Banana bread is such a nostalgic treat, but it’s taken me quite some time to perfect a paleo version! This Paleo Banana Bread is simple and so satisfying with just the right amount of sweetness. And the ingredients: squeaky clean! I feel more than comfortable serving this up to baby Hudson… and it’s his favorite!

This Banana Bread is perfect for paleo diets

Paleo Banana Bread Options

I’ve got a few options for you with this recipe so that you can use what you have on hand. That’s one of my biggest tips for making healthy cooking easy: use what you have! Don’t feel pressured to stock up your pantry with tons of random ingredients you’ll never use again. Find the flours, cooking fats, etc that you go to again & again and find new ways to use them.

Here are a few simple substitutions:

  • For this Paleo Banana Bread, you can do arrowroot or tapioca as your fine starchy flour. Either work in this recipe, I don’t notice a difference!
  • Another easy swap: butter or coconut oil! They both act the same in this recipe. I love the buttery flavor, so I go for a grass-fed organic unsalted butter. Don’t do dairy? Coconut oil works great!
  • My last easy swap: go completely “added sugar-free” by skipping the coconut sugar. The bananas alone add the perfect sweetness to this recipe, and it makes it a great option for serving babies or anyone who’s not looking to add any additional sugar to their diet.
  • Not worried about the extra sugar? Coconut sugar adds an almost caramel-like flavor, and is lower on the glycemic index than white sugar or honey. I love it, and find that 1/4 cup is just enough!
Banana Bread for Paleo Diets

Let’s Start Baking

Banana Bread is a classic but before now, it was hard for anyone on a Paleo diet to enjoy it. So if you are ready to go, here’s what you need for this delicious treat.

  • Overripe bananas
  • Eggs
  • Grass-fed butter or coconut oil, melted
  • Vanilla extract
  • Almond flour
  • Arrowroot or tapioca flour
  • Coconut sugar (optional)
  • Baking soda
  • Baking powder
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Salt

Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the eggs, melted butter or coconut oil and vanilla and stir until combined. In a separate bowl, stir together all of the dry ingredients. Add to the wet ingredients until you can’t see lumps of flour. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour until the toothpick comes out clean.

Banana Bread for Paleo diet

Notes:

  • When mixing the banana and other wet ingredients, be careful not to over-stir or the bread won’t rise well.
  • Lifehack: use the last of your banana bread (that’s *almost* gone stale) for some banana bread French toast. It’s the most amazing thing ever! Top with walnuts or pecans and some pure maple syrup. Too good.
  • Adding the coconut sugar is optional but it does add a nice sweetness to the final taste. It’s almost caramel-like if you like it sweet.
Banana Bread for Paleo diets

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What is your favorite bread to make? Make sure you let me know in the comments below. And share your Paleo Banana Bread creations by tagging me on Instagram!

This Banana Bread is perfect for paleo diets
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Paleo Banana Bread

Banana bread is such a nostalgic treat, but it's taken me quite some time to perfect a paleo version! This Paleo Banana Bread is simple and so satisfying with just the right amount of sweetness.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Keyword: banana bread, paleo bread
Servings: 0

Equipment

  • Loaf pan

Ingredients

  • 3 large Overripe Bananas
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Grass-fed Butter or Coconut Oil melted
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3/4 cup Almond Flour
  • 1/2 cup Arrowroot or Tapioca Flour
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Sugar optional
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.  Line a loaf pan with parchment paper so the bread doesn’t stick, and set aside.
  • Add the bananas to a large bowl and mash until almost smooth (I leave a few little chunks behind to see & taste in the bread).  Add the eggs, melted butter or coconut oil, and vanilla, and stir until just combined (don’t over-stir or the bread won’t rise well!)  
  • In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients (almond flour, arrowroot, coconut sugar if using, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt).  Add to the bowl of wet ingredients, stirring just enough to combine – until you can’t see lumps of flour.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and transfer it to the oven.  Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until golden brown and “set” in the middle.  A toothpick inserted to the center should come out clean.  Allow the bread to cool completely then remove from the pan, slice, and serve!  Store leftovers in the refrigerator for your banana bread to last the longest.

Notes

  • When mixing the banana and other wet ingredients, be careful not to over-stir or the bread won’t rise well.
  • Lifehack: use the last of your banana bread (that’s *almost* gone stale) for some banana bread French toast. It’s the most amazing thing ever! Top with walnuts or pecans and some pure maple syrup. Too good.
  • Adding the coconut sugar is optional but it does add a nice sweetness to the final taste. It’s almost caramel-like if you like it sweet.
Filed   bread muffins, Paleo