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Yes, banana bread that actually has no flour and no grains in it! This is the best gluten-free flourless banana bread, ideal for those with a sweet tooth. It’s also grain-free, high in healthy fats, and has no added sugar.
Everyone needs to have a good banana bread recipe. But, no matter how many I tried, they didn’t satisfy what I was searching for.
That is why I decided to create this flourless banana bread.
This easy-to-follow recipe swaps traditional flour for a mix of naturally gluten-free ingredients, delivering a moist and indulgent banana bread.
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Pin ItAnd there is absolutely NO FLOUR in this recipe, of any sort! Not even oats!
So, if you are looking for the best treat to have with your afternoon coffee, or you simply want to impress your guests (in a healthy way), this is a must-try recipe.
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From Janet Thomas: “I made this, it was easy to throw together, tasted great and stayed moist for days. Thankfully everyone else in the house dismissed it without trying it, they assumed it was going to be a healthy and bland concoction, so I had it all to myself and it was as good when I finished it four days later as it was the day I baked it. Great recipe”
Table of Contents
Ingredients and Substitutes
Ripe bananas, mashed (3) – Spotty bananas work best since they are sweeter. You can also use apple sauce.
Drippy peanut butter (1 cup) – If peanut butter isn’t your thing, you can use almond butter or sunflower butter.
Eggs (2) – You’ll need to use eggs here.
Baking powder (1 tsp)
Walnuts or pecans, chopped (1/4 cup) – Swap with sunflower seeds or chia seeds.
Dark chocolate, chopped (2 oz) – Try using cacao nibs for extra crunch and flavor.
How to Make Flourless Banana Bread
Step 1. Preheat your oven to 350F. Grab a loaf tin and spray it with oil. In a large bowl, place the bananas and mash them.
Step 2. Add the eggs, peanut butter, and baking powder.
Step 3. Give everything a good mix.
Step 4. Fold in the walnuts or peanuts.
Step 5. Mix everything thoroughly again.
Step 6. Pour the batter into the loaf tin.
Step 7. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the batter.
Step 8. Place in the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes. Once it cooks, let it cool down before slicing and serving. If you notice that the top of the bread is browning very quickly, cover it with foil to prevent it from burning. Check whether you need to cover it with foil after around 20 minutes.
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How I Modify This Banana Bread
Want to make this recipe your own? Here are some ways to modify this banana bread.
- Add Fruit: Toss in some dried cranberries, raisins, or a handful of fresh blueberries.
- Spice it Up: Add a pinch of cinnamon or pumpkin spice.
- Dairy-Free: Choose dairy-free chocolate to make this recipe a dairy-free alternative.
- Protein Boost: Add a scoop of protein powder or Greek yogurt to add more protein to the banana bread.
What I Serve with Banana Bread
If you want to keep your glucose levels steady, always add protein! Here are some of the options!
- Yogurt parfait
- Greek yogurt
- Freshly brewed coffee or matcha latte
- Mixed fresh berries
My Storage Tips
Place any leftovers you have in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. If you want to keep it for longer, place it in the fridge for 4-5 days.
To keep it for longer, slice your loaf and freeze it in individual portions. Wrap each slice in plastic wrap and store it in a freezer-safe container.
Keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you want to have it again, reheat it in a toaster or microwave.
My Other Flourless Breads
Flourless Banana Bread
Cals: 310 Protein: 10 Carbs: 23 Fat: 22
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup drippy peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans chopped
- 2 oz dark chocolate chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (or 320F fan). Spray a loaf tin with cooking oil.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, peanut butter, eggs and baking powder.
- Fold in the walnuts/pecans.
- Pour the batter into the loaf tin.
- Top up with chopped chocolate chips.
- Bake in the oven for 50-55 minutes. Let it cool down before slicing and serving. If you’re noticing that the top of the bread is browning up very quickly, cover the loaf pan with foil once that happens to prevent burning.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What size is the loaf tin? 8×4 or 9×5?
I used 4×9 in this example. I’d go with 8×4, the slices will be a bit bigger.
What if I don’t like peanut butter, can I just leave it out, or do I need to substitute something else for the consistency to turn out right?
You still need the nut butter; the recipe won’t work. I would do almond butter.
I had to give this recipe 5 stars, even though it fell while cooling! Probably need to cook it a little longer next time. (I microwaved each piece to cook it a little more.)
The flavor is WONDERFUL, and it’s very filling and satisfying!
What size banana
Medium to large. 🙂
Can we make it without peanut butter or what is replacement?
You can use almond butter. The nut butter is essential to this recipe to keep the bread structurally intact despite it not having any flour.
I love banana bread. This was the perfect recipe for flour free baking (an ACTUAL flour free recipe!) Not like others that just replaces regular flour with another type of flour or oats!
It was soft and sweet (without adding sweetness!) and so very tasty.
I was VERY pleasantly surprised how well it came out. This recipe will now be a staple.
Great, simple from South Florida
I made this, it was easy to throw together, tasted great and stayed moist for days. Thankfully everyone else in the house dismissed it without trying it, they assumed it was going to be a healthy and bland concoction, so I had it all to myself and it was as good when I finished it four days later as it was the day I baked it. Great recipe
Love this recipe. I have made it twice and will continue to make it. Added 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and vanilla, just to try something different. I liked it a lot with and without the added ingredients.
So glad to hear it, Kenny! Thank you for the little review!