisk until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50–60 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra moisture, add ¼ cup Greek yogurt or applesauce to the batter.
- This bread is naturally gluten-free and works well for paleo and keto diets with low-carb sweetener substitutions.
- Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.