A dairy-free Banana Nut Bread packed with all the great flavor of a traditional banana nut bread without dairy or sugar added.
Whether you are on a low-carb, low-sugar diet, have a dairy allergy or just because you’re trying to be a little more healthy, this healthy banana nut bread will not disappoint!
Healthy Banana Nut Bread That Tastes Good!
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be a challenge, whether you’re managing diabetes, embracing a low-carb diet, or avoiding dairy due to lactose intolerance. Our low-carb, moist, and delicious banana nut bread recipe is the perfect solution. It captures the classic flavor of traditional banana nut bread, but it’s much healthier.
Growing up, my family’s kitchen always smelled of freshly baked banana bread, thanks to my mom and grandma. However, their recipe, loaded with sugar and butter, was far from healthy. So, I embarked on a journey to create a healthier version without sacrificing taste.
After experimenting with various sugar and dairy alternatives, I’ve perfected a recipe that’s not only healthy but also scrumptious. It’s dairy-free and has no added sugar, making it an ideal choice for those watching their calorie intake.
Ingredients Needed
It may seem like a lot but you will have this whipped up in no time.
- Coconut oil
- Zero-calorie sweetener sugar substitute
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- Bananas
- Baking soda
- Salt
- All-purpose flour
- Almond flour or almond meal
- Walnuts
Recipe Overview
*Find the full recipe in the recipe card below*
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cream together coconut oil and sweetener. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Blend dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Mash bananas.
- Add bananas and dry ingredients to the wet egg mixture.
- Fold in most of the walnuts, reserving some for topping.
- Prepare mini loaf pans with parchment paper or non-stick spray.
- Distribute the batter evenly among the pans.
- Sprinkle the reserved walnuts on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a large loaf pan?
Yes, but increase the baking time to 55-70 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
Can I make it nut-free?
Absolutely, just omit the walnuts. This will also save you some calories.
Is this Banana Nut Bread gluten-free?
Not as is, but you can substitute an all purpose 1:1 gluten-free flour for the all-purpose flour.
Storage and Leftovers
This banana nut bread stays fresh in an airtight container for up to a week. You can also freeze it for longer storage. A serving is a quarter of a mini loaf, just over 200 calories. Remove the walnuts to save 25-30 calories per serving.
In summary, this recipe gives you a healthy, moist, and rich banana nut bread that everyone can enjoy, healthy eaters and indulgers alike!
What’s your favorite healthy treat?
I’d love to hear about it in the comments.
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Make It Yourself! Here’s the Recipe Card:
Healthy Banana Nut Bread (dairy-free, no sugar added, low-carb)
This guilty-free Healthy Banana Nut Bread is packed with all the great flavor of a traditional banana nut bread without dairy or sugar added.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 3/4 cup zero-calorie sweetener sugar substitute
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 4 small bananas, about 1 lb over-rip is best
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour almond meal
- 1 cup walnuts chopped, reserve 1/4 to 1/2 cup nuts to sprinkle on top of loaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cream coconut oil, and sweetener together. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Add bananas, beat until bananas are mashed into very small pieces (or premash before mixing them in).
- Add all dry ingredients. Mix only until dry ingredients are incorporated.
- Fold in walnuts (reserve 1/4 to 1/2 cup to sprinkle on top of loaves).
- Line 4 mini loaf pans with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray.
- Pour 1 to 1 1/4 cups batter into each pan.
- Sprinkle remaining nuts on top of loaves.
- Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
You can also use a 1 large loaf pan. Make sure to adjust bake time accordingly. A large loaf can take 55-70 minutes to bake depending on the pan and oven. You can see if it is done cooking when a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 235Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 164mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 6g
Originally Posted: 10.2.18 Updated (text and photos): 1.19.24
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