Description
Healthy Banana Bread is a delightful and nutritious option for breakfast or snacks that everyone will love. Made with gluten-free almond flour, this moist and flavorful banana bread features ripe bananas for natural sweetness, making it a healthier alternative to traditional recipes. Perfect for busy mornings or as a cozy evening treat, this one-bowl recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Whether enjoyed plain, toasted with nut butter, or paired with fresh fruits, Healthy Banana Bread is a versatile delight that fits seamlessly into your healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium-large very ripe bananas (1 cup mashed)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/4 cup mild oil or melted butter
- 3 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5 metal loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, sweetener, oil or melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Gently fold in the almond flour until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg