A Healthy Twist on a Classic Dish: Sugar & Gluten-Free Banana Bread with Almonds

Are you looking for a dessert recipe but need or want to avoid gluten? This light and fluffy banana bread with almonds is not only gluten-free but also contains no refined sugar.
Tip:
This banana bread makes for a yummy breakfast together with peanut butter or a satisfying afternoon snack along with your coffee.
Banana Bread with Almonds
Persons
10
Ingredients
- 4 bananas
- 40 g coconut oil (melted)
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Vanilla powder (to taste)
- 200 g ground almonds
- 35 g ground flaxseed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a bread pan with parchment paper.
- Smash three bananas in a bowl. Add coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, cinnamon, baking soda, a pinch of salt and some vanilla powder. Stir well.
- Then mix in the almonds and flaxseed.
- Transfer the dough into the bread pan. Cut the fourth banana in half and place both halves on top of the dough.
- Bake the banana bread for 1 hour. Let it cool some before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Banana Bread with Almonds
Serves: 10
Amount Per Serving: | ||
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Calories | 260 | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat 17 | 26.2% | |
Saturated Fat | 0 | |
Trans Fat | ||
Cholesterol | 0 | |
Sodium | 0 | |
Total Carbohydrate 16 | 5.3% | |
Dietary Fiber | 0 | |
Sugars | ||
Protein 9 |
Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
Calcium | Iron |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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