A flourless banana bread that tastes like classic banana bread? Really?
And how about grain-free, dairy-free, no oil or refined sugar? Paleo and sweetened with bananas only?
Yep, just 9 ingredients, one bowl and you’ll have a warm loaf (or two mini-loaves) of banana bread in 30 minutes!
How To Make Flourless Banana Bread:
Step 1 – Gather the ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two mini-loaf pans (I prefer coconut oil).
Baker’s Tip – Use a potato mashed to puree the bananas. This is also a great method for mashing avocados in guacamole!
Step 2 – In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir to combine all the ingredients.
Step 3 – Scoop the batter into the two loaf pans, evenly, and smooth out the batter on the tops.
Step 4 – Bake for about 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean and the banana bread loaves are lightly browned.
Step 5 – Let cool for 15 minutes and remove the banana bread from loaf pans. Slice and serve. It will last about 3 days stored in the refrigerator.
Did you notice the only sweetener is the bananas? Bananas are a wonderful source of many nutrients, such as Vitamin B-6, Vitamin C, and potassium!
When I am seeking variety, this recipe sometimes becomes flourless banana muffins. The same recipe, just pours the batter into muffin cups, bake for about 20 minutes. If you are a muffin lover, be sure to try these Gluten-free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins too!
Make the mini-loaves and you’ll have breakfast today and tomorrow. Are you someone that likes the crusty exterior? Yes, well, when you make two loaves there is more crusty surface area! So important!
Optional Add-Ins For Your Flourless Banana Bread:
- Raisins
- Mini-chocolate chips
- Chopped walnuts (or your favorite nut)
- Fresh blueberries (frozen may turn batter blue)
- Cinnamon
- Dried cranberries
Baker’s Tips:
- Do not use a blender or electric mixer to blend as it may make the resulting bread, dare I say, flat!
- Mix the batter until it all comes together and is still a little lumpy and you will be rewarded with delicious banana bread.
- If using fresh blueberries as an add-in, gently fold them into the completely mixed batter.
- Use a potato mashed to puree the bananas. This is also a great method for mashing avocados in guacamole!
So, whether you need a take-along snack for a sporting event, or you’re looking for a delicious slice with your afternoon tea, this flourless banana bread has got you covered!
Try it for breakfast, toasted, with your favorite jam, nut butter, or even this vegan cream cheese recipe!
Looking for other amazing recipes? Check these out!

This Flourless Banana Bread is moist and delicious! Mixed up in one bowl and then baked to perfection. Optional add-ins: mini chocolate chips or nuts.
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (I use my homemade, gluten-free recipe on this site)
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (helps activate the baking powder)
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Prepare two mini loaf pans by spraying with oil (coconut).
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In a medium-sized bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well with a spoon until a smooth and creamy batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes until tops are starting to become lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool in pan for 15 minutes and then remove banana bread from the loaf pans.
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Slice and enjoy with your favorite spreads and jams or consume on its own.
*I have tried chia and flax eggs and have not had luck with this recipe.
Baker's Tips:
- Do not use a blender or electric mixer to blend as it may make the resulting bread, dare I say, flat!
- Mix the batter until it all comes together and is still a little lumpy and you will be rewarded with delicious banana bread.
- If using fresh blueberries as an add-in, gently fold them into the completely mixed batter.
- Use a potato mashed to puree the bananas. This is also a great method for mashing avocados in guacamole!
Update Notes: This post was originally published on November 9, 2017, but was republished with an updated recipe, new photos, step-by-step instructions and photos, success tips, and a video in November 2018.
Siri
Can we make without eggs. MY daughter is allergic to egg whites but she can have yolks.
Christine
Hi Siri! Hmmm… not sure if just the yolks will work. Have you had success with just egg yolks in baked goods before?
Mary
Sometimes I substitute eggs for applesauce!! YUM and moist!!! 🙂
Christine
Great tip!
Tina
This is great! I love recipes where it tastes like I am indulging but is actually healthy. Thanks for sharing!
Christine
Thanks Tina!
Shashi at SavorySpin
Wow – what a fantastic loaf! That texture! My minds blown that this is flourless! So loving this – I have 2 pkgs of almond flour in the fridge – so am gonna have to try this out pronto!
Christine
Hi Shashi! Sounds like a plan!
soniya r saluja
Me and my family love banana bread and I do make them very often.. what better way to use the ripe bananas… But never tried using almond flour.. this is my next bake!
Christine
Thanks Soniya!
Janette | Culinary Ginger
I have a gluten free friend who would love this, I would love it too! Great recipe.
Christine
Awesome Janette!