This Keto-Friendly Banana Bread recipe offers a delicious way to enjoy the classic treat while adhering to a low-carb lifestyle. Made with almond flour and ripe bananas, it provides a satisfying texture and flavor without the excess carbs.
The recipe is simple and perfect for breakfast or a snack. You can easily customize it with nuts or sugar-free chocolate chips for added variety.
Low-Carb Banana Bread Recipe
This banana bread features ripe bananas blended with almond flour, eggs, and a touch of sweetener, resulting in a moist and flavorful loaf. The recipe takes about 60 minutes from start to finish and serves 10 slices.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup erythritol or other keto-friendly sweetener
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, erythritol, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the nuts and chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 10 slices
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
