Description
Gluten-free almond flour banana bread is a modern take on the traditional banana bread recipe, swapping regular flour for almond flour. Almond flour is a great gluten-free alternative because it’s made from finely ground almonds, making it rich in healthy fats, protein, and fiber. This bread is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and optional maple syrup or honey, making it a healthier option for those looking to avoid refined sugars.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups super fine blanched almond flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Prep the Oven & Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment or grease well with oil or butter.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Add eggs, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla. Whisk until fully combined.
3. Add Dry Ingredients
- Stir in almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips if using.
4. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips on top before baking. This bread keeps well at room temperature for 2–3 days, or in the freezer for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 70g)
- Calories: ~220
- Sugar: ~12g
- Sodium: ~120mg
- Fat: ~14g
- Saturated Fat: ~1g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~20g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~6g
- Cholesterol: Low
Keywords: Almond Flour Banana Bread, Gluten-Free Banana Bread, Paleo Banana Bread, Healthy Banana Bread