Best 9 Grain Free Banana Bread Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy grain-free banana bread recipe? With rising dietary restrictions and preferences, grain-free baking has become increasingly popular, offering a tasty alternative to traditional wheat-based breads. Grain-free banana bread, in particular, has gained a loyal following due to its moist, fluffy texture and the natural sweetness derived from ripe bananas. Whether you're following a gluten-free, paleo, or low-carb diet, or simply seeking a healthier bread option, this article will guide you through the best grain-free banana bread recipes that cater to your specific needs and preferences. Get ready to indulge in a nutritious and flavorful treat that is not only satisfying but also a healthier choice for your diet.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRAIN-FREE BANANA BREAD



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Delicious, filling, and easy-to-make banana bread that's suitable for grain-free/gluten-free, dairy-free, and Paleo diets.

Provided by Amanda Austin, RDN, CLT

Categories     breads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ripe bananas
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
4 eggs
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup coconut flour
1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder*
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp unrefined sea salt
Optional: chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x5" bread pan with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine bananas, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and ground cinnamon, mixing until bananas are fairly smooth and ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Mix in eggs until combined.
  • Add almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to banana mixture. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Add in chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or other additions, if desired.
  • Transfer banana bread mixture to the parchment-lined pan (dough will be fairly thick) and bake in preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 62 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 218 grams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

GRAIN-FREE BANANA BREAD WITH CINNAMON, DATES, AND WALNUTS



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Super moist, gooey, decadent-tasting, yet deceptively healthy, this grain-free banana bread gets a baklava vibe from toasted walnuts, cinnamon, and dates.

Provided by Alanna Taylor-Tobin

Categories     Bread     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup + 2 tablespoons (65 g) walnuts ((divided use))
3 tablespoons (35 g) melted coconut oil, plus a little for the pan ((or ghee for non-vegan))
½ cup (130 g) room temperature cashew butter ((or other nut butter - try tahini for nut-free))
3 tablespoons (55 g) maple syrup
1 tablespoon (8 g) coconut sugar (or another tablespoon of maple syrup)
½ cup (135 g) mashed very ripe banana (from 1 very large or 2 smaller bananas)
3 tablespoons (40 g) plant milk
¾ teaspoon GF vanilla extract
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons Bob's Red Mill cassava flour (50 g) ((or try sweet rice or AP flour for non-paleo))
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons (40 g) Bob's Red Mill blanched almond flour ((or natural almond flour or hazelnut flour))
¼ cup (30 g) tapioca flour ((or try arrowroot flour))
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ cup pitted chopped dates
cinnamon sugar for the top (1 teaspoon maple or coconut sugar + 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon)

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350ºF. Lightly rub an 8x4 or 9x5-inch loaf pan with coconut oil and line with a sling of parchment paper.
  • Spread the walnuts on a small baking sheet and toast until golden and fragrant, 5-10 minutes. Let cool, then chop coarsely.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the nut butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, coconut oil or ghee, plant milk, and vanilla until smooth. Whisk in the banana.
  • Sift in the cassava flour, almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, adding back anything left in the strainer (the almond flour is fairly coarse so just do your best here!) Stir the batter until smooth and well-combined.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of the walnuts and all of the dates.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the remaining walnuts and the cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake until a tester inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs, 40-50 minutes, rotating the loaf halfway through for even baking. Let cool to warm or room temperature, remove from the pan, and peel away the parchment.
  • Slice and top with plant butter, flaky salt, and honey if you like (honey will make this not technically vegan). Devour with a cold glass of plant milk or a warm cup of tea or coffee.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 194 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRAIN-FREE BANANA BREAD



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A simple grain-free banana bread naturally sweetened with honey (or maple syrup)

Provided by Martha Gerez

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup chopped Brazil nuts or pecans
1 Tbsp of ground flaxseed
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp Himalayan salt
1/2 cup coconut oil, softened or melted
2 large ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
2 eggs or chia egg for a vegan version (1 Tbsp ground chia + 3 Tbsp water)
2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven at 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix the almond flour, nuts, flax, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
  • Add the oil, bananas, honey or maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla. Stir until everything is well-mixed and incorporated. Add the chocolate chips, if using.
  • Transfer the mixture into the loaf pan and bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.

GLUTEN FREE BANANA BREAD



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This recipe for grain free banana bread is light, sweet and rich. It's also vegetarian, GAPS adaptable and Paleo friendly!

