Description
Moist and naturally sweetened, this flourless banana bread made with almond butter and ripe bananas is a healthy, gluten-free treat. Perfect for a quick breakfast, wholesome snack, or meal prep, this easy recipe is packed with flavor and customizable to suit your taste!
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas (plus 1 extra for topping)
3 large eggs
1 cup (250g) almond butter (or peanut butter)
1/4 cup (60ml) honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup (85g) chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mash the 3 ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add eggs, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
- Mix in baking soda, cinnamon (if using), and salt. Stir well.
- Fold in chocolate chips, if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Slice the extra banana lengthwise and place on top for decoration.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
Adjust sweetness by choosing honey or maple syrup based on your preference.
Make it vegan by replacing eggs with flax eggs (3 tbsp flaxseed meal + 9 tbsp water).
Bake muffins instead by dividing the batter into a muffin tin and baking for 18–22 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 slices
- Calories: 245 kcal per slice (based on 10 slices)
