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    Home » Breakfast

    Almond Flour Banana Bread

    Published: Dec 15, 2020 · Modified: Feb 4, 2022 by Archana · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 36 Comments

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    Anyone else disappointed when they don't find overripe bananas on the counter so there’s an excuse to make banana bread?? I adore this quintessential quickbread so much that I could eat it Every. Single. Day. 

    That’s why I created this dynamite gluten-free, protein-rich, Almond Flour Banana Bread with NO ADDED SUGAR, but ALL OF THE DELICIOUS! So my family and I could enjoy this tender sweet bread full of good-for-you ingredients wherever we want!

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    chocolate chip banana bread in a loaf pan

    So many banana breads might as well be cakes--full of processed sugar and fat. Sure, these kinds of treats are ok occasionally but are far from part of a healthy diet. 

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    This Healthy Banana Bread is soft, satisfying, and just perfectly naturally sweet. It also isn’t hiding bad-for-you ingredients under the guise of a wholesome snack. These are real ingredients full of nutrients that I feel great about my family enjoying!

    Protein from Almond Flour, healthy Omega-3 fatty acids from flaxseed meal, ghee, and walnuts, Potassium from bananas, Antioxidants from dark chocolate, and Anti-inflammatory compounds in cinnamon are packed into this mighty, but humble loaf. 

    Banana bread is the ultimate breakfast, snack, and dessert. It is portable and perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or packed into a lunchbox. A slice of this banana bread also makes an awesome after-school snack. And when you’re craving something sweet, either during that afternoon slump or after dinner, this protein-packed loaf hits the spot--without the dreaded sugar high and crash.

    NO EGGS NO PROBLEM

    My Almond Flour Banana Bread is gluten-free, paleo, and free of added sugars. Allergic to eggs? NO PROBLEM! Check the recipe card for an eggless version!

    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 sweetbreads.

    You can use either ghee or butter interchangeably. I prefer ghee because it is easier to digest since it is lactose-free.

    Tips

    • To prevent the banana bread from sticking to the pan, use parchment paper. This also makes cleanup easy
    • 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.
    • Almond flour bread takes a longer time to bake. To make sure that it's fully cooked, stick a toothpick into the middle of the bread and it comes out clean.
    sliced of banana chocolate bread

    Instructions

    The entire recipe with all the detailed instructions is 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).

    dry ingredients for banana bread

    In another mixing bowl, mash the bananas and mix them up with the eggs, ghee, and vanilla (3, 4, 5, 6).

    mixing eggs with bananas

    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.

    Pouring batter in pan

    Eggless Banana Bread

    Here is how to make banana bread without eggs:

    1. Whisk together 3 tablespoons of flaxseed meal with 9 tablespoons of water.
    2. Allow this mixture to sit for 5 minutes.
    3. 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

    Is this a keto-friendly recipe?

    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.

    How do you store banana bread?

    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.

    Can you freeze it?

    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.

    How do you ripen bananas faster?

    The best way to help your bananas ripen faster is to place them in a paper bag for about a day.

    What type of almond flour is best for baking?

    Look for ultra-fine blanched almond flour. Do not use almond meal as it 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
    banana bread in a loaf pan

    Recipe

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    Almond Flour Banana Bread

    Gluten free banana bread with almond flour
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Cooling Time10 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Breads, Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 355kcal
    Author: Archana Mundhe

    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 ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon kosher 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 to 40 minutes 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

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    Notes

    Eggless Option:
    Whisk together 3 tablespoons flaxseed meal + 9 tablespoons of water. Allow to sit for 5 mins and add instead of eggs. Note: It is normal for the middle of the eggless banana bread to sink a bit as the cake cools down.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Author: Archana

    Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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    1. Ruby says

      December 16, 2020 at 9:11 am

      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

      Reply
      • Archana says

        December 16, 2020 at 2:42 pm

        I add a little for added nutrition, you can skip it.

        Reply
        • Fatima says

          January 11, 2021 at 10:54 pm

          This is a lovely recipe I will definitely give it a try
          Can I add chia seeds instead of flaxseed???

          Reply
          • Archana says

            January 12, 2021 at 11:17 am

            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.

            Reply
    2. Farida V Gandevia says

      December 16, 2020 at 4:16 pm

      can we use all purpose flour instead of almond flour and can we skip the flaxseed meal pls?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        December 17, 2020 at 4:30 pm

        yes for both!

