Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Almond Flour Banana Bread, a healthy yet scrumptious treat that’s perfect for any occasion. This low-carb loaf is made with ripe bananas and almond flour, delivering a fluffy texture and subtle sweetness from maple syrup and cinnamon. With just 210 calories and only 9 net carbs per serving, this banana bread is a guilt-free indulgence that fits seamlessly into breakfast, brunch, or snack time. Whether you’re enjoying it fresh out of the oven or toasted with your favorite nut butter, this recipe promises to satisfy your cravings while keeping your nutritional goals in check.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted; can substitute with butter or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or other favorite add-ins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it with butter.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
- 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 chocolate chips or desired add-ins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 68g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg