Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Almond Flour Banana Bread, a perfect fusion of ripe bananas and nutty almond flour. This soft and fluffy bread is a healthier option for any occasion, boasting only 210 calories and 9 net carbs per serving. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this low-carb banana bread will impress both health-conscious eaters and sweet-toothed lovers alike. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup, it offers a guilt-free treat that’s quick to prepare and customizable to your liking with add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Enjoy a slice warm with nut butter or topped with fresh fruits for a wholesome experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 3 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it with butter.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas; whisk until combined.
- In another bowl, mix almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; combine with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in optional add-ins like chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack; cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg