Gluten-Free Sugar-Free Banana Bread (Low-Carb)
Servings
Prep Time
10
slices
15
minutes
Cook Time
Passive Time
45–55
minutes
1
hour (cooling and setting)
Servings
Prep Time
10
slices
15
minutes
Cook Time
Passive Time
45–55
minutes
1
hour (cooling and setting)
Ingredients
1
medium
Ripe banana
Very ripe, about 4 oz peeled
3
large
Eggs
Room temperature
1/2
cup
Almond flour
Finely blanched, not almond meal
1/2–2/3
cup
Erythritol (granulated)
Adjust to taste
1/2
cup
Unsalted butter
Unsalted butter
1
tsp
Vanilla extract
Pure vanilla preferred
1/2
tsp
Banana extract
Optional but boosts flavor
1
tsp
Baking powder
Aluminum-free
1/4
tsp
Salt
Balances sweetness
1/3
cup
Chopped walnuts
Optional add-in
Instructions
Step1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana until mostly smooth with minimal lumps.
Step 3: Add the eggs, melted butter, erythritol, vanilla extract, and banana extract. Whisk until fully combined.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute leavening.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6: If using walnuts, fold them in evenly at this stage.
Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 8: Bake for 45–55 minutes, loosely tenting with foil if the top browns too quickly.
Step 9: Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
Step 10: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.