Whether you need a gluten-free banana bread recipe or one with chocolate chips in it, this almond flour banana bread is the best. It is a very soft and sweet bread that is the perfect thing to indulge in when you are craving dessert.
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Banana bread is one of those recipes you learn to make when your bananas are too ripe. My family loves eating it for breakfast, and I don’t mind letting them. Since this is made with almond flour, it’s a high-protein recipe that’s actually good for them.
There are lots of ways you can make banana bread – this one is paleo and doesn’t have any artificial sugar. My recipe is a pretty classic one. It’s banana nut bread – but instead of all-purpose flour, I used almond flour. I added some dark chocolate chips for even more flavor.
I even have an eggless option for you if you are allergic to eggs.
Ingredients
All of the specific ingredient amounts are listed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Here is what you will need from the grocery store before you begin:
- Fine Almond Flour
- Dark Chocolate Chips
- Flaxseed Meal
- Baking Soda
- Baking Powder
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Walnuts
- Bananas
- Ghee or butter
- Vanilla extract
The walnuts are optional. I think they give the bread extra protein and texture. I love making banana nut bread and walnuts are the best nuts for sweet breads.
You can use either ghee or butter interchangeably. I prefer ghee because it is easier to digest since it is dairy-free.
Almond Flour Banana Bread Tips
To prevent the banana bread from sticking to the pan, use plenty of parchment paper. I place enough paper in the pan so that there is extra sticking out of the top.
If you don’t have parchment paper, you can also grease the bottom and sides of the pan with oil or cooking spray. Make sure you spray it liberally and don’t miss any spots.
You will know it’s fully cooked when you stick a toothpick into the middle of the bread and it comes out clean.
Instructions
The entire recipe with all the detail instructions are in the printable recipe card just a little further down. First, I have some photos of the entire process so that you can make your bread along with me and see what it looks like at each step.
In a large mixing bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together (1,2).
In another mixing bowl, mash the bananas and mix them up with the eggs, ghee, and vanilla (3, 4, 5, 6).
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir everything gently, just until it is well combined (7,8).
Pour this mixture into the bread pan that is already greased or has parchment paper in it. Sprinkle the rest of the chocolate chips on top (9, 10).
Then, bake the bread at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes. When it’s done, let the bread cool on a cooling rack for about 15 minutes.
How To Make Banana Bread Without Eggs
If you want to make eggless banana bread, just follow these steps.
- Whisk together 3 tablespoons of flaxseed meal with 9 tablespoons of water.
- Allow this mixture to sit for 5 minutes.
Add that entire mixture to the banana bread batter instead of the eggs.
Please remember that it is normal for the middle of the eggless banana bread to sink a bit as the cake cools down.
FAQ
No, this recipe is not a low-carb or keto recipe as it is because it uses dark chocolate chips that are not sugar-free. If you use sugar-free chocolate chips, this can certainly be a low-carb recipe. Just make sure you track the carbs you eat since this is still fairly high in carbs thanks to the bananas.
The best way to store banana bread is on the counter at room temperature. Just make sure and cover it up with foil or plastic wrap or a lid. This will last about a week.
Yes, you can freeze this bread. To do that, just wrap it tightly in aluminum foil and store it in a sealed zipper freezer bag. It will last about 6 months in the freezer.
The best way to help your bananas ripen faster is to place them in a paper bag for about a day.
Look for ultra-fine blanched almond flour. Do not use almond meal. Almond meal has bits of the nut skins in it, so it will make the bread have a grainy texture.
Similar Recipes
If you enjoyed this almond flour banana bread, then you will enjoy these baked recipes too.
- Instant Pot Banana Bread
- Instant Pot Zucchini Bread
- Healthy Quinoa Almond Date Truffles
- Almond Flour Brownies
Recipe
Almond Flour Banana Bread
Equipment
- 9 X 5 bread pan
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups fine almond flour
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup flaxseed meal
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped (optional)
- 3 very ripe bananas or 1 cup mashed
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons ghee oil or butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings (optional)
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9 X 5 bread pan with parchment paper. Note: You can also grease the bottom and sides with oil or cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork, add eggs, ghee, vanilla. Mix well and then add in the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is just combined.
- Pour the mixture into the bread pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top. Bake for 350 degrees for 30 mins or until a wooden skewer comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool on a cooling rack for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into slices
Ruby says
Hi, do we need to add the flaxseed meal if we are using eggs? I was confused because the ingredient list has both listed, thanks
Archana says
I add a little for added nutrition, you can skip it.
Fatima says
This is a lovely recipe I will definitely give it a try
Can I add chia seeds instead of flaxseed???
Archana says
If you are making the banana bread with eggs then you may add chia seeds. If you are using an eggless recipe then flaxseeds are a must as they substitute the egg.
Farida V Gandevia says
can we use all purpose flour instead of almond flour and can we skip the flaxseed meal pls?
Archana says
yes for both!
Sheena says
Hi Archana, I love the recipe and would like to try it but my kids wont eat bananas in the bread.
Can that be replaced?
Archana says
I am sorry I have not tried without bananas.
CP says
Can I use regular flour instead and still follow this recipe? Also, can I use white chocolate chips?
Archana says
Yes for both 🙂
Vsh Kaur (ajayvsh hemnani) says
Turned out amazing and was a huge hit with my 4 year old. Loved that it was perfectly sweet without any added sugar. I used semi sweet choc chips instead of dark choc ones. Thank you so much!
Shweta says
Can I make almond flour at home by grinding peeled almonds?
Archana says
yes but you will have to grind it pretty fine.
D says
Alternative for flax seed meal please, I have flax seed, is the flax seed meal doable at home, instructions please
Archana says
Yes you can grind the flax seeds to make the meal.
Jennifet says
I’m keto will try it the keto way