Grain-Free Almond Butter Banana Bread made with almond butter, almond flour, and sweetened with pure maple syrup. A moist, protein-packed healthy quick bread recipe.
Do you ever sit on your haunches in a reflective meditative moment and think to yourself, “Wow. There are a lot of banana bread recipes in the world?”
Kinda like when you’re watching Cosmos on Netflix and Neil Tyson Degrasse bombards you with perspective on just how phenomenally, inconceivably, unbearably large the universe is, and your brain basically powers off and you go eat ice cream, because that’s how you deal with uncomfortable subject matter?
Honestly, I try not to broach the banana bread recipe subject within my own head space, because I’m easily overwhelmed by options (large restaurant menus elicit some serious anxiety in this human, and let’s not even talk about paint sample cards…it’s just TOO MUCH to handle).
Ergo, I charge forth and bury the concept down deep, because that’s how I deal with things that are beyond my control. It seems to work out just fine…par example: this almond butter banana bread loaf. Booyah! <- and I don’t use that term lightly.
I’ve been making a lot of quick bread recipes lately on account of Mother Nature’s neurotic behavior.
We had an amazing record-breaking winter (hazaaaaaah! <-and I don’t use that term lightly), but I’m ready to trade in the Spring clouds and wind for some warmth, stillness, and big, bold colors.
Sometimes a person’s gotta latch on to something familiar in order to weather the Springtime blues, you know?
You know.
So here’s a little taste of that…a little belly warmer, something familiar yet different enough to keep our interest piqued… nourishment in the form of a thick slice of spirit-lifting almond butter banana bread.
The Paleo Banana Bread recipe I posted a few years ago is still one of the most visited pages on my site, which I used as inspiration to make this almond butter version.
True to my baking philosophy, the batter is made using unprocessed ingredients, whizzed up in a blender, and baked to sweet, moist perfection.
If you’re looking for a coconut flour version, check out my Coconut Flour Banana Bread.
You can use any nut butter you’d like for this bread (I’ve done the peanut butters and it’s wuuuunderbaaaar!), add chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts.
Heck, you can even add blueberries.
This is your loaf, your life…you’re in control, my friends. I enjoyed thick slices of the bread with a smear of peanut butter or almond butter plus some Strawberry Chia Seed Jam.
Also try my Paleo Morning Glory Quick Bread for a delicious treat!
In a universe of infinite banana breads…
There can be only one <- name that movie.
Almond Butter Banana Bread (Paleo)
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas peeled
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond butter see note*
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups Super Fine Almond Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly oil or spray a 9" x 5" loaf pan. Note: you can also line the loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth into an even layer. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until the center has set up. Turn off the heat of the oven, and allow the loaf to sit in the hot oven for 5 minutes more.
- Remove banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool at least 1 hour before releasing it from the bread pan. To do so, run a knife between the loaf and the bread pan and use a spatula to help detach the bottom of the loaf from the pan. Turn the loaf out onto a cutting board. Cut into thick slices and serve with a smear of butter, almond butter, and/or jam.
Making this for the second time, as it was delicious!
About how many slices do you usually get? 8 or 9?
Thanks
Hi Patty! I normally get 9 slices per loaf 🙂 So happy you enjoy the bread! xo
Amazing!! I substituted the eggs for half cup of apple sauce. It was so o good!! I under baked my first loaf i relized after cutting it but still the best healthy banana bread! I am so glad to have a healthy snack dessert or breakfeast! I will cook longer than 35 min next time tho!
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Kori! That’s great to know applesauce works as an egg replacer in this recipe – that’s super helpful for all the egg-free folks! Thanks for the feedback and sweet note! 😀 xoxo
I loooove this recipe, friend. I’m gonna try to make a low-carb version of this recipe. Looks very good 🙂
Ps: I also love the pictures too.
Well it’s true there are a lot of banana breads out there – and this looks and sounds like a great one to me! fabulous ingredients!!
Thank you, thank you, Mary! I’m so glad you like it!
My mouth is watering after reading this recipe and seeing pics of this amazing bread. I love it!
Thanks so much, m’dear! It’s been such a lovely snack (and dessert!) for me lately 🙂
I’ll be putting PB on my slice!! This sounds so deliciously moist and flavor packed! Banana is my most favorite quick bread and I have a boatload of overripe bananas in my freezer just begging to be messed with. This sounds like the perfect reason to pull them out and work them! 😀
Yaaaaas! I mean, I’m heavily biased, but I strongly encourage you to use those overripe bananas for this bread 😉 xo
I have no idea what movie that’s from because my attention span doesn’t allow me to watch movies. But I have no trouble baking (and eating) banana bread; there are a ridiculous number of banana bread recipes out there but I’m always willing to try another. Because, delicious. This looks awesome and SO perfect with that gorgeous jam. Happy Thursday, Julia!
Haha! I hear ya..I have a difficult time watching movies these days, too. It was from the Highlander movies 😉 Super cheesy…probably not worth the attention span. xo
Julia, I made this yummy bread the other day and my hubby can’t wait until I make some more. It is the best banana bread recipe I have ever made. You recipes are phenomenal!!!
I’m so happy to hear it, Carol!! I loved the way the bread turned out too, and I’m so glad you enjoy it! Thanks so much for your kind words!! 🙂 xo