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Rustic Homemade Paleo Banana Bread With Naturally Sweet Flavor - Simple, Cozy, and Satisfying

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/3 cups)
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil or ghee, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1–2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or raw honey (optional, adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fine almond flour (not almond meal with skins)
  • 3 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (grain-free and aluminum-free; optional but helps lift)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Optional mix-ins: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, 1/3 cup paleo-friendly dark chocolate chunks, 1/2 cup blueberries

Instructions
 

  • Prep your pan and oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment, letting the sides overhang for easy lifting. Lightly grease the exposed ends.
  • Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth with a few small lumps. You want a thick puree.
  • Whisk in wet ingredients: Add the eggs, melted coconut oil or ghee, vanilla, and maple syrup if using. Whisk until glossy and well combined.
  • Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Break up any almond flour clumps with your fingers or a whisk.
  • Bring it together: Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Stir with a spatula until just combined. The batter will be thick but spreadable.
  • Fold in extras: If using nuts, chocolate, or berries, gently fold them in now. Do not overmix.
  • Fill and smooth: Scrape the batter into the lined pan and smooth the top. For a rustic look, score a shallow line down the center with a butter knife.
  • Bake: Bake for 50–65 minutes, until the loaf is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top is browning too fast, tent loosely with foil for the last 10–15 minutes.
  • Cool properly: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Use the parchment to lift it onto a wire rack. Cool for at least 1 hour before slicing to set the crumb.
  • Slice and enjoy: Use a sharp serrated knife for clean slices. Serve warm or at room temperature.