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Delicious Low Carb Banana Recipes With Reduced Sugar - Simple, Satisfying, and Better for You

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Bananas (ripe but not overripe; you’ll use small amounts)
  • Almond flour and coconut flour
  • Eggs
  • Unsweetened almond milk (or any low carb milk)
  • Allulose, monk fruit, or erythritol (choose one)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon and nutmeg
  • Almond butter or peanut butter (no added sugar)
  • Baking powder and baking soda
  • Butter or coconut oil
  • Salt
  • Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • Dark chocolate chips, sugar-free (optional)
  • Greek yogurt, plain low sugar (for serving, optional)

Instructions
 

  • Low Carb Banana Bread Muffins: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners.
  • Whisk 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/3 cup mashed banana (about 1 small banana).
  • In another bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups almond flour, 2 tablespoons coconut flour, 1/3 cup allulose or monk fruit, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  • Combine wet and dry. Fold in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts if using.
  • Divide into 10–12 cups. Bake 18–22 minutes, until set and lightly golden. Cool before removing.
  • Banana Almond Pancakes (Low Carb): Blend 2 eggs, 2/3 cup almond flour, 1 tablespoon coconut flour, 2 tablespoons almond milk, 2 tablespoons mashed banana, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium, add a bit of butter or coconut oil.
  • Pour small pancakes (2–3 tablespoons each). Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and set.
  • Serve with a spoonful of Greek yogurt, a few sugar-free chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
  • No-Bake Banana Nut Bars (Reduced Sugar): In a bowl, stir 1/2 cup almond butter, 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil, 2 tablespoons allulose or monk fruit, 1/4 cup mashed banana, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
  • Fold in 1 1/2 cups almond flour and 1/4 cup chopped pecans. If too soft, add 1–2 more tablespoons almond flour.
  • Press mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan. Chill 1–2 hours.
  • Slice into bars. Store cold for firm texture.