A thick slice of this paleo banana bread recipe is perfect with almond butter or chocolate chip! It’s sweetened naturally with bananas so there’s no sugar and it’s made with almond flour too so it’s whole30 approved. This is the BEST paleo banana bread recipe.
Looking for another gluten-free banana bread recipe? Try this oat flour banana bread or almond flour banana bread. Both have dairy-free options!
Banana bread is the perfect paleo recipe because the mashed bananas naturally sweetened the batter. Just like healthy banana muffins, the texture of this healthy banana bread is light, moist, and rises so well. You won’t even know it’s paleo!
You get the perfectly domed top with the line down the center, just like in brown butter banana bread or this perfect gluten free banana bread.
Ingredients for Paleo Banana Bread
If you’re fridge and pantry are stock with the healthy baking essentials then there’s a pretty good chance you have all of these ingredients in your home right now.
- Bananas are a must in banana bread. Grab 3 very large and ripe bananas or you could use 4 small/medium ones.
- Large eggs help absorb some of the flour and make this recipe super moist.
- Coconut oil adds fat and structure to this paleo banana bread recipe.
- Creamy almond butter adds even more fat and a nutty flavor that makes this recipe so delish.
- Maple syrup adds a little more sweetness, but if you’re doing Whole30 you can definitely leave this ingredient out!
- Almond flour is the main flour in this recipe.
- Tapioca flour is the other flour here and it adds more fiber to the almond flour to help the bread rise.
- Cinnamon adds the right amount of spice to this recipe.
Have more overripe bananas? Try The best healthy banana bread or healthy chocolate banana bread next.
How to Make Paleo Banana Bread
Here are the simple steps, with photos, to make this paleo banana bread. Skip to the recipe card for the printable version.
Step 1. Wet Ingredients. Whisk together wet ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Step 2. Dry Ingredients. Whisk in the dry ingredients. Some lumps are okay.
Step 3. Mix-Ins. Stir in chocolate chips or other mix-ins like walnuts.
Step 4. Bake. Bake the banana bread for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Paleo Banana Bread FAQ
Yes! Bananas are a fruit and included in the paleo diet. They’re naturally sweet and they also fit into a whole30 diet as well.
Tapioca starch is derived from the cassava vegetable and is paleo-friendly! It’s a great option for breads and a thicken in recipes.
How to store paleo banana bread
Room temp storage: Wrap it in cling wrap then place it in an air tight container. Stays fresh for up to one week.
Fridge storage: Wrap it in cling wrap then place it in an air tight container. Stays fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Freezer storage: Wrap it in cling wrap then place it in an air tight container. Stays fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat it, thaw it in the fridge over night and warm up in the oven or microwave.
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Paleo Banana Bread
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Ingredients
- 3 large bananas or 4 small ones, mashed
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted and cooled
- ¼ cup creamy almond butter sugar free
- 3 tablespoons of maple syrup omit for whole30 option
- 1 3/4 cups blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour starch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 6 ounces dark chocolate chunks optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a medium loaf pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick coconut oil spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the mashed banana, eggs, vanilla, coconut oil, almond butter and maple syrup until well combined. Add all of the dry ingredients and mix well. Add chocolate chips and mix well if you’re using them. Being careful not to overmix.
- Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until deep golden brown or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool almost completely in the loaf pan resting on a wire rack. Remove from pan, slice and serve with almond butter or grass fed butter.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe by: Molly Thompson of What Molly Made | Photography by: Sierra Inn
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I love this recipe! I’ve been making it since last year, and it is by far the best paleo banana bread recipe I’ve tried, and I’ve tried a lot! The texture and taste are on point!
Oh thank you so much Mary! So glad you love it.
Would you recommend Peanut butter or Coconut butter as a substitute for the Almond butter? I ask because I am allergic to Tree nuts. I read that coconut butter may also be an option but I am not sure if that would ruin the recipe. What do you think?
Hey Sherry! You could do peanut butter or tahini would be a good substitute too. Thanks!
Okay, this is by far the best and my favorite paleo banana bread! Perfect texture and sweetness. Thanks!!
Thanks, Mary!! I totally agree!
Excellent and so easy to throw together. Super moist and healthy. Thank you
Welcome!!
This recipe looks great and I can’t wait to try it, but please remove your references to it being whole30 compliant because it is not. No added sweetener of any kind is allowed on whole30 including maple syrup and the chocolate chips would not be compliant due to added sweetener. Plus, this would be considered a treat or dessert which are also not permitted. I would encourage you to do your homework first before adding tags about specialty diets so as not to add to misunderstandings about them. You can read about whole30 rules here https://whole30.com/whole30-program-rules/
Aside from that – keep creating great recipes using wholesome ingredients! Thanks!
Hey Kristine! Glad you like the recipe. I’m extremely familiar with the whole30 diet and it’s rules, I’ve done it several times. The recipe notes that you need to omit the maple syrup for it to be whole30 compliant and the chocolate chips are optional and not a part of the core recipe. At it’s base this is a paleo recipe and described as such but I like to tag it as whole30 and give modifications so those looking for those recipes can find it and make those modifications. I think treats are ok on whole30 once in a while. It’s a pretty subjective topic because people have different definitions of treats. I appreciate you taking the time to share but I wanted to make sure I clarify how much time and intention goes into these recipes and the modifications I share with them. Thanks!
Where can I read the comments?
Your the first comment! No one has shared a comment yet. Here is a link to a pin that has a few reviews as well as pictures of other people’s finished banana bread.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/70437482123812/
Thanks!