Healthy Banana Bread with Almond Flour
A delicious and nutritious banana bread made with almond flour, perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas Make sure they are ripe with brown spots for sweetness.
- 2 cups almond flour Can substitute with coconut flour or gluten-free blend.
- 2 pieces eggs Can substitute with flax eggs or chia seeds.
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup For a vegan option, use maple syrup.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it's fresh for better rising.
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional) Adds extra flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Gather all ingredients before starting the preparation.
Mixing
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the eggs, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the mashed bananas and whisk until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze individual slices tightly wrapped.