Provided by Dawn Gifford

Categories     Breakfast     Dessert     Snack

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. sea salt
3/4 cup blanched almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
2 Tbsp. arrowroot flour (or cassava flour. (Omit for GAPS/SCD.))
2 Tbsp. virgin coconut oil (melted)
3 pasture-raised eggs (room temperature)
2 bananas (very ripe, about 1 cup of mashed banana)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup allergen-free chocolate chips (or chopped pecans or walnuts (optional))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F/175° C.
  • Using a whisk or fork, mix all the dry ingredients together.
  • In a separate bowl, mix all the wet ingredients together, and then mix them into the dry ingredients. If needed, you can use a stick blender or mixer to ensure the batter is well blended.
  • Oil or butter the baking pan. Add the batter to a baking dish.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until well browned and a knife inserted in the middle of the bread comes out clean.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 281 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WHOLE GRAIN HEALTHY BANANA BREAD



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Don't let the healthy name fool you, this banana bread is moist and full of flavor. Whole grains, high fiber and low fat and sugar are just the added benefits. My family devours it! This can also be made in 4 mini loaf pans, just bake for 25 to 30 minutes at the same temperature.

Provided by EILEENMA

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend
¾ cup flax seed meal
5 ripe bananas, mashed
¼ cup skim milk
¼ cup low-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons egg whites
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar blend, flax meal, bananas, milk, sour cream and egg whites until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the banana mixture until moistened. Spoon into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 253.2 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

GLUTEN-FREE BANANA BREAD



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This gluten-free banana bread recipe isn't dry and crumbly-it tastes like the real thing. I hope you try it! -Gladys Arnold, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups mashed ripe bananas (4-5 medium)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, bananas, sugar, applesauce, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Transfer to two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRAIN FREE ...SUGAR FREE BANANA BREAD



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Make and share this Grain Free ...sugar Free Banana Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by annie_rung

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups almond flour
3 tablespoons of melted coconut oil
1/4 cup honey
2 eggs, beaten
2 mashed ripe bananas
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins (or chopped walnuts) (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients. Add almond flour last. Bake for 45-50 min at 310 degrees F (180 C) for bread. Bake for 20-25 min for muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.5, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 139.2, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8.3, Protein 1.3

EASY DAIRY-FREE BANANA BREAD



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Super moist, sturdy-yet-tender, and full of flavor. This classic banana bread recipe hits all the marks - no dairy necessary!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 very ripe medium bananas
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil*
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a standard-size loaf pan (mine is 4.5" x 8.5"). Set aside.
  • To a large mixing bowl, add the bananas. Using a potato masher, smash until as smooth as possible. Stir in the sugar and canola oil. Add the eggs and whisk together until smooth. Whisk in the vanilla.
  • Set a fine-mesh sieve over the bowl. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the sieve. Sift over the wet ingredients. Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet, just until combined.
  • Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake until middle is set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, 45 - 55 minutes (if you're using a larger pan than my 4.5" x 8.5" pan, start checking at around the 45 minute mark. For the smaller pan, it'll take a bit more time to cook in the middle - closer to 55 minutes).
  • Remove from oven and let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Use a butter knife to loosen the sides of the loaf then gently invert the pan to remove the loaf. Let cool on a wire rack.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap to store. Bonus: The plastic wrap also makes it nice and moist. Yum!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 kcal, Sugar 27 g, Sodium 359 mg, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

SUGAR FREE BANANA BREAD



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This is a yummy sugar-free, dairy-free banana bread! Very quick and easy.

Provided by Gingerbreadgirlz

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rice flour
¼ cup stevia powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
3 ripe bananas, mashed
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
¾ cup pine nuts
¼ cup flax seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Mix all-purpose flour, rice flour, stevia powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat bananas, almond milk, vegetable oil, and egg together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; fold in pine nuts and flax seeds. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 384 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

Tips for Making Grain-Free Banana Bread:

- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. - Mash the bananas thoroughly: This will help to create a smooth and even batter. - Use a combination of flours: This will help to give your bread a more complex flavor and texture. - Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense bread. - Bake the bread at a moderate temperature: This will help to prevent the bread from drying out. - Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Grain-free banana bread is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional banana bread. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and nutritious ingredients, grain-free banana bread is a perfect snack or breakfast food. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious treat, give grain-free banana bread a try!

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