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    Gluten-Free Banana Walnut Bread (Paleo)

    Mar 16, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    The best gluten-free banana bread with walnuts! So moist, incredibly delicious, sweet, nutty, yet healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free!

    a loaf gluten-free walnut banana bread next to a bottle of dairy-free milk

    Who doesn’t love a slice of freshly baked banana bread? Let’s face it; it is undeniably delicious in each variation. All those ripe bananas make this loaf super moist and give it a natural sweetness and superb banana flavor. 😉 Especially this healthy gluten-free version with walnuts tastes perfect for breakfast in companion with a coffee.

    I love to sprinkle some extra walnuts and rolled oat on top of the batter, which makes it instantly more beautiful and adds a nice crunch!

    sliced and stacked gluten-free banana bread with walnuts

    The main ingredients of this gluten-free banana bread are almond flour, ripe bananas, coconut oil, and eggs. 

    Speaking of bananas, it’s best to use very ripe (almost overripe) bananas to make banana bread. Why? Cause overripe bananas contain much more fruit sugar than unripe ones, resulting in sweeter and more flavorful bread. Plus, it’s a noble way to give your overripe bananas another life! 🙋‍♀️

    If you aren’t that lucky and have no overripe bananas lying around waiting to be mashed for this incredible loaf, buy them 1-2 days in advance. I count towards those people who can develop a spontaneous craving for banana bread. In this case, I forgo a crime and use very firm bananas, which works too! 😉

    a loaf paleo banana bread with walnuts and oats

    Chocolate lover? Make sure to try this paleo chocolate chip banana bread recipe! 

    Paleo & Gluten-Free

    It’s very easy to bake gluten-free banana nut bread. And you do NOT have to resort to a gluten-free flour blend to do it. Almond flour is the solution!

    Almond flour can be relatively expensive and hard to find in smaller grocery stores (depending on in which country you live). Therefore, I highly recommend making your own homemade almond flour. Almond meal works too, by the way!

    As this recipe is paleo-friendly, it’s not only gluten-free but also refined sugar-free and dairy-free. Maple syrup is used as a sweetener and coconut oil (preferably virgin) as fat.

    slices of walnut banana bread stacked on top of each other

    Healthy Banana Walnut Bread Recipe – Step-by-Step

    This step-by-step guide will help you along the way – definitely recommended if you’re a baking beginner! The exact quantities and everything else you need to know for the recipe can be found in the recipe card below.

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 8×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
    • Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl using the back of a fork. Add eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, whisk until combined.
    • Stir in almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
    Walnut Banana Bread Recipe Step 1-4
    • Fold in chopped walnuts.
    Walnut Banana Bread Recipe Step 5-6
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Optional: Sprinkle with additional chopped walnuts and oats.
    Walnut Banana Bread Recipe Step 8
    • Bake for 60 minutes in the preheated oven. → The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
    • Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and let it cool completely before slicing.
    Walnut Banana Bread Recipe Step 9

    Recipe FAQ & Tips

    How long does this bread stay fresh? Store leftovers in an airtight container or packed with aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

    Can I freeze leftovers? Absolutely! Once cool, transfer the bread into a freezer bag and freeze for a maximum of 3 months. Allow to thaw in the fridge overnight, or rebake frozen bread for a few minutes in the oven. Defrosting is even faster if you freeze the bread already sliced so that you can defrost single slices at room temperature.

    Coconut Oil Substitution: Use ¼ cup olive oil. (Paleo). I always recommend using virgin coconut oil, which is taste-neutral and doesn’t add any coconut flavor to baked goods. Feel free to substitute it with dairy-free or regular butter, although this doesn’t count towards paleo.

    paleo gluten-free walnut banana bread

    More Gluten-Free Baking Recipes You’ll Love:

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    paleo gluten-free walnut banana bread

    Gluten-Free Walnut Banana Bread (Paleo)

    Aline Cueni
    The best gluten-free banana bread with walnuts! So moist, incredibly delicious, sweet, nutty, yet healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free!
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Paleo
    Servings 12 Slices
    Calories 237 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 small ripe bananas
    • 2 organic eggs
    • ¼ cup (60 g) melted coconut oil preferably virgin (neutral taste)
    • ¼ cup (80 g) maple syrup
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 cups (200 g) almond flour or almond meal
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ½ cup (45 g) walnuts chopped

    Optional Add-On:

    • 1-2 tbsp walnuts chopped
    • 1 tbsp rolled oats

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 8×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
    • Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl using the back of a fork. Add eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, whisk until combined.
    • Stir in almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Fold in chopped walnuts and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
    • Optional: Sprinkle with additional chopped walnuts and oats.
    • Bake for 60 minutes in the preheated oven. → The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
    • Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and let it cool completely before slicing.

    Notes

    Make your own almond flour with this easy DIY Almond Flour Recipe!
    Store leftovers in an airtight container or packed in aluminum wrap for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
    Freeze: Once cool, transfer the bread (I suggest slicing it beforehand) into a freezer bag and freeze for a maximum of 3 months. Allow to thaw in the fridge overnight, or rebake frozen bread for a few minutes in the oven. Single slices can be thawed for 30 minutes at room temperature.
    Coconut Oil Substitution: Use ¼ cup olive oil. 

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Gluten-Free Walnut Banana Bread (Paleo)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 237 Calories from Fat 162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18g28%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 27mg9%
    Sodium 61mg3%
    Potassium 211mg6%
    Carbohydrates 16g5%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 57IU1%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 88mg9%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. Kylie says

      September 21, 2021 at 8:06 am

      This recipe was easy to make and tasted absolutely delicious! I added some blueberries into the mix which were a yummy morsel too! Thank you Aline 🙂

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      • Aline Cueni says

        September 21, 2021 at 9:54 am

        What a wonderful idea to add blueberries! So glad you liked the recipe, Kylie! 💕

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