Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Almond Flour Banana Bread, a deliciously moist and healthy alternative to traditional banana bread. This easy-to-make recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the nutty richness of almond flour, making it perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack. With its low-carb and gluten-free profile, this delightful loaf caters to various dietary needs while still delivering on taste. Customize it with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for a personal touch. Enjoy it warm with nut butter, fresh fruit, or a drizzle of honey for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 3 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until creamy.
- Add eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract; whisk until combined.
- Stir in almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just mixed.
- Gently fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg