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Almond Butter Banana Bread with Almond Flour

caitlinbrae — Wed, 26 May 2021 22:13:26 +0000

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!

Did you make this easy banana bread?

If you make this almond butter banana bread, I would really appreciate a review! You can also find and follow me on Instagram and Pinterest. I would love for you to follow along and share what you make: tag me @braesbites. I love hearing from you!

Almond Flour Banana Bread with Almond Butter

Use up your ripe bananas and make this almond flour 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!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword almond butter banana bread, Almond flour banana bread, Banana Bread, easy banana bread, Healthy Banana Bread, Paleo Banana Bread

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Servings

Calories 244kcal

Equipment

3.5×7.5 loaf pan or 4×8 loaf pan

Ingredients

2 cups blanched almond flour
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp baking soda
3 eggs
1 cup mashed banana
½ cup creamy almond butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a 4×8 loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl add the almond flour, cinnamon and baking soda. Mix and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl add your eggs, mashed banana, creamy almond butter, vanilla extract and lemon juice. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.
Now pour your 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 of my favorites).
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes.
Let the loaf cool before slicing. Enjoy!

Nutrition

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Almond Flour Banana Bread (with cinnamon crumble)

caitlinbrae — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:57:16 +0000

Almond flour banana bread is made paleo and gluten free. It is made from a mixture of almond flour and tapioca flour! It is slightly sweet, super soft, and absolutely delicious!

Almond flour banana bread

When I go grocery shopping I always grab an extra bunch of bananas for baking. I wait until they turn ripe and spotty brown and then use them for recipes! There are endless ways to use ripe bananas and I love incorporating them into baked goods.

So, what is almond flour banana bread? Well it’s made from almond flour, duh! What I love about using almond flour for this recipe is that it pairs nicely with tapioca flour. The combination of these flours makes perfectly textured baked goods.

This almond flour banana bread also has a cinnamon crumble topping which is the cherry on top.

Ingredients needed for almond flour banana bread

You will need the below ingredients to make this healthy banana bread recipe!

almond flour and tapioca flour are the two main flours used in this healthy banana bread
A bit of cinnamon enhances the flavor
Baking powder and baking soda are both used to help this healthy banana bread rise
A pinch of salt
Mashed banana, of course! Make sure they are ripe
Either coconut oil OR butter can be used as the baking fat
Eggs help hold everything together
Lastly, vanilla extract helps enhance the flavor

You’ll love this banana bread recipe with almond flour

What I love about this recipe is that it is made from a mixture of almond flour and tapioca flour.

So, why do I use almond flour?

My family and I started baking with almond flour a few years back when my mom starting eating paleo. She cut out all grains and still eats paleo to this day!

We started to learn how to bake with almond flour and other grain free flours and have to continued to use these flours over the last few years.

Tapioca flour is another great gluten free flour. It is quite a starchy flour and pairs nicely with almond flour to create perfectly textured baked goods.

What makes almond flour healthier?

What I love about almond flour is it that made with only one ingredient: ground almonds!

Almond flour has become a popular alternative to regular flour or whole wheat flour and I love incorporating it into my baked goods.

It is lower in carb and higher in fat content than traditional flour but it also has many other nutrients like vitamin E and magnesium!

How to store this healthy banana bread?

This banana bread is best enjoyed the same day!

Or feel free to store it in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for 3 months.

I like pre slicing my banana bread and storing it in the freezer! It makes it super easy to remove a slice or two from the freezer, defrost, and enjoy.

Other banana recipes you’ll love

If you love this gluten free banana bread, definitely try some of my other favorite recipes below.

Healthy Banana Chocolate Muffins

Gluten Free Banana Bread with Almond Butter

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Paleo Spinach Banana Muffins

Did you make this cinnamon banana bread recipe?

If you made this cinnamon banana bread recipe, I would love to hear how you like them! Please leave a rating and a review down below!

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Almond Flour Banana Bread (with cinnamon crumble)

Almond flour banana bread is made paleo and gluten free. It is made from a mixture of almond flour and tapioca flour! It is slightly sweet, super soft, and absolutely delicious!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Banana Bread, Gluten Free Banana Bread, Healthy Banana Bread, Paleo Banana Bread

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Servings

Calories 325kcal

Equipment

Loaf pan

Ingredients

2 ¼ cup almond flour
½ cup tapioca flour
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 cup mashed banana
½ cup coconut sugar
¼ cup coconut oil
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla

cinnamon streusel topping

⅔ cup almond flour
¼ cup coconut sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp coconut oil melted

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line your loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving paper on either side for easy removal. I used a 5×10 loaf pan. You can use other size loaf pans you will just have to adjust your baking time.
First, make your cinnamon streusel topping. In a small bowl combine almond flour, coconut sugar and cinnamon. Stir to combine then add in the coconut oil. Stir until you have a crumbly mixture and set aside.
In a medium bowl combine your dry ingredients: almond flour, tapioca flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl combine the mashed banana, coconut sugar, coconut oil, eggs and vanilla with a whisk. Whisk until smooth and combined.
Pour the dry flour ingredients into the wet mixture and fold until combined.
Pour batter into your prepared loaf and top with the cinnamon streusel topping. Place pan in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Let the bread cool, remove from the pan, slice, and enjoy!

Nutrition

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