Description
Homemade almond flour banana bread delivers rich, nutty comfort with classic sweet banana goodness. Classic comfort meets healthy baking, creating a delightful treat perfect for morning coffee or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups almond flour
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ¼ cups)
- 3 large eggs
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Extras:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by adjusting the rack to the middle position and warming it to 350F (175C). Coat a standard loaf pan with a light layer of oil or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Transform ripe bananas into a silky puree using a fork or potato masher. Incorporate eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture achieves a uniform, glossy consistency.
- In a separate vessel, sift together almond flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Ensure all dry components are evenly distributed to prevent clumping.
- Gently merge the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, using a spatula to fold carefully. Stir just until the flour disappears, avoiding overmixing which can create a dense texture.
- Optional: Introduce chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips, folding them delicately throughout the batter for added texture and flavor complexity.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a wooden skewer or toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, enabling it to set and cool slightly. Carefully lift the bread using parchment edges or invert onto a wire cooling rack.
- Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing to ensure clean, neat pieces that hold their shape.
Notes
- Swap sweeteners easily by using alternative liquid sweeteners like agave or date syrup for different flavor profiles.
- Ensure ultra-moist texture by using very ripe, almost black bananas with maximum natural sweetness and softness.
- Create gluten-free variation by double-checking all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially baking soda and vanilla extract.
- Boost nutritional value by adding optional mix-ins like chia seeds, hemp hearts, or ground flaxseed for extra protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg