Almond Butter Banana Bread with Almond Flour

Use up your ripe bananas and make this almond butter banana bread. It’s both paleo and gluten free as it is made from a mixture almond flour, almond butter and bananas of course. You only need 8 ingredients that you probably already have on hand!

Ingredients you’ll need to make almond butter banana bread

• Blanched almond flour is the main flour
• Cinnamon adds flavor
• Baking soda helps puff up this easy banana bread
• Eggs help bind all the ingredients together
• Mashed overripe banana is a must for this recipe
• Almond butter adds texture and moisture
• Vanilla extract enhances all the flavors
• A splash of lemon juice to react with the baking soda

Why you’ll love almond butter banana bread

• Almond butter banana bread doesn’t have added sweetener as it’s naturally sweetened with bananas.

• This recipe is gluten free and grain free.

• Gluten free banana bread is made from blanched almond flour.

• It is a great way to use up your brown bananas.

• This healthy banana bread is freezer friendly so you can save it for a later date!

• Additionally, try this whole wheat banana bread!

How to make almond flour banana bread

Making banana bread is super easy, just follow the few steps below.

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it with cooking spray. I used a 4×8 loaf pan.

• Add the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl add the almond flour, cinnamon and baking soda. Mix and set aside.

• Add the wet ingredients. In a large mixing bowl add your eggs, mashed banana, creamy almond butter, vanilla extract and lemon juice. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.

• Pour the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients and fold just until combined. Feel free to add in mix in’s now (chocolate chips, walnuts, and raisins are a few favorites).

• Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes.

• Let the loaf cool before slicing. Enjoy!

Tips for making the best almond butter banana bread

First, make sure to use creamy almond butter! For this recipe you’ll need 1/2 cup of creamy almond butter. Since natural creamy almond butter tends to be very oily, make sure to give it a good stir before measuring.

Secondly, use blanched almond flour. Blanched almond flour is made with almonds with the skins removed. And using finely ground blanched almond flour makes this bread have the perfect consistency.

Finally, make sure the bananas are overripe and brown! The spottier the better because they add the perfect amount of sweetness!

Some baking supplies needed for gluten free banana bread

You will need a few simple baking items to make this delicious loaf.

• 3.5×7.5 or 4×8 loaf pan, either loaf pan size will work
• Cooking spray, use cooking spray to grease your pan or you can use parchment paper
• 2 mixing bowls, mixing bowls will be used to mix dry and wet ingredients separately
• In addition to the ingredients above, you will need a set of measuring cups and measuring spoons

Variations and mix ins

Don’t want plain banana bread? Add in some mix ins below.

• Add an additional teaspoon of cinnamon for an extra punch of spice
• Or if you’re a chocolate lover, add in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips
• Also you can add in 1/2 cup of raisins to add fruity sweetness
• Substitute the almond butter of peanut butter!
• You can sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts on top before baking to add a nutty crunch

Frequently asked questions

Is almond flour gluten free?

Yes! Almond flour is a naturally gluten free flour. Since it’s made from almonds, it is gluten free, grain free and paleo friendly.

How to make banana bread?

Making banana bread is very easy. Just make sure you have overripe brown bananas as they mix in really well and add an all natural sweetness. I have outlined how to make banana bread in the instructions below.

Is almond flour healthy?

Almond flour has many added benefits. Since it is made from ground up almonds, it has all the benefits of natural raw almonds. Almond flour is loaded with healthy fats, fiber and protein. They also have nutrients like Vitamin E and magnesium.

Is banana bread healthy?

Banana bread recipes definitely vary so, it can depend on the ingredients and sugar content. This healthy banana bread recipe is loaded with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, almond butter, and bananas. It also doesn’t have any added sweeteners.

Other delicious banana recipes by Brae’s Bites

If you love baked goods with bananas make sure to try some these recipes below!

• Naturally sweetened paleo banana bread
• Gluten free peanut butter banana muffins
• Paleo spinach banana muffins

Did you make this easy banana bread?

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