        Reply
    3. Sheena says

      December 16, 2020 at 5:26 pm

      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?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        December 17, 2020 at 4:30 pm

        I am sorry I have not tried without bananas.

        Reply
    4. CP says

      December 19, 2020 at 12:42 am

      Can I use regular flour instead and still follow this recipe? Also, can I use white chocolate chips?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        December 21, 2020 at 5:42 pm

        Yes for both 🙂

        Reply
    5. Vsh Kaur (ajayvsh hemnani) says

      December 22, 2020 at 1:21 am

      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!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Shweta says

      December 23, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      Can I make almond flour at home by grinding peeled almonds?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        December 23, 2020 at 6:10 pm

        yes but you will have to grind it pretty fine.

        Reply
    7. D says

      December 29, 2020 at 9:17 pm

      Alternative for flax seed meal please, I have flax seed, is the flax seed meal doable at home, instructions please

      Reply
      • Archana says

        December 30, 2020 at 12:49 pm

        Yes you can grind the flax seeds to make the meal.

        Reply
    8. Jennifet says

      December 30, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      I'm keto will try it the keto way

      Reply
    9. Supriya says

      January 28, 2021 at 7:17 pm

      Can I make muffins out of this recipe? How will it change the temp and cook time?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        January 29, 2021 at 11:25 am

        Yes, you can make these as muffins. Cook them for 12 to 15 minutes. Depending on the size of your muffin mold you may need more or less time. Check on them after 10 mins and then add time as needed.

        Reply
    10. SR says

      February 15, 2021 at 8:50 pm

      Great recipe, I added a 1/2 cup of monkfruit sugar because I left out the chocolate chips. But it took much longer than 30 minutes to bake, closer to 50-55 minutes.4 stars

      Reply
    11. Manju Gupta says

      February 19, 2021 at 7:49 pm

      Made it today,came out very good.Thanks for sharing the recipe

      Reply
    12. Chilly says

      April 17, 2021 at 3:16 am

      Hey... The recipe seems perfect. . Eager to try.. Wanted to know can i ue half the recipe n make it in a 6 inch round pan... Any changes to be done for that??

      Reply
      • Archana says

        April 18, 2021 at 7:44 am

        Yes you can half the recipe. You will have to adjust the bake time.

        Reply
    13. KP says

      February 04, 2022 at 1:27 pm

      You wrote that ghee is dairy free but that’s not correct. It’s lactose free but not dairy free. Please correct that because it’s incorrect. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        February 04, 2022 at 4:29 pm

        Agree with you! I have corrected it.

        Reply
    14. Suvarna Purkar says

      February 22, 2022 at 6:02 pm

      Tried this receipe and it turned out fantastic!
      It’s super healthy, tasty and easy to make to!
      Loved it!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        February 22, 2022 at 9:00 pm

        Thank you Suvarna!

        Reply
    15. Madhura says

      March 09, 2022 at 1:35 pm

      Hi, Nice recipe. I tries it today. But it did jot get fully cooked for more than an hour of baking. I tried eggless version. Is it supposed to happen? And toothpick was coming out clean even after 30 min.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        March 09, 2022 at 6:37 pm

        Hi Madhura, I am so sorry, I am not sure why it did fully cook. What kind of pan were you using?

        Reply
    16. Vidya Angeri says

      March 09, 2022 at 2:46 pm

      Can this be backed in the instant pot?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        March 09, 2022 at 6:37 pm

        I would not recommend this in the Instant Pot. Try my Instant Pot Banana Bread recipe - https://ministryofcurry.com/vegan-banana-bread-instant-pot/

        Reply
    17. Vidya Angeri says

      March 10, 2022 at 11:16 am

      Tried this yesterday. I didn't have chocolate chips or walnuts. The bananas weren't ripe enough. Still turned out great :). Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

        Thank you for the feedback!

        Reply
    18. Poo says

      August 01, 2022 at 11:57 am

      Do we need to use chocolate chips? If not using chocolate chips, then do I need to substitute with anything else? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        August 01, 2022 at 12:38 pm

        Chocolate chips are not necessary. You can add 2 to 3 tablespoons of brown sugar for sweetness.

        Reply
    19. Radhika says

      October 04, 2022 at 5:04 pm

      Easy to make, fail proof recipe. Smells great and tastes even better!5 stars

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 05, 2022 at 9:46 pm

        Thank you Radhika

        Reply

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