Healthier Gluten-Free Banana Bread: No Oil, Butter, or White Sugar
This low carb, almond flour banana bread is perfect for anyone wanting a sweet treat that isn't too bad for them. I was inspired to create a banana bread recipe for a few friends and family members following special diets for their health.
In this video, I demonstrate how to make healthier gluten-free banana bread without using oil, butter, or white sugar. This recipe features almond flour (ground almonds) and is naturally sweetened with banana and maple syrup, making it low in sugar and low in carbs. While this banana bread is not strictly keto or vegan, it is versatile and can be easily adapted to your preferences.
I was inspired to create this banana bread recipe for friends and family members who follow specific diets for health reasons. You can enjoy a slice of this banana bread without worrying about any negative side effects. It's delicious on its own or toasted for a warm treat.
Takes = 10 minutes
Bakes = 40-50 minutes
Makes = 1 small loaf cake about 10 slices
Ingredients
- Almond flour (ground almond meal) – 200g (2 cups)
- Ground cinnamon – 2 teaspoons
- Salt – 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
- Bi Carbonate of Soda (baking soda) – 1 teaspoon
- Mashed bananas – 3
- Large eggs, beaten (or flax eggs, see how to make below) – 3
- Maple syrup, honey or brown rice syrup – 3 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
PREHEAT the oven 170˚C fan-forced. Grease and paper line a small loaf tin. Prepare the flax egg if wanting it eggless.
Step 2
WHISK all dry ingredients together. Then in a separate bowl mash the bananas, mix in oil, eggs and sweetener. Fold this liquid mixture with the flour mix.
Step 3
SCOOP out into the prepared cake tin then bake for about 40-50 minutes or until the centre is cooked. Check with a skewer and if it comes out clean it is cooked through. Allow to cool completely before serving at least an hour or two before slicing.
Sue Maree P