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Low-Sugar Gluten-Free Banana Bread for Clean Eating - Simple, Cozy, and Satisfying

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 medium very ripe bananas (about 1 1/4 cups mashed)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or honey)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour (finely ground, not almond meal if possible)
  • ¾ cup gluten-free oat flour (certified GF)
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (adds structure and fiber)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (gluten-free)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans; 1/4 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  • Prep the pan and oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy lifting. Lightly grease the sides.
  • Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth with a few small lumps. You want about 1 1/4 cups total.
  • Whisk in the wet ingredients: Add eggs, maple syrup, olive oil, and vanilla. Whisk until glossy and well combined.
  • Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk almond flour, oat flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Bring it together: Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until no dry streaks remain. Fold in any optional add-ins.
  • Fill and level: Scrape batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top. For a café-style look, slice a small banana in half lengthwise and lay the halves on top (optional).
  • Bake: Bake 45–55 minutes, or until the top is set, deeply golden, and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. If browning too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  • Cool properly: Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift out and cool on a rack at least 1 hour before slicing. This sets the crumb.
  • Slice and enjoy: Cut into 10–12 slices. Serve plain, toasted with almond butter, or with a smear of coconut yogurt.