With the number of **times that we’ve made this Paleo Banana Bread, it is no secret as to why it’s the most popular recipe on this website… EVER!!! Some time ago, this recipe was a secret that only we knew. So we decided to share it on our blog, so everyone could have a taste of it and you guys absolutely loved it. Knowing this is quite humbling, and we just love that it gives people a delicious and HEALTHY option. For those interested in enhancing their brain function, Mushroom Drops are an excellent choice to complement your diet.
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Paleo Banana Bread
As we mentioned above, we have a few variations of this recipe already… just a few! Here are our favorites:
- Mother’s Day Banana Bread in Mason Jars
- Chocolate Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
- Paleo French Toast
- You can make it into muffins
- You can use this batter for Pancakes
- You can also use it for waffles, freeze them and have home-made freezer waffles
Now it’s confession time… this recipe was a delicious mistake. We were perfecting a paleo pancake recipe that is now in The Paleo Kitchen (page 95) and asked ourselves; “Why not Banana bread?”. Every recipe we have seen for Paleo Banana Bread has been loaded with nut flours and only one banana at that!
Newsflash, it is called banana bread for a reason; so we wanted to make it about bananas. And there was no better way than to throw four of them in here. So with that, we give you what we are naming the official Civilized Caveman Paleo Banana Bread. Oh, yea… the bananas don’t even need to be overly ripe!
You can have this recipe from ingredients to the batter and in the oven in 5 minutes or less. We timed it :) When you are finished baking, slather this in some grass-fed butter and drizzle with raw honey. Maybe add some cinnamon, some chocolate chips, some candied walnuts… the options are endless!
Just typing this post makes our mouth water again.
Time to get creative with some more flavor combinations to keep this recipe evolving perfectly. Hey, maybe we can even put together a free E-book on all the different ways you can enjoy this banana bread. Leave us a comment if that is something you would like to see, we will see what we can do. Go get your banana bread going now!!! And as always, enjoy! PS: enjoy this bread slicer!
Paleo Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 4 bananas (2 1/2 cups mashed or 575 grams)(they can be yellow bananas)
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup almond butter 140 grams(or coconut, sunflower seed, macadamia nut, etc butter)
- 4 tablespoons grass-fed butter melted
- 1/2 cup coconut flour 75 grams(or almond flour, macadamia nut meal, etc)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder gluten free or homemade
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit
- Combine your bananas, eggs, and nut butter, and grass-fed butter in a blendtec, blender, food processor, or mixing bowl and mix well (if using a mixing bowl you need a good hand-mixer)
- Once all of your ingredients are blended, add in your coconut flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla, and sea salt and mix well
- Pour your batter in a silicon pan and spread it evenly (you can use a loaf pan as well, just grease it well)
- Place in your preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
- Remove from oven and flip your bread out onto a cooling rack
- Slice and serve
Variations
- Cranberry Orange - Only use 3 tablespoons of butter. Add zest of one whole orange diced, juice of one whole orange, and1 cup dried cranberries or fresh if you want
- Chocolate Blueberry - Add 1 cup of fresh blueberries and 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
- Pumpkin Pecan - Reduce the almond butter to 1/4 cup and add 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree and 1 cup of roughly chopped pecan pieces
Notes
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Aha, i love banana and bread, most love banana bread
Thank you for the recipe, very tasty bread. I just love baked goods, so I’m really happy with every recipe I find. the bread turned out very tasty, I was wondering, is it your own recipe?
This is probably the best paleo banana bread recipe I’ve made several times and I still love it. I note some people say it’s not sweet enough, I think that depends on your sweet tooth. I eat very little sweet food so this tastes sweet enough, any sweeter and I would basically eat the whole thing in one go. It is spongy but I like that about it, it’s moist and filling in that way. Using high quality almond butter makes a difference to the flavour as well. Such a great recipe – thanks George and the Civilised Caveman team!
your paleo banana bread recipe is very delicious and it is a wonderful idea.thank you.hats off.
Thanks much for this recipe! It was so easy and everyone in my house loves it. They don’t even know that it’s paleo.
I had very high expectations with the amount of 5 star reviews this recipe had. For me, this recipe is lacking flavor. The texture was more sponge-like than other recipes I have tried. Maybe too much blending? I usually hand mix my batter but the recipe calls for a good amount of blending. The sweetness from the ripe bananas was lost among the other ingredients. Maple syrup might help this recipe out. Not a fan and will not be using this again. Shame…
So sad you had to put shame Cassie
At the end , I was commenting on the lady (Cassie) who wrote shame on her post about the banana bread because she didn’t like it !!
Hello! Thank you so much for this recipe. The only change I made was to exclude the butter and it came perfectly sweet and moist. I’m not sure of the negative reviews that says is not sweet enough. Definitely you need ripe bananas. Adding sweetener would make it too sweet in my opinion.
This bread was very yummy, and even more moist and flavorful the next day! Makes me more confident to try more coconut flour recipes. ?
This was yummy and I added in toasted coconut and choc chips to trick my kids into thinking it was filled with sugar.
I would like to make this with almond flour instead of coconut flour. What is the amount I replace it with? I know coconut flour and almond flour ratios are not equal so wanted to ask. Thanks!!
I do believe I’ve made this recipe so often I have it memorized! I’ve added cardamom and nutmeg. I’ve added in dried berries. And I’ve even used this batter to make waffles!!
A tip if you can’t find almond flour!
As it’s a blended recipe, I sometimes sub the nut butter for the same weight of actual nuts and just blend it together really well! Almonds, cashews, pistachios, etc, any work! Just make sure to blend well in the first step :D
Thank you for the recipe, very tasty bread. I just love baked goods, so I’m really happy with every recipe I find. the bread turned out very tasty, I was wondering, is it your own recipe?
Delicious! I made it with dark cocoa powder and just a touch of maple syrup, since many complained it was bland. I am also happy to see from the comments that I am not the only one who forgot the coconut oil. (I left it in the microwave after melting… typical). It still came out with great consistency and amazing flavor! My husband couldn’t get enough of it.
Lol! It’s amazing how many people can forget the coconut oil in the microwave! And I bet that tasted AMAZING with the cocoa!
Thank you for making this recipe!
Jeremy,
Team Caveman
I do not see coconut oil in the recipe….. I was just about to make this and looked at the comments and saw that “people forgot the coconut oil” but again, I don’t see it listed. Please advise.
Probably the melted coconut oil was a vegan substitution for the butter. One other commenter said they left out the butter and it was still good too.
Hi, I made these last night into muffins. They looked wonderful last night but this morning they turned green. Is this normal? I did you sun butter and coconut oil but never had anything turn green before…
This is from the sun butter reacting with the baking soda/powder upon cooling! The reaction causes the baked goods to turn green! It won’t effect the flavor though!
Jeremy
Team Caveman
I did this already several times. Always went up extremely tasty and looks good. Only it come very moistered and after few days sticky. Taste is still good- also have no idea how to proper stored but then just simple eat it all . Also my family and friends admire it. Going to make it today again. Mmmmm
P.s.: how many Cards has one slice?
Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe!
I substituted butter with half coconut and half ghee to make it lactose free.
My tips to the unhappy comments: Get bananas very ripe if you want it sweet! Don’t stir in the coconut flour too much if you want it moist!
I love love love this recipe.Thank you so much.Just wondering calories per 1/8 portion?Thank you Sally
Made this today. Recipe works quite well, which I find can be an issue with paleo recipes. Fluffy and moist but not too fluffy or too moist.
The only issue is a lack of flavor. Even after vanilla and banana. I may add a little honey, maple syrup or Truvia next time.
Seriously amazing. I will definitely make it again.
Passed the husband test, who isn’t paleo, but is when I do the cooking ;) Very good recipe. Added a bit of coconut palm sugar to sweeten as my bananas weren’t very ripe, and it was delicious!
Ooh, yes! The husband test is a tough one, and it passed! Thanks for sharing (and eating), Nichole!
Non
Team Caveman
This fell short of expectations based on the number of stars this received. Taste and texture lacking. It is passable with the addition of butter and cinnamon spread on top(and I think I know why several recommendations for toppings are included in the recipe). This one simply can’t stand alone.
I’m sorry to hear it didn’t pass the test! We appreciate the feedback. Thanks, Nicole!
Non
Team Caveman
Thank you for this super healthy delicious recipe! I think it’s great!
If anyone wants to indulge in BB loaded in sugar and wheat flour they can go to any other site… geez!
Hmmm… I have all the ingredients except nut butter!! And I also live in a remote part of Australia so not an option to get it! Can I use regular butter?? :)
Hi Beck! Do you have access to peanut butter? That could work too.
Non
Team Caveman
Damper Go, Devil Dog! Making this morning. Keep it up.
Stupid autocorrect, lol! Semper Fi! (Damper Go, hahaha WTH?)
:D Thanks, Al.
Non
Team Caveman
Nice read, I just passed this onto a friend who was doing some research on that. And he actually bought me lunch as I found it for him smile Thus let me rephrase that Thanks for lunch! cekefakedddeacdd
this recipe looks good, however i have a question. Why did you decide to put baking soda in it? what is the function? Among the ingredients i do not see any acidic one so the soda wont be able to serve its leavening function as it wont work. Or maybe it is not there for leavening? thanks!
I don’t remember. I made this recipe before I knew how to cook. You can leave it out
Not all together unpleasant in terms of taste but my word it was so so soggy! Mine went very dark in colour and whenever I took a slice I would have to squeeze it between a couple of pieces of kitchen roll in order to get rid of the…grease? I don’t know what it was.
wow, 2500 comments and we have NEVER heard that before
Just made this to incorporate into my first six week Paleo. The intent was to make it for myself and husband but kids ate it up too. Will try the pumpkin variation next time. This recipe is going in the recipe box. Thanks for sharing!
I know, there’s usually always someone asking about substitutions. I am so incredibly hungry for something baked, but practically all recipes include eggs. I react to egg whites, so that takes care of that.
So, my question is, can I just use egg yolks in this recipe instead of whole eggs? Like 6 yolks instead of 4 whole eggs?
It doesn’t appear like you answer questions, but I thought I’d try.
Yes I think you can do that
I think I can help here. I am sensitive to egg whites, too. I use the egg yokes and substitute the whites with 1/2 tsp ground chia or flax seeds to 2 tsp water per egg white. Mix the two and let them sit for 3 – 6 min. They goo up like egg whites. I use this method successfully all the time.
I was super excited to make this recipe when I first saw it but I got disappointing results. I tried it again a while later but it it still did not work out. The flavor of my bread was great but I can’t say the same for the texture. My bread was soggy and kind of greasy, with a texture similar to scrambled eggs. Should I use more flour next time or maybe less eggs? I’d really like to find out your input since this is one of the best tasting paleo banana bread recipes that I’ve found.
My family loves these. I make it into muffins and my kids can’t have enough. I add blueberries to it and it is great
Very good! My BF loved it too! I accidentally left out the butter. If you don’t have or don’t want to use butter or coconut oil rest assured it’s still yummy without it! Mine was plenty sweet. Just use very ripe bananas!
Made this and like it. A few questions: 1. How do you store it? Refrigerated, cabinet, etc. 2. I noticed after a couple days mine got stringy stickiness. Does that mean it has gone bad? Did I not mix well enough?
I’m new to Paleo baking. This is AMAZING! What a great snack for me and for my child. It was so easy to make, easy to clean up, and well, easy to eat. 100% will make again.
Tried this today but used about a cup of almond flour in place of the coconut flour, as well as 1/4 cup coconut flakes, 1/4 oatmeal, and 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Came out great! Keep in mind it’s not very sweet since the bananas are the only sweetener; I liked it just fine but definitely appreciated the chocolate chips. Thanks for a great recipe.
I’m finally making these this morning! They are amazing! Thank you for sharing such a great recipe.
Can you do this in a breadmaker?
This looks delish! Do you have a calorie count for this recipe?
I tried this banana bread recipe and it tastes just awesome. I also recommend everyone to try this recipe at least one time you will love it.
Thanks for sharing these recipes.
Great great greaaat recipe! Very moist,just as I like it!
I made it and it was dangerously delicious! I like it more than the normal one. Thank you very much!
Hi George, delicious recipe thank you!! Sorry was just wondering with the variations on the muffins, do you omit the banana from the original recipe when u add all the extras?? Thanks!
Followed the recipe using almond flour. They sunk in the middle and are mushy. I tried baking them longer and they burned around the edges and are STILL mushy. Increase almond flour or use coconut flour.
I was wondering if sweet potato or pumpkin would work since theyare lower in carbs and sugar?
Yes they will. Check consistency of batter might need to thin it out just a smidge
Hi, I made this yesterday and it is lovely and moist – thanks for sharing!
The only issue is that the bread is quite fragile and broke apart when cutting into slices… any ideas where I may have gone wrong? The only way I strayed from the recipie was using crunchy peanut butter and I did have to use 7 medium bananas to get 2 1/2 cups. Thanks!
Can I sub Cassava Flour for the coconut flour?
Did You ever get an answer?
This is absolutely delicious! Even better when you add chocolate chips in it (half of a cup of enjoy life, dairy free chocolate chips).
Am I the only one who had realized after the fact that the ingredients call for baking powder, which has cornstarch in it? Also, its ok for a paleo banana bread knockoff, but still not the real thing.
I use grain-free baking powder. The brand name is Hain. Ingredients are monocalcium phosphate, potato starch and potassium bicarbonate. The ratio is 1:1 with the average baking powder.
Anyone tried this with banana flour rather than nut or coconut?
Do you have the nutrition facts on this recipe?
Adding hemp is awesome!
Omg this is so good! I made this tonight and it turned out amazing.
Made this today. Followed exactly. Added chocolate chips for the kids. Huge success. This will be a staple from now on. Quick easy. Kids inhaled. Thank you!
Sorry – my previous note had an error! Should be 1 1/4 tsp of baking soda to go in with the mashed bananas (not 2 tsp), to replace the baking powder.
You can still make in a blender, just let the mashed bananas rest 5 mins before adding the rest.
Definitely has the right flavors and texture. I’m just missing the sweetness of regular banana bread. Good recipe though.
We, and I mean the family just went Paleo as of the 1st of Jan. Not really a New Year resolution… just felt it was time to change the diet. I am the cook around this homestead and I cook just about anything, so this is really a change for me. With that being said after quite a few baking recipes of one bread or another, this is absolutely the best yet. Next round I will use very ripe bananas for added sweetness or just go ahead and add some coconut sugar.
I made this awesome bread several times without being able to get it out of the pan. After watching the Great British Baking Show I saw how to use parchment paper. I line the entire pan to get it to work, and it is perfect. Also, I separate the eggs, adding the yokes at the beginning and setting the whites aside. When everything is mixed, I then beat the whites until stiff peaks form, and then fold the whites into the batter, for a beautiful, light bake.
Hey George,
Flavour is spot on!
Followed the recipe to a t, substituted coconut for almond flour and just some general feedback for those using almond flour instead of coconut, you’d need closer to 1 cup of almond flour. As is, it was way too moist.
Cheers, B
Coconut flour behaves much different from almond flour, it’s way more absorbent. I made a similar mistake substituting almond flour with coconut flour once and my muffin batter turned out so dry, I had to add liquid to it to even be able to stir it. So if that’s the only reason you gave this recipe 3 stars, maybe it’s worth trying it out literally to a t.
I know it wouldn’t technically be paleo anymore, but would using peanut butter instead of almond butter work for this recipe?
yes but peanut butter is one of the most toxic butters, they are loaded with aflatoxins that can really irritate the gut.
Love this recipe! Would you suggest refrigeration of the leftovers? If not, how long can this sit out? Have made and enjoyed many times before. This time, on the 3rd day, there was a greenish hue in the bread inside one corner throughout loaf. Not mold (no fuzz), cannot figure it out. Perhaps a chemical reaction? Only modifications I made were adding ground ginger, clove, and using some tahini and some sunbutter mixed.
hi there! baked goods using sunbutter turn slightly greenish. i forget with what, but the sunbutter reacts. it’s still fine to eat :)m
I haven’t had much luck finding paleo muffin recipes that I like but this one is awesome! Thank you!
thank you
My 3 year old just ate two of these (basic recipe, muffins) and asked for a 3rd muffin! Definitely a keeper!
love it keep em coming mom!
I had a brown banana windfall and saw the link to your recipe on fannetasticfood.com, so decided to give it a whirl. I made it exactly per the recipe and stuck it in the fridge overnight. Just had a slab this morning with breakfast and it is really good. Nice texture, moist, just sweet enough. Thanks!
Hi George – BEST recipe ever! OMG so good! I am wondering if the nutrition info is up/available for this somewhere? Thanks, Rachel :-)
thank you! The nutritional info is up on the caveman feast app
Can I sub the eggs for flax eggs?
Yes
Not quite sweet enough for my taste (or my little guys). Great texture though! Next time I’ll experiment with adding honey…1/2 cup? 1 cup?
Did you use super ripe bananas? I would experiment with 1/2 cup of honey. I have not tested this but let us know if that works better for you.
AWESOME recipe! I had a LOAD of “ripe” bananas from my BF, so decided to try 2 different best paleo banana bread” recipes. This one takes the cake! Thank you!
Hello. I too am knew to the Paleo diet. Is it normal for the bread to be “spongy”. The bread taste amazing. It is very different in texture than I am used to.
Paleo baked goods will have a slightly different texture than conventional ones made with wheat flour.
So healthy and delicious!! Thanks for the great recipe.
Hi George – in your orange cranberry version it says to use the “zest of one whole orange diced” – is that just the zest or do you also use the flesh of a diced orange? Thanks so much, been using this recipe A LOT. Also have used your BBQ crockpot chicken recipe quite a bit.
I was wondering the same thing also :(. I will try it next time and ignore the word “diced”. :)
I live at 7,000 feet in the Mountain West. Do I need to alter anything in this recipe because of elevation? Thanks.
You may have to adjust the time or temperature but I have not tested this so I’m not sure how much either way. Please let us know how it works for you so we can share for any others living at higher altitudes.
Gabriela. Hiiiiii. I live at 8600′ and even though I have the scientific equations for high altitude and several cookbooks on it, I find that using extra large eggs or an extra egg works wonders. Muffins about same time and temp but I go with slightly lower temp with extra time. Good luck to you!
thanks great tip!
I make this recipe regularly adding 1/4 cup honey, walnuts and craisins and bake as muffins. I throw one in my lunch box every day for breakfast. Great recipe – thank you for sharing!
That’s great! It’s a perfect grab and go option.
Great recipe, thank you. I replaced some of the banana with dates, replaced the butter with coconut oil and used sprouting brown rice flour (pantry-induced improv) and it was still totally delicious. I actually prefer it to my usual cake recipe!
Awesome! Thank you for sharing your tips.
Hi Rebecca – I’m curious – how many cups of dates did you replace per each banana?
Hi Stacey,
I’m a Brit so I don’t use cups but I used about 4 – 5 medjool dates for one banana.
Hope you like it / it works well for you.
Rebecca
I just made this and it turned out perfectly! I used 5 bananas, 1/2 C coconut flour, scant 1/4 C almond flour, and added some honey and it was perfect! It’s not letting me rate it as 5 stars, but I would give it 5 stars!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi George. What size pan do you use? Forgive me if I missed it. Thank you!
Hello, I made this delicious recipe quick and easy just following the directions. I used a glass pan about 9″in diameter it worked out fine. I made sure to grease it up well. It turned out really good and especially right out of the oven!
Can I make this batter ahead of time and leave it in my fridge for a few hours? I’m worried that the butter will harden or the baking time would have to be longer… Thoughts?
In my experience with baking cakes, my butter has never hardened inside the batter when refrigerated. However, if you bake with cold batter, it doesn’t rise and becomes really dense. If you refrigerate, bring batter to room temp and mix again to incorporate air back in. And remember, bananas will brown in the fridge. So don’t be turned off if the color changes.
P.S. I tried giving 5 stars, but it’s only showing 4 ? it won’t let me change it.
WOW. So much yum. For the last couple of years, I’ve been making a paleo banana bread that I love, but it has honey/maple syrup in it. I’m trying to eliminate or at least reduce my use of sugar (incl honey, which seems to be in so many paleo baking recipes), for the sake of my diabetic husband. Just made this and it is a HUGE hit with the whole family (including my preteen sons, who are usually suspicious of anything paleo). Thank you for a fabulous recipe!
I am really excited with this banana bread…I have just recently started cooking Paleo. I must say it took a little getting used to as far as texture with most baked goods but I sure don’t miss that cannon ball feeling in my gut after eating gluten and sugar. I love this bread..I added about a 1/2 cup of coconut palm sugar just to sweeten it up a bit…my husband actually asked for a peice and he liked it to….that’s amazing….thanks
Has anyone tried this without the baking soda?
Has anyone tried to add vegetables (zucchini or spinach perhaps) to this recipe? Would I have to alter other proportions?
Has anyone ever added any veggies (zucchini or spinach perhaps?) to this recipe? I want to make this for my son but also want to get some vegetables in there. Any suggestions?
I have not tested this. I’m sure you could easily add zucchini, just make sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Please let us know how it turns out if you try it!
Are the nutritional values available?
I don’t provide nutritional information on my site but I do offer it on my app, Caveman Feast, or you can use a site like my fitness pal.
If I leave out the baking powder and just use the baking soda, is it going to rise at all? I am not allowed baking powder on the GAPS diet, even if it is home made.
I have not tested this so I don’t know how that would come out.
This is by far the BEST paleo banana bread I’ve ever made and it’s so simple. Not rock hard, dense or dry like all the others I’ve made. I added some Enjoy Life chocolate chips and it’s the perfect snack. Thank you!
It’s great with chocolate chips! Glad you enjoy it!
What is the best (and safest) storage method for preserving this.
Hi, I love, love, love this recipe. My question is, when making a variation, for example the Orange Cranberry version, do you X-Nay the banana’s??? Then replace banana’s with the other fruit???. I had to ask because when making the banana version there is a lot of liquid from the bananas, but if you make one of the other versions..there isn’t, and you are cutting back on the butter also. Please let me know. Thank you
You can add what you want to the recipe for variation but do not take away! The base recipe stays the same.
Would this work with tahini instead of nut butter?
Yes it sure would
I was out of almond butter the first time I wanted to make this, so I subbed Justin’s chocolate hazelnut butter. Winner – chocolate banana bread! My kids even love it.
I found it easy to place my blender container on my kitchen scale and tare it, then weigh out the ingredients as I add them to the container.
Can I substitute coconut butter for the almond butter?
I’ve tried it many times with almond and its delish :)
Yes you can
I just made the banana bread. I substituted the almond butter for earth balance because it didn’t have almond butter. It turned out running, I use almond flour with some coconut because last time I used coconut flour it didn’t bake. It just fell apart.
Any replacement idea for the nut butter.
Yum
I have recently started following paleo diet. I saw this recipe and knew I had to try it! I plan on making it tomorrow, but I have a couple of questions? Is any store bought applesauce considered paleo? And if I added a few tablespoons to the banana bread for more moisture, do you think it would go well with the ingredients? Thanks!
Just plain applesauce is paleo but you don’t need it in this recipe, trust me. It would work though
If you use SunButter in this recipe it will turn green after it cools. It’s the chemical reaction between the sunflower seed and baking soda. Hopefully this will save someone from throwing away their bread because they thought the flour was bad…like I did :(
Do you by chance have the nutrition info for this recipe? I’m going to make the muffin version and would like to add it to my macro count. Thanks!
I don’t Liz, a ton of the other comments do and people have done this on my fitness pal or fitday so you can find it easily
Can we use ghee instead of butter?
Yes
It’s the same thing, just clarified butter. That’s a weird question.
I’ve tried this recipe 3 times, following it exactly, and each time it is completely squishy in the middle. This time I even left it in the oven for an hour and 20 min, and it’s burned on the outside, and still squishy in the middle. Any thoughts as to what the problem could be? I’d love to have a paleo banana bread.
Alex what flour are you using
mine did the same even though I added more coconut flour but I didn’t have a scale so I wasn’t sure how much to use without going over board. I am not sure what 75G is equivalent to cup size. I think you need to add more flour because I did and it took a little longer to cook but wasn’t squishy and was really tasty afterwards.
I want to make this recipe but I am wary of wasting time and ingredients. How can it be coconut flour OR almond flour at the same measurements? Both of these flours act VERY differently in a recipe and cannot be subbed 1:1.
They do but it works in this recipe due to other ingredients. Just use coconut flour to be sure
I’ve done it with both and it works great!
I use a mixture of both. It was an accident the first time. I ran out of coconut flour and only had a little over a quarter cup so I filled the rest of the half cup measuring cup with almond flour. It worked great! Now I do it every time. I make these muffins at- least weekly.
Hi!
I cant have eggs, would this work ok with flax eggs?
thanks! Sounds really yummy!
I have not personally tried it, others have and said it worked great
yes i would like to try with chia or flax eggs….anyone know if that works or tried it?
I made this with ripe plantains instead of bananas and used coconut oil all the way; the other ingredients and processes remain the same. The outcome is delicious, I can’t believe how light and sweet it is. Thanks for an awesome recipe.
Perfect, moist, just sweet enough and delicious. If you’re having trouble with it being too mushy I suggest actually measuring the amount of banana you use. Banana sizes vary and the recipe is very specific about quantity. It only took me 3 bananas to reach 2.5 cups. Will be making this a ton in the future!!
Would you happen to have the nutritional content of this recipe?
I don’t on the website, but it is in our app
Mine came out beautifully, thank you! I did have a little discrepancy, though. I weighed and measured the coconut flour just to see what the difference would be and there was actually a big difference between the two. The 75g of coconut flour was about a quarter cup more coconut flour than just a 1/2 cup measured in a dry measuring cup. Maybe that’s why some people had trouble with soggy bread? Just a thought. Thanks!
I just made this and it is so awesome. I can’t stop eating it lol. Thank you for the recipe!!
Made this into muffins for the 3rd time a few days ago
(and I even told you on a live stream)
I love to throw in walnuts too!
Delicious! Thanks George!
Silicon is an element. Silicone is the anti-stick rubber stufff.
Oh. my. I made this exactly as written, then added just a little pure maple syrup. Just a touch. So good! This is a keeper.
So awesome Lisa, thanks for leaving a comment
Awesome recipe! Tried it today. I used coconut butter because that was all I had and I use ghee instead of butter. BTW I forgot to add the vanilla and it was still awesome. Can’t wait to try it with the vanilla. I served it with a Thermomix made ice-cream of blended frozen fruit (bananas, berries, mango, kiwifruit) and plain greek yoghurt. Yum!
Yummy
The same happen to me! Where did I go wrong! Josnie
I tried this recipe exactly as described and it came out so mushy in the middle! What went wrong? I was sooo excited to eat it. Toothpick came out clean but I tried flipping it over onto a cooling rack and the middle fell out! Cooked 10 minutes longer and still had mush. Super duper brown on the sides/top. Thoughts?
For me I did if also exactly as mentioned (with a scale) and it was just perfect, 35 minutes in the oven for the muffins version in a silicon pan. The oven has to be warm also before using it. :)
What are the nutrition facts? Calories, carbs, etc?
I don’t know Sara, we don’t calculate them on the website. Our app has nutrition information for every recipe. http://www.cavemanfeastapp.com
Made 16 muffins with this recipe. Baked @350 degrees for about 27 minutes–took it out sooner because the tops were getting too brown and the tester came out clean. Used coconut oil; added raisins for added texture and sweetness. The muffins were moist and spongier than expected, but held its shape. I will enjoy this for breakfast! Thank you for the recipe.
That is awesome and I appreciate the thorough notes Minda :)
Someone brought this to a work luncheon and it was the first thing to disappear. The recipe flew around our office and I’ve made it many times. It never lasts more than a few minutes.
That is awesome
I wonder how long this keeps in the freezer?
That I actually don’t know
Great recipe! I’ve done it twice and both times it came out great. My kids love it. The second time I did half almond butter and half coconut butter. I added cacao nibs on the top. Delicious! Love the texture. Moist but not mushy.
That sounds amazing and I love that you are expirimenting :)
How to you store this recipe? In the fridge? and for how long can you keep it? I’m looking forward to making it to my toddler. :)
I typically store mine in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days
Thank-you for sharing this recipe, the whole family(children ranging from 4-14) just love it, which is a first!
That makes my heart happy, this is an amazing recipe :)
What is the nutritional calculations? I need to know the carbs.
We don’t calculate nutrition but you can using a site like fitday.com or myfitnesspal.com
I tried this recipe and the only change I made was I used almond flour instead of coconut flour. I was worried that it may taste more like coconut that was why I changed flours. Mine came out kind of mushy as well. It was really wet and I couldn’t stomach that texture. Any recommendations?? Thanks!
You need to use coconut flour to get a true bread like consistency
So I followed the recipe exactly and it literall came out as a giant pile of mush. I’m going to continue cooking it but I’m hoping I didn’t waste all of those ingredients…
I have never heard that, and you added coconut flour?
Mine always come out mushy too. Just made a batch tonight, mushy. I’m thinking there’s too much melted butter! And yes, I use coconut flour. Will try half the amount of butter next time.
Ok please report back
I’ve read on other food blogs that certain coconut flour doesn’t come out very well.
I think off brands, and the one in the green bag,Let’s Do Organic coconut flour, come out mushy, when used in recipes like this.
Yes I only use tropical traditions or thrive market
PS This delicious recipe works perfect in the microwave tried it loved it.
this is an awesome recipe so accurate simple yet flavorful I added a 1/4 cup of raisins used half coconut and half almond meal flour and it was wonderful.
That sounds delicious
Good muffin! I like the texture. There was a little too much spice for me so I’ll probably cut back next time, but otherwise a winner. I’d like to try adding some walnuts and chia seeds as well. Thanks for the healthy recipe :)
If you substitute the coconut flour for almond flour, does that affect the recipe? I know coconut flour absorbs a ton of moisture where almond flour is not quite as absorbent; I’d be worried it may turn out too moist. Anyone try that variation? Thanks!
Actually in this recipe it doesn’t make a difference, you can still do it :)
This really is awesome. I made it last weekend. I’m thinking of making the muffin version but I like the moist interior as the best part, so I guess the muffins would have less of that…decision, decisions! ;) Can’t wait to try it with Coconut Butter (I used peanut butter first time). Thank you for this recipe!
This recipe is so good (but I did burn it slightly as mine is a fan assisted oven, I needed to reduce the time ). If I put wall nuts in do I have to reduce any of the ingredients?
No you don’t need to change anything
I made this recipe and everyone in my household thought it was a hit! I used alomnd butter and I added some fresh organic blueberries, it was so delicious! I can’t believe it’s gluten free! Just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing this great recipe!
You are so welcome
How about a variation such as lemon poppyseed? Any ideas?
Thanks!
I have a perfect lemon poppy seed recipe already for you. Click here to see it
I love this recipe. My banana bread came out perfect and it was the first time I have made bread. I love that it is not too sweet, did not have to add honey. I also substituted almond butter for peanut butter as I could not find any peanut butter.
Thanks for the recipe
You are so welcome, thank you for leaving a comment!
I have made this recipe as muffins several times. So convenient for a take-along snack. Taste even better on the second day. I have a question on the variation suggestions. Do you omit the bananas when making the variations or add the other ingredients as well as bananas?
No you always add on top of the base recipe
Amazing recipe!! Finally, I can indulge in eating banana bread without any guilt. I am definitely making this again.
That is amazing news, I am so glad you loved it :)
It’s rare that I find a healthy recipe that appeals to the whole family, but this one hits the spot. I made the pumpkin-pecan version, and added a few tbs of sugar-free chocolate chips. Not only did I love it, but so did my 11-month old, my 4 year-old, my 7 year-old (who is super picky; he has autism and the food aversions that go with it, AND he doesn’t like bananas because of the texture), and my husband (who didn’t know it was paleo). Thanks so much for my new go-to banana bread recipe, it’s the tops!
Oh that is so awesome Rachel. Thanks for commenting
Hi Rachel, I’d love the pumpkin-pecan version if you were able to share it please? :-)
I love this recipe! It’s easily my favourite go-to paleo treat. I always use ground almonds instead of coconut flour (because it’s waaaay too expensive here in France) and it’s just perfect. I was wondering if it freezes well once it’s cooked or if it goes a little weird. Any thoughts?
This was the best paleo banana bread recipe I have tried! I am always looking for paleo versions of my favorite treats, and this one was tops. I tasted it when it was cooled off, and I thought that it tasted like “regular” banana bread. This is a great resource for reliable recipes that taste amazing.
That makes me so happy reading, thank you for making it :)
I made this with applesauce instead of banana and it was awesome! I added two eggs and 2 tbsp extra of coconut flour to the mixture as well. AWESOME!!
Awesome thank you
So good! And simple. I’ve literally been making this for years and have tried countless variations that all come out wonderful. The most recent variation: added shredded coconut, dried cranberries and chocolate chips. Made part of the batch as muffins and the ones made in a doughnut pan were fantastic! (Haven’t tried the muffin ones with the same variation yet)
Question, is the g measurement for the bananas with or without the peel? Thank you!
Without the peel, great question
Mmmm! I just made this and it’s lovely. I made a few changes. I didn’t have nut butter, so I ground up 1/2 c of almonds and added a little extra coconut oil. (I used coconut oil instead of butter.) I added an extra banana just so I wouldn’t have an extra one hanging around and added a T and a t of coconut flour. I also doubled the vanilla and added orange flavor too. I also added a dash of maple syrup… and I confess that I added some chocolate chips… So okay, not exactly paleo, but close enough.
It’s really good!
I LOVE this recipe. I have made it so many times and the best part is that it never fails! I have tried a few different flavours too! My favourite is home-made chocolate hazelnut butter. Thank you!
Hi, I tried this recipe as I was looking for a healthier version of banana bread for the kids, I ised regular all purpose flour as we are not paleo and I used 1/2 cup of stevia, I can’t wait to see how it comes out, only 38 minutes left and I’ll let you know ;)
Hi, George. Thanks for acting on your thought, “I want bananas in my banana bread!” I just tried it and made myself stick to your original recipe — SOOO GOOD! And no additional sweeteners! I’m tempted to go right back in there and start trying variations. You may have guessed by now that my answer to your question about whether an e-book on this bread and its variations would be a good idea: an unqualified YES!
I only almond flour on hand. Can it be substituted for the coconut flour?
Yes it can in this recipe
Absolutely glad I came across this recipe. Nothing bad in it and tastes awesome. I make it every week.
Woot woot, so glad you love it
I found this recipe to be very bland unfortunately :( next time I’ll add something sweet like chocolate chips or cocoa. I am only new to paleo so maybe my pallet was expecting the sugar filled mainstream flavour but never the less it was an unappealing taste I hope to correct in the future
Maybe you should try using riper bananas? If you use really ripe bananas it turns out super sweet and the banana flavour is off the charts!
Yes I agree :)
Made these as muffins today with the coconut oil and a 1/2 cup choc chips and baked for 25 min – they were perfect. I will try the cocoa powder next time for the chocolate version – thanks so much!
I have made this several times and feel compelled to share a few things….
I have made this with almond butter, but usually I omit the nut butter due to allergies in the house and find that it works just fine! I think the texture ends up slightly different, but nobody seems to notice.
Second, today I forgot the fat and I don’t think that mattered either! Usually I do half and half coconut oil and butter. As they were baking I felt like I was forgetting something but couldn’t remember what (I suppose that’s what I get for not referring to the recipe!) BUT it came out great! It might hold together slightly better with the fat, but this time around I added the fat in the form of butter as the topping :)
Lastly, I attempted a pumpkin version of this where I used 2 bananas and 1 c pumpkin puree. I enjoyed them BUT I am now of the opinion that anything that uses bananas as a base will taste at least a little bit like banana. This goes for some banana-based brownie recipes I have made too…..not necessarily a bad thing, but if you are not expecting it then it might disappoint you!
In conclusion….definitely most forgiving recipe ever!
I ve tried this recipe many times and it worked well :) just curious if i make it in muffin pans how long do i have to bake it ?
I would say 20-25 minutes
1/2 cup coconut flour equal to 75 gr ? i read it was 56 gr. which on is true ?
When I weighed it, it was 75 grams
this sounds really good (especially the drizzle with raw ‘money’ part. :) LOL) Seems as though we often have too many bananas … I’ll have to give this a try, I’ll probably drizzle with the honey though. :)
Please enjoy
Fresh out of the oven. I had such high hopes, as it had risen so well over the 60-minute bake. The taste is fine, not as banana-y (even with using very ripe bananas) as I’d hope with a slightly eggy texture. Definitely a good base to toy around with.
I’ve been saving this recipe for a long time and have finally made it. It’s just awesome and plan on baking regularly. Haven’t looked through every comment but I’m wondering has anyone tried to freeze a loaf?
Thanks very much, George!!
I bake one weekly and cut it up into individual servings to freeze and it works perfectly. I’ve never frozen a whole loaf though.
I make this as muffins and then freeze them for school lunches for the week. They thaw nicely and hold up well to freezing :)
That is great advice, I will try that
Hi!!
After making this a few times and always having trouble with the bottom sticking now matter how much oil I used, I tried using a cut-to-size piece of parchment paper on the bottom of the pan. I still greased the sides and it still stuck, but I was able to loosen it with a spatula/flipper and it slid out no problem.
I also made an adjustment for our high altitude here in Calgary, AB. I increased the coconut flour to 3/4 cup and it solved the ‘gooey’ issue I had before.
Thanks! Great recipe!! I always add dark chocolate and sometimes walnuts.
I have been looking for a good recipe … I have been training hard. I have been seeking a healthier lifestyle. This recipe was good, but I found that it came out a but eggy ( I know that is not a proper word). I used almond flour in mine, perhaps I need to add more much like how you did.
Awesome recipe! Been searching long and hard for a good, healthy one. You’ve certainly delivered. Thanks!
This is the first time making a paleo banana bread and it was simple and very delicious. I did not make any alterations to the original recipe.
However the most upsetting thing is that it did not keep for long and let’s just say that throwing away my HALF loaf was heart breaking considering how expensive the ingredients are (I live in an area where these ingredients are hard to come by). It was only 4 days.
My advice would be to put it in the fridge straight away if you live in a humid area like myself. Asia is not the best place to leave a banana bread on the counter for 2 days. It just tasted very funky unfortunately.
@CookingCaveman – please make this a note at the end of the recipe to warn others.
OH wow, I would never leave it out but thanks for the tip.
Can I use peanut butter instead ?
I haven’t tried it but it will work
I’ve made this so many times and absolutely love it! I got distracted today and added almond flour instead of almond butter…but then a threw some in once I realized my mistake. I’m hoping it turns out okay…crossing my fingers while it bakes.
Just tried the Banana Paleo bread and its just beautiful.. I love this guilt free delicious way of cooking so thank you for sharing your recipes with us!!
Thank you Kate, glad you loved it
I want to try the pumpkin version. Do I omit the bananas or reduce the bananas? If leaving the bananas in, does it taste like banana pumpkin? I don’t really want to taste the bananas in the pumpkin version. Thanks.
Oh my goodness! This was the best ever! We have been slowly making the transition to eating paleo/ real food and this delicious bread gives me hope for the future! Thank you so much!!
You are so welcome
did you say drizzle it with raw money? haha
Yes I did
I was cleaning the batter in the bowl before baking. It tasted so sweet and good, cannot wait to taste the end result. Love the simple recipe!
Best banana bread I have made. Have just gone paleo and really surprised how much flavour this recipe has. I made this last week but didn’t watch my oven temperature and bread was slightly burnt on outside, though inside was lovely and moist, still very delicious. Have just made this again. Turned oven temperature down (as I have a fan forced oven) and cooked for 50mins. I would definitely recommend this. I will be trying some variations as well. Even my husband who is rather sceptical about my new way of eating, was impressed. Thank you.
You are welcome
How many calories in one portion of the banana bread?
I don’t know, we don’t calculate nutritional information but you can use websites like myfitnesspal
This looks delicious! Could I use oat flour instead of coconut flour?
I have no idea, I don’t eat oats so I haven’t tried it
YES It works with Oat Flour- I use 1/2 C Oats ground in the food processor and 1/2 C Coconut Flour or You can use 1- 1 1/4 C Oat Flour.. I also subbed the Almond butter w/ Almond meal one time too !!
So, quick question: What loaf pan do you recommend to get a reasonably similar conventional bread size? Would a 9×5 work fine? Or would it be too thin? And obviously, I CANNOT wait to do this! It’s messing with my will in unknown ways!
I always use a 9×5
Hi!
Tried this out a while back and love it! I store it in the fridge to keep and also because my house is REALLY warm in the spring/summer and some of fall since I live in the valley. I used a glass loaf pan because my luck in the past with the non stick has been awful! I also put down a small sheet of parchment to make the loaf pop right out of the pan because I hate losing half of the loaf to it sticking! haha! But very yummy and MOIST!
I was looking for a recipe that uses lots of bananas, because I had lots of bananas getting ready to go bad. I did not have almond butter so instead i put 1/2 cup of cashew meal and I put 1/4 cup cocoa. It came out moist, light and delicious. (I used coconut oil, no butter). And it’s so simple to make! Thanks for sharing
Oh that sounds awesome Anne, thank you for sharing
Anne-Sylvie I was wondering where did you buy your cashew meal. I came across a recipe yesterday that called for cashew meal. Thanks
BEST Paleo Banana Bread recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out moist and delicious. Even my hard to please MIL, hubby, and picky kids gobbled it up!
That makes me happy, so glad you enjoyed
Try this recipe in an eight inch pan, top it of with a side of maple syrup… DELICIOUS!
Oh I agree :)
Has anyone ever tried to make it in a bread machine? I am looking for a good paleo banana bread that I can make in a bread machine.
Why? Paleo breads are so easy they are actually easier than taking the time to use a machine. Mix wet. Mix dry. Blend. Pour. Bake. Straight up 10 minutes or less. I tossed my bread machine. It made simple things more difficult and time consuming. No point in something that is superfluous. Hope you find something that works for you.
Hi, George,
I tried this recipe using sunflower butter instead of almond butter and I noticed that within a day (or less!) the bread starts turning blue/green. It’s happened twice now, once when I left the loaf out of the fridge, and once when I had the loaf in the fridge. Could it be the sunflower butter? Or maybe it’s normal when using coconut flour (I’ve never used it before).
That all said, it TASTES amazing.
Thanks for your insight!
Yes its the sunflower butter reacting with the baking powder/soda, there is nothing wrong with it :)
Fascinating, thanks for your insight!
If you add lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, this can counter the green reaction of the sunflower seeds and baking soda :)
Yes it sure can but green is so fun
Really good, best grain-free baked treat I have had. It may have been covered somewhere else in the lengthy thread of comments, but I found the toothpick test is not a good determination with this recipe. Toothpick came out clean as a whistle but it was still gummy in the center of the cake. The flavor and texture of the cooked parts are fantastic!! Double thumbs up.
amazing banana bread I make it weekly for my kids and myself, no need to sweeten it the bananas doo the job and a little grass fed butter on top makes its my most favourite desert! by far the best banana bread I have made,
George, I have a serious question! I am on the quest for the PERFECT GF/DF banana bread and I really thought this would be it. My bread came out SUPER dry and with not enough flavor or sweetness. Comparing to other recipes, it doesn’t have any honey or coconut milk (things that would make it sweet and moist). I also think the bananas I used weren’t ripe enough. But any other suggestions for me??! I am desperate!
I have no idea, that isn’t normal for this recipe. You can always add moisture, like a little coconut milk. Reducing the coconut flour and adding some honey would help
I just made this recipe and had the opposite problem! I followed the recipe, cooked for 60 minutes in a silicone pan – and it was still watery! It hadn’t cooked at all. I know my oven works because everything else I make works. This is the second GF banana bread recipe I have tried, and the last one turned out exactly the same. These recipes without regular flour don’t seem to work. I also notice you don’t use any xanthan gum, which other GF recipes use – although it didn’t seem to help the other recipe either. Any suggestions?
Did you by chance use almond flour instead of coconut flour? That could explain your problem. This recipe is great if you use coconut flour, but contrary to what the recipe says above, almond flour and other nut flours CANNOT be substituted directly for coconut flour–they behave completely differently in recipes. Coconut flour absorbs a ton of moisture, whereas the other flours do not. So if you use almond flour, it will turn out a watery mess.
I used almond flour(Bob’s) and this recipe turned out perfectly, moist, tender, delicious. Toasting it adds another tasty dimension.
Thanks for a great recipe!!
Perfect, so glad it worked :)
After you add the coconut flour, continue blending the ingredients (this works best with a hand blender) for a couple extra minutes until you notice the batter start to thicken up. It is impossible to over mix this batter, so mix until you are satisfied that the coconut flour has absorbed a lot of the liquid before baking. That should help with the wateriness.
Great idea, thank you Caty
I made this and I didn’t have enough banana. 300 g. I sustituted dates ( mashed up of course) until I gad 575. Baked in an 8 by 8 for 40 min or so. Absolutely delish and super moist!
If you make the muffins do you think they would stick to muffin liners or just bake without them?
I always use silicon muffin liners so nothing sticks
What size Loaf pan do you use?
9 inch loaf pan
They peel off paper liners without a problem!
So good to know, thank you
Seriously the best banana bread ever. I was getting so pissed because every banana bread recipe had added sweetners… hello, banana is SO sweet already! What were these people thinking?! Thanks for your creativity. DELISH.
Just made your recipe (Banana Bread). I doubled it!! I had to be careful because I ran out of room in the food processor. Mixed dry ingredients in a separate, bigger, bowl then combined the two. Made my own Almond butter. It turned out awesome!! I made two sets of muffins and one loaf. Plan on freezing the muffins and use as needed. Thank you very much for providing such great healthy recipes!!
You are so welcome, so glad you loved it
Isela, how much Almonds did you use for your butter? I either make too much or too little. Also, what kind of Almonds do you use? I standardly get raw Almonds.
Thank you for your help!
Holy smokes, this is an amazing recipe. I just finished my first Whole30 and opted to stay away from Gluten but was really looking to try out something bread-y. I was nervous my first GF baking was going to be a flop, but this turned out perfectly! It was so easy that I plan to keep this one in my reserves to serve for friends or to take as a dessert to pass. The texture is truly perfect, dense and moist without being heavy and the flavor is very similar to traditional banana bread without being quite as sweet (which I love!).
Hi there,
First I have to say thanks for such an awesome recipe, I don’t usually bake but steps were easy to follow and turned out amazing. Just a few questions, I doubled up the ingredients to make a double batch, is there any change to the instructions? Also, I noticed after a couple days the bread (stored in tupperwear) became very very moist and had a very bad after taste. The day before it was great, not sure if there is a certain way I should be storing this?
It doesn’t store long. When doubling I would just assume the baking time would be different, just cook until done.
Store it in the fridge, and freeze any amount that you won’t be eating within a few days. I’ve made this several times as muffins, and I find that I can just pull a frozen muffin out of the freezer, microwave for 30-40 seconds and it is warm and delicious!
I’ve never commente on a recipe before, but this one was just too great! Ive made this a couple times now, each time splittig the batter into two variations. Ir made plain, with golden raisins, with tons of fresh blueberries mixed in, with dark chocolate on top, in a loaf pan, a silicone muffin pan, and a small square pyrex. each time turned out great (even the batch where forgot the coconut oil!) I always have over ripe bananas in my freezer, and this is by far the best use for them I have found. My husband also loves it, and now he thinks I’m an amazing paleo baker!
Hi Libby, I was wondering with variations I always thought you switch out different foods. But this recipe I was confused. If you add the blueberries do you still leave in the bananas. Thanks Diane :)
i made this today using the pumpkin variation. The bread was not sweet at all and dry. Not sure what went wrong but will not make this recipe again. Most of the reviews were for the banana bread original recipe so I thought the pumpkin variation would be great as well. I will keep searching for a great paleo pumpkin bread recipe.
I would say add sweetener next time. There is a sweet version in my book The Paleo Kitchen
ive made the pumpkin variation numerous times comes out perfect every time hands down my favorite one!
OUTSTANDING. I still can’t believe that there is absolutely no sweetener in this recipe. It has such a great grain like texture, one of the BEST paleo recipes I’ve ever tasted. Thank you!
Thank you so much. So glad you loved it
I’m about to make this recipe! I’ll be doing the blueberry variation but with chocolate chips. Making this for a “before the club” party which I’ll be providing paleo food for my girlfriends!
Oh that will be delicious, enjoy
Made this and added 1/4 cocoa nibs for added texture. In a silicone loaf pan baked for 60 min at 350F – awesome! My husband just ate 1/2 loaf. Also made it a 2nd time using 1/4 gluten free baking mix for my kids and this looked almost identical to my regular banana bread loaf. Thanks for the great recipe!
As I was preparing the batter (only substitute was 1/4 cup of clarified butter since I was down to 1/4 cup of Almond butter in the pantry)I was doubtful this was going to be as tasty as “Nana’s” Banana Bread recipe that had a bit of sweetner in it. I Baked it for 45 mins in a 9×9 pan. Golden brown on the outside and just a touch mushy on the inside. Turned the oven off and placed it back in the warm oven..went visiting for an hour or so and when I returned…perfection! Sweet is not the problem. I think the problem is the loaf pan..too deep for this recipe leaving uncooked interior. Use a shallow pan. Light, Fluffy and DELICIOUS!
Thank you so much. I love your descriptive words, makes me hungry.
Loaf pan isn’t problem…ensure you use the convection (fan) setting if you have one and use a high quality silicone pan…no need to grease pan and totally consistent baking times. Loafs, no matter what the ingredients, usually take from 55-65 minutes if filled 3/4 full or more. I have been making all sorts (even flourless) for many years.
What if you don’t have a convection fan? I had the same problem, cooked it for 60mins, brown on the outside and mushy in the middle. :(
Hmmmm….your oven may not be heating to true temperature. try 75 min and check for burning (maybe lower one shelf level down so slightly lower in oven as heat will come from bottom for baking). Let me know if this solves problem. I’m curious and may try on a non-convection setting too. Thanks!
Thank you for all of your help Rachel :)
I have the same problem with a lot of my banana breads but find if I cover with foil for the last 15-20 minutes of baking it cooks thru perfectly.
Made these today and they were amazing. My kids said they were even better than my “regular” ones (and they are hard to please). Opted for muffins after reading the “black on the outside/raw inside” comments regarding the loaf. They were perfect- brown and moist, not spongy. Cooked for 30 minutes. Also added 1/4c of shredded coconut and 3/4c of dark chocolate chips. Can’t wait to make again.
For healthy it was pretty good and guilt-free. I just added some jam for added sweetness. I used the coconut oil instead of the butter and it was moist and fine. Thanks!
This is an unbelievable banana bread. I loved it had no added sweetener- let the bananas do that! I added some semi-crushed walnuts on top and also broiled it for a few minutes after it was finished baking to crisp up the top!
Great!
That sounds amazing. I am going to try that next time. Merry Christmas
Well, that’s four bananas and a heck of a lot good ingredients gone to waste…
I followed the exact recipe and it all just came out wet and not at all cooked, even though the top was almost burnt. Like a very wet sponge that tastes like raw eggs.
Flipped it and put it back in the oven, not expecting really much of it…
Did you by chance use almond flour instead of coconut? That’s the one thing I would say about this recipe… almond flour and other nut flours CANNOT be substituted directly for coconut flour. They perform completely differently in recipes. Coconut flour absorbs a lot of moisture, whereas almond flour not only does not absorb moisture but actually adds moisture to the recipe. So if you use almond flour for this, it will be a watery mess.
I need to clarify my previous response. I was cooking several things this morning when I decided to try this recipe since I had very ripe bananas. As I was cleaning up I saw my measured out coconut oil that I forgot to add to the mix. That being said the bread was very crusty on the outside but mushy on the inside. It probably would have still been a fail. I cooked it for 50 minutes trying to get it to dry out. I used Bobs Coconut Flour that I had on hand. The texture seems like baking powder not flour. Any suggestions on another type of coconut flour to use ?
Oh I never use bobs because it never turns out. I always use the Tropical Traditions brand you can find here.
FAIL: This was looking beautiful as I removed from oven, inserted knife that came out clean, flipped onto a cooling rack expecting it to slide right out but it would not be coaxed out of the greased glass loaf pan. I banged the loaf pan with large spoon, then went around the edge with a knife, and finally it came out with a dry blob and all the crusty goodness still stuck on loaf pan.
Wow, I haven’t heard that one before. Time to mix the crumbles with some melted chocolate and make a dessert with some ice cream :)
Absolutely wonderful! I followed the recipe exactly (but had to make my own almond butter)and it worked out perfectly. The fact that it has no sweetener is huge along with the fact that no one will know. Can’t wait to make the orange cranberry and pumpkin ones. Thank-you!
I melted 1 T butter and about 3 oz. dark chocolate and swirled that in which came out the oven looking beautiful and tasted great. However, a couple minutes out of the oven and it sunk in the middle. Any idea how to prevent that? Did I take it out of the oven too soon?
Maybe a little too soon but it will sink because it isn’t traditional bread
Just chiming in here to say that the bread can be made without the almond butter, just add an extra banana!!
It worked great, thanks for the recipe!
Freaking amazing banana bread!! I’ve been wanting to make this recipe for a looong time and finally got around to it. Funnily enough I’m doing the 21 Day Sugar Detox (from Diane Sanfilippo) and since there’s no added sugar in the bread (thank you!!) I can have it! yay!1
Just made this bread.. I love how simple & quick it is to prepare! It has a very good flavor, but mine came out very “spongy”, so I’m trying to figure out what I did that can be adjusted next time.
I used almond flour, sun butter, 5 bananas instead of 4 because they were small bananas. Everything else I did according to recipe. I used a glass pan & baked for 50 mins… so possibly undercooked? The knife/toothpick came out completely clean when I tested it & the outside def looked done. Any suggestions?
Do a little research on the egg to coconut flour ratio (I’m sorry I don’t know it off hand). But coconut flour absorbs so much more than almond flour, so it requires more eggs in a recipe. You probably had too many eggs for the amount of almond flour, I learned this by doing some research about coconut and almond flour substitutes recently. Hope that helps! :-)
ahh, ok, that makes sense! thanks sooo much for the feedback, anna! i will look into that & give it another try :)
Hello from the paleo baking community, please: I followed the recipe, and used homemade baking powder & sunflower seed butter from Trader Joe’s. My “test” loaf came out black on top, and green underneath that. The taste is fine, but I bought a lot of bananas to make several mini loaves for gifts… and I’m not sure what I need to do to avoid that, as it is not very appealing. Thanks for tips! Oh, there is an almond shortage, so I could not buy any almond butter.
Baking powder and sunflower seed butter react with chlorophyl and turn it green. That’s how we make St Patty day recipes in the Paleo world. It is completely fine.
Haha, thanks George. Today is round 2, and I’m prepared to try again. TJ’s got a shipment of almond butter, & I am stocked now. So hopefully this time it won’t be green & black. Has anyone tried the pumpkin pecan version? How did it turn out?
Pumpkin pecan is the only version I make now! It’s so good. I add pumpkin pie spice too, and make into muffins.
That sounds amazing
Really good! I used coconut butter and aded some bittersweet chocolate chips. First time I’ve baked something without adding sugar or a sweetener of some sort and it came out great! Highly recommend.
I’ve made this banana bread several times…..turns out perfect everytime and it is fantastic!
Woohoo glad you loved it
I have an egg sensitivity. What can I use in place of eggs in this recipe?
I don’t test egg substitutes but you could look into applesauce or flax to try
Did you try applesauce as an egg substitute? Or anything else? I am trying to make this AIP-compliant..
Chewy, moist and delicious! My boys love it!
Love it and feeling healthy too!! Didn’t have almond butter, used peanut butter instead. Turned out great. Glad to see a receipe with no sugar added.
So glad you loved it Katie. You should definitely try it with almond butter and avoid the peanuts as much as possible. Check out this article Mark’s Daily apple did.
AMAZING! I never comment on recipes I find online but this is a different story. When I make banana bread I always want to use more bananas than the recipe calls for and when I saw this one uses four bananas I wanted to try it. So glad I did! Best banana bread I’ve ever had. Yes, better than the stuff my mom made with regular flour and shortening. My fiancé has so many dietary restrictions and we could both eat this together. Love the low sweetness level. Perfect as is but I might try adding more spices next time just to experiment. I’ll definitely add ground clove, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice when I bake the pumpkin version. Can’t wait! Thanks a million for creating this gem.
You are so welcome Joelle, thanks for commenting :)
Very good! Surprisingly light and moist. I freeze overripe bananas, so I used five small frozen bananas. For a topping, I mixed cinnamon, granulated maple sugar and chia seeds and added the mix to the top and swirled a bit throughout (I used a bundt pan).
I made this without almond butter, but subbed 1/4 c coconut oil in its place. Absolutely perfect! Though I’d like to add that I used a metal pan and it STILL took 55 minutes to bake until the middle was set, so I was a bit confused by the 35-40 minute calculation. Will definitely make again – maybe muffins next time!
Enjoyed your recipe. I left out the vanilla and still good.
can i use rice flour?
I never have but you can try it
This is the best banana bread I’ve ever made, paleo or no! I didn’t have really ripe bananas, so I added a tablespoon of molasses and one and a half tablespoons of xylitol to make sure it would be somewhat sweet, since my kids would be eating it. I also didn’t have enough sunflower seed butter- it amounted to about 1/4-1/3 cup I think, but it didn’t seem to make a difference. It was very moist and delicious. I will be keeping this recipe, with my modifications- I’m not changing a good thing! I also followed another commenter’s suggestion to avoid it being mushy- they used 8″ square baking dish, which I don’t have, so I used a small rectangular (about 10×7 I think).
Thanks for this recipe!! So delicious that even non-paleo’s would love it I’m sure!!
The texture of the bread is the absolute best of any paleo recipe I have tried. Based on comments about mushiness and firmness, I baked it in an 8 inch square dish, reducing the cook time to 45 minutes. Turned out perfectly! It is not sweet, which is great because it allows for a little versatility by spreading on a little fruit or honey. LOVE it!
I am so glad you loved it :)
Made these into muffins today – totally forgot the almond butter but consistency is awesome and taste is wonderful! So easy, thanks!
I don’t think I was paying enough attention to how much mashed bananas I added (mashing bananas is FUN). As a result it never firmed up enough. Still, it was very delicious.
Glad you liked them either way :)
I had coconut flour and bananas to use up but am vegan. Substituted coconut oil for the butter as the option and flax seed eggs with a little extra baking powder and it was so delicious. The texture and flavor are awesome! You are right so quick too! They were more flavorful when they coolled though.
Nice to see it worked out so well with the substitutions :)
Perrrfect, every time. <3
It definitely is!!! :)
My sis & I made this today and we love it. Thanks!
This is advertised as non-dairy but how is butter, even if it is grass-fed, not dairy?
He offered coconut oil as a substitute = no dairy
This recipe is GREAT! I drizzled with honey right out of the oven! I made them into mini muffins; cooked 19 minutes at 350 degrees (probably should have pulled at 18 or so, but still amazing). It makes me feel like I’m eating a normal banana bread, but no guilt! Great job!
Thanks for the recipe! Made the banana cake today. Tastes great and the texture is good. Chewy and soft.
I have tried many other recipes but THIS recipe is by far the best!! So delicious! The texture, the flavor are on point! I’m so excited about this recipe!
Thanks for this wonderful recipe! I have made it four times in the past week as my family love it and it disappears within a day! For the last two loaves, I have added 4 Medjool dates and a teaspoon of ginger which I think is a lovely variation.
I just made the pumpkin version and it is a nice flavor but I could only really eat the outside edge, the rest is mushy :( I used almond meal, and a bit of coconut flour. I also used 5 black slightly firm refrigerated only bananas, should I have done something to reduce the water here? Or maybe lose an egg? I guess back off a banana? it only came to 2 cups when my immersion blender got done with them.
Anyway, very excited about the flavor, kinda bummed about the texture I created. It should be known I am no hand in the kitchen, so any tips will be very appreciated.
Coconut flour absorb more water than almond, thats why she used only 1/2 cup of flour here. If you want to use almond meal instead, I would increase the flour. Ex) a cup almond flour plus 1/4cup.. coconut floue
Made this last night and loved it. Though I added an extra banana, choppedd up, to give it little bursts of moist banana flavor.
Made the banana bread 3 times now. It is delicious straight out of the oven. It is delicious when cooled down. It never lasts long in our house.
5 stars (It won’t let me rate it).
I made the Pumpkin Pecan version of this recipe and it was honestly the best Paleo desert I have found! Even my non-Paleo friends loved it!
Is the variation on top of the existing banana bread recipe or is it instead of bananas?
This recipe is by FAR the tastiest banana bread I’ve ever made! I’ve just converted my whole office to paleo :) thanks!
Nice job! Banana bread, especially good banana bread has that effect on people :)
Has anyone ever tried using frozen bananas? I want to make this recipe but don’t have enough bananas. But I do have a bunch of frozen slices I save for smoothies. Any thoughts on if this would work?
I used 1 fresh banana and 3 previously frozen and thawed, and it turned out great! I drained about 1/2 of the liquid that had accumulated with thawing. Used 1/4c coconut flour and 1/4 c almond flour (to equal the required 1/2c, not extra) and a good handful of pecan pieces.
Yes, I’ve made this with frozen bananas and it works!
Love, love, love… Making a second loaf tonight, after my kids inhaled the first one over the weekend! Fantastic. :) Added a smidge of honey and soy butter on top while it was still hot. I’m going to take this loaf to work tomorrow. Thank you!
Thanks for the recipe. I added 1/2 cup of flaxseeds and substituted the baking powder with 1/4 tsp. baking soda and 1/2 cup grass-fed whole buttermilk (could use yogurt). It came out great! A good dose of fiber too! With my substitution 1 serving of this recipe has: 15 grams of carbs, 9 grams of fiber, 10 grams of protein, and 21 grams of fat. (8 servings, although that was a lot of bread for me so I would make the servings smaller). And a little too carby. I was thinking of substituting the banana with zucchini and sweetening with a dash of honey next time to see if I can get those carbs down. Anyway, thanks for the inspiration.
I love this spread I made it just as instructed and added walnuts spread a little honey on top. My only question is about how many carbs there is in it and the calories :0)
George I know you do not calculate carbs for your recipes. But could someone tell me how many carbs are in this recipe? I cook for a diabetic that has to keep to a certain limit on his carb intake daily.
I calculated about 15 grams of carbs (I only used 2 cups of banana instead of 2.5). I added flaxseeds so that brought the fiber up to 9 grams. That is in 8 servings. Total carbs were about 150 grams, fiber 70 g, protein 80, and fat 172 for the whole loaf (rounding up a little). Again, that is with 1/2 cup flaxseeds, 1/2 cup buttermilk, and 2 cups of bananas…everything else the same.
This is fabulous! My kids are not fans of our new paleo-style diet but they actually loved this bread :) I was geeked! It came out fluffy & moist for us. I baked in a cake for about 20 minutes.
Yum! Ok, so I admit it has been a very LONG time since I have had “real” banana bread so if you are comparing it to the real thing, then you might be a little disappointed. However, if you are like me and have grown accustomed to the texture of coconut flour and egg in baked goods, then you will love this recipe. I used grass-fed butter, really ripe bananas, high quality organic coconut flour, as well as cashew butter. I thought it was plenty sweet with just the ripe bananas but once again, I haven’t eaten sugary snacks in a long time. I also upped the vanilla to a tablespoon and added some nutmeg and all-spice just b/c I love how they add a warmness to baked goods. Once baked, I topped it with a little extra cinnamon and butter upon slicing right out of the oven. Delish!
This recipe does come out like a sponge. Hope this works out better for others!
I have tried making paleo banana bread before and it always comes out spongey. I am tempted to try this recipe but dont want to waste good ingredients. Is there something I can do to ensure it will not turn out like a sponge?
I would have to agree. I’m a little new to Paleo cooking and will have to get used to that texture, I guess. Flavor was a bit bland, too. I’m not sure I understand how this is a 5 star recipe. Are all Paleo baked goods spongy?
Hi I just made this last night and it was yummy . But how do I store this bread ? Can I freeze it . Does it need to be in the refrigerator
You can either freeze it and save for later. Or, if you plan on eating it all, then store it in the fridge in a bag or sealed container.
I made the Palo banana bread. It was awesome. My husband said it would be too sweet but he loves it! The only thing that I changed was that I added 1/4 tapioca flour. This made the bread fluffier. I love it! Thnks
Just pulled this out of the oven, it’s perfect! I baked it for 35 minutes in a 7×11 glass dish.
I have all the ingredients ready to make the recipe… (I’ve got a tonne of bananas that need using) but I can’t find anywhere to buy any nut butter around here… currently in a very small town in the north of italy. Is it possible to replace the nut butter with another ingredient? maybe oil or tahini?
Thanks!
Unfortunately no. The recipe will not turn out the way it was intended to.
Yes
My husband isn’t a fan of nut butter so as a substitute I used dates. I heated the dates in a saucepan with a little bit of water than added the baking soda to it. The soda breaks down the dates so that they are like a paste. I used the equivalent of dates instead of the nut butter and it worked (and tasted) great!
You could always try making your own nut butter. There are many recipes on the internet.
I just made the paleo banana bread. Actually I am having a piece now for dessert. For me it needed some honey in the batter. But when I put honey on the warm cake it was just delicious. What would you recommend for next time, honey or coconut sugar? Everything I have made from the cookbook has been wonderful. I am so glad I purchased it!
I would stick with the honey.
I am so ashamed. I just made a pig out of myself. Daughter brought me a muffin made from this banana bread recipe last night. It is gone, secretly scarfed down by yours truly, and I have never tasted better, including my own family favorite(a wonderfully moist recipe that is non-Paleo and also completely non-diabetic friendly). I do not bake it anymore for that reason. She admitted to one adjustment, adding some stevia to the recipe. We are now planning a Paleo Banana Bread and Pumpkin Pecan bake-off at my house. Hopefully by then I will be able to practice more restraint. For now, I am excited to view your other recipe adaptations. My blood sugar thanks you George!
See there is always something good for everyone regardless of their limitations to things. :)
Love this recipe, thanks! I made as muffins and used egg replacer instead of eggs. I put a few frozen rasperries in the top of each muffin before baking and they turned out great!
Mine was nice but a little too moist and eggy. Can you use 2 or 3 eggs instead of 4? It didn’t taste eggy but texture was a but like an omelette. I used half coconut half almond flour in mine.
Just made this recipe today, and it was wonderful! Coming from someone who made/ate banana bread regularly, my picky hubby and I thought it tasted just like traditional banana bread. We are new to paleo, and we intend to make it a lifestyle, it’s recipes like this that help curb that occasional craving for bread or deserts. Can’t wait to share some with my diabetic mom, I think she’ll appreciate the high fiber and low carb content!
My family LOVES these muffins! They are the best, and I chose to try them because you focused so much on the banana, which is a MUST. Thank you!! **note – your recipe rating starts won’t let me choose a 5 .. not sure why
Wow! I made this banana bread a cpl of hours ago and just had a piece. It was so yummy. I am new to Paleo so finding recipes that I actually like is reassuring.
Thank you for this and other great options.
Hello, I tried this recipe yesterday for the first time. Lovely flavors, looking forward to trying the other variations.
Hi! Just a question. Is it possible to sub the nut butter with PB2 powder? If so, can I use the powder alone or does it have to be rehydrated to 1/2 cup with water?
I don’t really make room for substitutions like nut butter. It would be a different recipe if I did. Sorry!
This banana bread is utterly amazing! I’ve made it 4 times so far, without having to do any of the adjustments I usually have to do for other recipes! So moist, sweet and simply delicious
They didn’t come out as sweet as I had expected it to be, perhaps because I used thawed frozen bananas, but hey I’m not complaining because they were still so moist and yum!
I have a mediocre blender and my hands… think I can pull this off?
Such an easy and delicious recipe!! Thank you for sharing!! It came out perfectly (followed the exact recipe)! I will definitely be making this again (probably weekly) and I am super excited to try the other variations. Thanks again and congrats on this Paleo triumph :)
This recipe is delish & so easy to make! 10/10!
Very yummy though mine was more like a pudding as it was very moist. I think it just needed a bit more flour.
most paleo “bread” recipes are very moist. more like wet sponges. I made these as muffins and had a much better experience than with other pale recipes. I think when made as a loaf, the texture would be different. try the muffins :)
This recipe plus 1/2 cup more almond flour (other half being coconut flour), and almost 1/2 cup of honey made twelve perfect muffins after 15-18 minutes & the tops are nicely risen and cracked to paleo perfection. Thanks so much for such an awesome recipe – you can truly tell the quality of a recipe if it still goes well after a couple adjustments!
So I don’t know what went wrong but my banana bread was very oily I followed the recipe but I used coconut oil, maybe that’s why :( … Still pretty tasty!
Perfecto!! A little moist but fantastic. I was wishing that I had added sunflower seeds – I think next time I will leave out the cinammon and add sunflower seeds!
Just made these, absolutely delicious! So happy to have discovered a grain free bread that I can bake at home so easily. Thanks for the great recipe. My version was to throw everything into the food processor out of order, (also used half coconut and half almond flour) and then bake in a mini muffin pan. They turned out amazing in spite of my haste. I also forgot the vanilla but can’t tell. No need for any sweetener either. This recipe is a win all around!
Five stars but the rating won’t let me :/ !
Hi! Made the bread this morning – – delicious except when I turned it over to get out of the bread pan, a 1/4 of the loaf broke and didn’t turn out of the pan. What is the trick? Let it cool longer (I had it cooling for about 20 min)? I did prepare the pan with coconut oil first.
Thanks!
I would let it cool longer, and also line the pan with parchment paper with ends coming out the top/sides so you have enough to grip and pull it out with.
As much as I wanted to love the recipe, I was disappointed. The flavor is good but I had to cook it for 1 hour 20 minutes and it was still moist. I want to try it again. Would using overly ripe bananas be my issue? Should I only use ripe bananas?Should I add more flour? Help :-).
Yes, that can be dependent on a few things. If you used almond flour and the bananas were too ripe than there is nothing to absorb that excess moisture which is my guess on what happened. I always recommend using coconut flour first in this recipe because it turns out perfect every time. If you use coconut flour and your bananas are overly moist you can adjust from 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at the most.
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Absolutely LOVE this recipe! Made them into muffins and ‘mini loaves’ in a square brownie pan. My fiancé can always tell (and dislikes) when I use coconut flour but he approved and even requested another batch. Thanks again!!
Awesome! Taking over one person at a time :)
I don’t like coconut, but was going to try this recipe tonight. Good to know there isn’t a strong coconut flavor to it.
Just found this recipe today loved it!
I’m trying this right now! It looks delicious on paper. I’ll let you know later.
So I’m a dingaling and put almond flour instead of almond butter in it. It actually worked ok. Just FYI.
Wonder would it be okay to use egg whites instead of whole eggs? (I am out of eggs and want to make this now! LoL)
You could try, but it’s really best to make it with the whole egg.
BEST. BANANA. BREAD. EVER.
I’ve made this recipe 4x in the last month. Can’t get enough of it. My 3 YO loves it!!
Can’t wait to make again. Thank you for accidentally making it
Just made this with Justin’s vanilla almond butter. Holy moly SO good! Did I mention I saw this recipe on Pinterest and got up at midnight to make it ;)
Can you use frozen bananas? Would I just add more coconut flour due to excess moisture?
I wouldn’t try it with frozen bananas as that would change the texture, and vary the cooking time.
I made this with four frozen bananas (all I had) and it turned out great! Just FYI.
Just made this into muffins! Tastes soo yummy! Only thing was I used sunflower seed butter since I was out of almond butter and it makes the muffins come out super dark and they almost look burnt( still tasty! Great recipe! Next time I’ll use almond butter!
Just got done devouring this. Made it with crunchy Almond Butter because that’s all I had. Amazing, moist and delicious!
Made this for the first time today! Tastes yummy and I think I’ll add some almond flour in addition to the coconut flour next time… a little too moist this time around. Thanks for sharing such deliciousness :)
I had a serious banana bread craving, hadn’t had any since going paleo about 2 yrs ago, and these did the trick. We added blueberries and walnuts to make it extra super yummy. Tasted like the best banana bread ever in my book. And my 3 yr old who has never had banana bread (and LOVES bananas and blueberries) thought they were the best ever too and would have gobbled up the whole loaf if I let him. We didn’t have almond butter, so just put in a 1/2 cup almond flour and a 1/4 cup organic white rice flour (yes, not exactly paleo, but great resistant starch!) and skipped the coconut flour, it never sits well with me and is kind of tricky to work with. Turned out great! Almost too sweet, with 4 ripe bananas, maybe I’ll try 3 next time. Have to make it for the hubby when he is home from a work trip, cause this one isn’t gonna last! What a treat.
I made this a few days ago and it was wonderful, will certainly be making again! I used sunbutter and it turned green LOL! Luckily I was expecting it or it would have been quite a shock! Thanks for a great recipe, I’m looking forward to trying more :-)
Glad you liked it. Hope you didn’t make your coworkers jealous ;)
I make this bread often, and it is delicious! When I make it with sunflower butter, the top turns very dark and doesn’t look appetizing, but it tastes good. For this reason, I prefer almond butter. I really like the cinnamon and sometimes add walnuts. My toddler loves it as well. Thank you!
Thank you! Happy that your toddler loves it too!
I love this recipe! Quick and easy and my girls love it. I confess I put chocolate chips in though, but that’s because I have a thing for chocolate. And sometimes I add coconut, sunflower seeds, and raisins. I’m waiting for them to bake right now, because that’s supper tonight.
Yum!!!!!! I want banana bread for dinner :)
Just had a go at making the Banana Bread. Disaster! The oven was far too hot so the bread was burnt on top, yet the mixture spattered out everywhere when I tried to turn it out. Very expensive, very messy and I’m very sad!
Oh no!!!!!!! I’m sorry to hear that. Did you cook it at the recommended temperature? What went wrong?
Hi
just made a loaf using 1 banana (all I had) and 1 egg plus 1 tblspn of chia seeds with water (so not technically fully paleo) didnt use the additional butter just the coconut butter and added in mixed spice, chopped dates,coconut syrup instead of honey and some vanilla extract. Tasted truly amazing. Great recipe!
helenbeee
Glad you liked it Helenbeee!!
I LOVE this recipe, easy and delish! I was wondering though could I sub 1 banana for some fresh pineapple for hummingbird cake/bread version?
You wouldn’t want to sub Pineapple for the Banana. The Pineapple is watery, without the banana in there it will not hold together well at all. Adding in some fresh pineapple might be the way to go. Let me know how it comes out when you try it!
I just made this recipe this morning, and baked in regular-sized muffins. Like many other posters, I also used half coconut flour, half almond flour. For the bananas, I used them from the freezer (we peel and freeze bananas that are getting too ripe). I added a cup of frozen blueberries and 1 tsp almond extract, plus an extra tablespoon each of coconut and almond flour to compensate for the added moisture. I also added half a cup of sliced almonds and used an additional half cup to top the muffins. We ate them with honey butter, because I was unsure if they would be sweet enough without any sugar in the recipe; they were delicious, but I think they would have been fine without the honey butter.
That sounds SUPER delicious. Try them next time without the additional honey and let me know what you think!
This is SO delicious. I took a loaf to my construction site and it was gone in 5 minutes – no one even realised it was grain free!! And so thrifty to make too.
Do you think this would work with pumpkin in lieu if bananas? It would need some sweetness, but want to be able to make something when bananas are unavailable (or have too large a carbon footprint to justify).
Thank you!
Definitely, that sounds awesome!!
Can you sub the butter/oil with Apple sauce?
You could try, but I believe it would become way too mushy…
I’ve never tried to cook anything from any website but I was craving banana bread but I didn’t want all the added sugars. I made this bread yesterday and it was so simple to make! It came out delicious ! I added raw walnuts and it’s taste amazing. I was so happy with the end result. I added raw organic honey on top for some added sweetness. But I’m so happy that my first stab at baking was this recipe ! Can’t wait to try more. Thank you ! :)
That sounds delicious! Love raw honey.
Made as described but too moist/spongy!
Taste was spot on though – used almond flour and ghee butter – not sure why so moist
Thanks
Hmm that is strange. I’m glad it still tasted good.
In my experience coconut flour is much more absorbent than almond flour, so that might have something to do with it. I made the recipe with Bob’s Red Mill coconut flour and it is very tasty. Added a bit of nutmeg, because I like nutmeg in my banana bread.
Thanks, George – I’ve been looking for a good grain-free banana muffin recipe that doesn’t use sweeteners. Am going to have a delighted husband when he gets home!
Hi, George! Thank you for this really great recipe! I just have one question. When you talk about variations, for example, the orange/cranberry, do you then need to leave out the banana completely? Maybe this is a silly question :) thanks!
no the banana stays :)
I made this banana bread loaf and my family loved it. My kids can be really picky but this was a hit!. I’ve even made muffins using this recipe and they came out great as well. This is the banana bread recipe for us! Thanks you for sharing.
You’re so welcome… glad they enjoyed it!
Just made this, AWESOME!
I used half coconut half almond flour and put some cacao nibs. Ran out of almond butter so i put about 1/8 cup of peanut butter (I know not paleo but that’s all I had)Delicious! Next time I will make as is.
Thank you for posting the recipe.
Nadia, I am glad you made it work and loved it :)
Do you have any suggestions on how to store this? I am baking it tonight to be served for brunch tomorrow and I want to ensure that it doesn’t get too soggy in the fridge. Any advice?
I would cover it with some press n seal and leave it in the cupboard over night.
Made this yesterday & I love it. This is the most delicious paleo banana bread recipe! I can’t stop eating it & will definitely be making it my go to recipe.
Woohoo Kristy :)
This was really good. I ran out of butter so used half butter, half coconut oil. I also added fresh small chunks of pineapple, so increased the flour to 1/2 (used 1/2 tapioca and 1/2 coconut flour). I had a little batter left so decided to make a muffin and it is delish, too. Thanks for sharing. This is a keeper.
That does sound AWESOME. Love the idea to add pineapple chunks.
2 1/2 cups bananas is a ton for only 1/2 cup flour. It did come out toooo mushy. I will use less banana or more flour next time. Taste is one that new Paleos will have to adjust to, for sure.
This recipe is amazing! I love it and can’t believe it doesn’t have any sugar!
Yep, the bananas are sweet enough :)
Made this today for the second time, but I forgot the coconut oil, I only remembered when it was almost time to come our of the oven and was afraid I might have to bin it, but it was still awesome, used cashew butter so maybe it had enough fat/oil in it, think I preferred it to my first bake
I have made this bread far too many times to count and it is fabulous as is. Today I made half the recipe and added a scoop of vanilla grass-fed whey protein and reduced the coconut flour by one tbsp and folded some chocolate chips into the batter. I poured it into my bar pan and got six finger-licking protein bars! Can’t wait to share this one with friends.
That sounds AMAZING. What a great idea and a perfect snack! Which protein do you use?
I use Kaizen Organic New Zealand Whey Isolate in Vanilla!
Love this recipe! Any variation for zucchini?
You are right. Life changing! I have been on a quest for the perfect banana bread recipe for years. The fact that it’s Paleo makes it even better!
Sorry Mark Bittman- I’m breaking up with your banana bread.
Hahaha thank you so much :) and I’m sorry to Mark.
Delicious! My daughter loved it…great for snacks and breakfast.
Awesome!
We have made this bread so many times we have lost count and love it! I especially love there are no added sweeteners, it just doesn’t need it.
The banana definitely sweetens enough if you wait long enough for them to ripen :)
I’m not Paleo, but I have been gluten free for 6 weeks- this is the third banana bread recipe I’ve tried and by far the best!
Made the original recipe, but used peanut butter and added half a cup of chocolate chips. Baked as mini muffins, they were done by 15 minutes. My kids and I loved them fresh out if the oven, and I suspect they’ll be even better tomorrow. We’ll definitely be trying the variations!
Let me know how you like the variations! ENjoy :)
Quick – can strawberries be added to the bread? I have a lot on hand and no idea what to do with them and I happen to be making this tonight. I am assuming I would need to blend them with the banana mixture but I’m not sure if I need to do anything else different, or if it would even work. Any advice would be appreciated.
I tried to find anything about strawberries in the comments but there are so many it is tough.
Do you have the nutrition information for this recipe?
you can look it up on apps like my fitness pal!
There is a great Australian site, calorieking.com.au, that you can put all the ingredients in, nominate portions sizes ie 12 slices in a loaf, and it will tell you. You have to sign up, it’s a function of the Daily Food Log, but it is a great site to have on hand. It would be of benefit if entering whole foods, not American branded stuff, as it only has things available in Australia.
It never seizes to amaze me how many US recipes list specific branded items. When we cook from scratch, that’s what it is, from scratch. Rarely do you see things like tinned pumpkin or packaged pie filling. We only just got Betty Crocker icing in a can relatively recently. Tomato passata would be the exception. That’s why I’m loving these paleo sites – whole foods!!
I have tried a few paleo banana breads- always with success but I love that this recipe doenst contain ANY sweeteners- Mashed up my bananas to find I didn’t have enough! yikes! filled the gap with pumpkin- just came out of the oven- its so moist and tasty I do think that the sweetness would have been just a little better with all banana but oh well! baked in a metal loaf pan for 45 min and topped with slivered almonds
Cant wait to make this again AND try some of the variations! thanks :0
Let me know how you like the variations!
This was pretty great, although I agree it is a bit too soft/mushy. Has an airy texture like white cake. I used half coconut butter and half almond butter, and topped with walnuts.
I didn’t have a glass loaf pan though, just a crappy old nonstick (gross, I know). Next time I will make them into muffins so they bake up better. Also I might add more flour or use less fat or nut butter to give it a chewier texture.
Let me know how they come out as muffins, I’m sorry it was too mushy in your pan.
Just a thought – you might have had issues with texture because of the coconut butter sub. Coconut butter has very different properties than almond butter, and will behave differently in baked goods. Try it again with all almond butter and see if that helps!
All the way from Australia……OMG!!! I’ve just made this, and I’ve already had two slices!!! I’ve been using a different paleo banana bread recipe for the past year. Looks like I won’t be using that one again. It tastes DELICIOUS!!! I have your app as well. Thanks again for another awesome recipe.
Thank you all the way from Australia ;)
THANK you so much for this recipe! I have been searching for a wheat free AND sugar free recipe that my husband and I can both enjoy (we’re both wheat free, but our doctor has taken him totally off sugar, where I can have a wee bit of honey now and then)..
this tastes the closest to the wheat-filled versions of banana bread that I have tried making (and I’ve been wheat free for over 2 years, so I’ve tried MANY recipes, all of which only created disappointed taste buds)
this is going to the front of my “make again” recipe collection!
thanks again!!
This was amazing!!! Just made it in my Thermomix and it was the best banana paleo bread I have ever made and I’ve made a few! Thanks!!!
YOu’re so welcome!
Brilliant recipe! Delicious, delicious, delicious! Will be making it this way from now on!!
I’m beyond impressed by this cake. I’m not a big fan of banana cake but I’m slowly trying to incorporate more paleo into my lifestyle. This was a delicious breakfast!
Thank you :) Enjoy!!!!!!
I figure that if you’re new to paleo and spend a lot of time browsing the Internet for recipes that if pretty well EVERY single blogger out there directs you to one recipe you should give it a go. I’m thinking it will be tough to beat mom’s recipe but as I’m gluten free now for autoimmune purposes I’m hoping this is a fantastic replacement. I guess I’ll find out soon. So excited!
Ok, so I accidentally doubled the amount of coconut flour (well, I only had two bananas so I halved the recipe but forgot to halve the flour…) and I couldn’t find any baking powder, and I have no idea what a cup is and couldn’t find the scales so I estimated with tablespoons, and I make everything in cup cake cases because I have silicon ones and they are so very convenient.
So I massacred your recipe, unintentionally, and ended up with banana rock cakes. But they were still absolutely delicious! I’m particularly impressed with the lack of any other sweetener than bananas. This page has been bookmarked for the many occasions when the children miss the twenty minutes when they consider bananas edible and leave them to go black on the stand…
When bananas are at the correct ripeness, they are the PERFECT sweetener huh? :)
OMG OMG OMG!
I just came across your recipe by chance as I did a search on google and OMG I made it and it tastes absolutely delicious. So moist! I am going to feature this receipe in my monthly bulletin – June edition. Hopefully more people will make it and sign up to your stuff. Awesome.!!!!
This is 5 stars!!!
Thank you so much :)
Excellent recipe. Even my family liked it. It ‘s going to be my go to recipe for banana bread. Thank you for making it sugar free .
You’re so welcome!
I made this recipe today and added a handful of walnuts and chocolate chips. It turned out great and even my husband enjoyed it. Thanks for this great recipe. This is the first gluten free bread recipe that has actually worked out well. I am more motivated to try another Paleo recipe.
You’re so welcome :) Hope you and your husband enjoy many more
Thank you for posting this awesome recipe! Due to nut allergies, I subbed the almond butter for sunflower seed butter instead and it was deelish! Topped it off with a paleo friendly strawberry jelly and bye bye to my PBJ cravings! Keep em coming George!
Did yours turn green from the sunflower seed butter? :) hehe, you got it!
Is that why mine is green?! I made it earlier today and didn’t have much almond butter, so I used the sunflower. The consistency is kind of wet-more so than usual banana bread and the color is green. I came back to read comments to see if I had done something wrong. I pulled it out at about 58 minutes because the top was so dark, but I think the inside could have cooked a little more.
Yep, sunflower seed butter will turn it green.
I made this yesterday and can’t stop eating it!! I subbed the eggs for my own tapioca starch egg replacement and it worked great! Thank you :)
You’re welcome- happy you enjoyed it!
How would plantains work out in this recipe? I was looking for something with a bit more starch in it to pair with meals as a carb source. Would the taste still be desirable?
Honestly, I’m not entirely sure. Why don’t you try that out and let me know??
The plantain bread turned out kind of amazing. I used two yellow plantains with black spots. Ripe, but not too ripe. I used coconut butter instead of almond butter, and palm shortening in place of the grass fed butter. I also added nutmeg and doubled the vanilla extract because I am a vanilla fiend. Great recipe as a basis for adaptations, George. As a homage to all the great concoctions Julie and you are able to come up with, I will definitely buy the book to show my support. I love both of your websites and will continue to visit for years to come. Please keep ’em coming!
OMG! This “bread” is like the real deal (texture and taste), but better bc it’s grain & sugar free….what?!!? You deserve an award for making this possible. I’m a Type I Diabetic, paleo works for me and it is sooo nice to enjoy banana bread again! Thank you so much! I added walnuts to the batter, sprinkled some on top, along w/ a few Enjoy Life mini chips. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
Chocolate chips always make everything better ;)
Made these this morning! What a hit. I made 2 tweaks (pecan meal instead of almond butter + a bit of almond milk, and only had 2 eggs) for missing ingredients, and 1 by accident, (doubled the coconut oil, oops). My kids gobbled them up and begged for more.
Great recipe. I substituted an alternative for the coconut flour, made my own almond butter and added 1tbsp coconut sugar as a treat. Fantastic light moist texture and beautiful strong flavour. Thanks for the inspiration!
That’s awesome. I’m glad you were able to find substitutes and make it your own. You are welcome :)
Amazing. I cut sugar and grains out of my diet about 7 months ago and was looking for a sweet treat without using sweeteners! This was perfectly sweet using yellow bananas and cranberries!! Thank you.
Oh my! I have made 4 of these since I found your site last week! This is amazing! I couldn’t believe the texture was actually like bread! It is DELICIOUS! The last time I added one scoop of vanilla protein powder to it. I baked 40 minutes in a metal pan. PERFECT every time! Thank you! Keep Em coming!
Thank you :) and you are SO welcome!!
This is sooooo yummy! I’ve made it several times, and it’s to die for!
I am having one problem with it… I can’t seem to get it to bake all the way through without burning the bottom and sides. It’s not as bad using a glass pan, but still.
Hmmm, are you cooking it in the center of the oven?
Yep, center, and I have a secondary thermometer in my oven for accuracy. Maybe parchment paper would help?
I didn’t really care for this. It was too mushy in the middle, just couldn’t get over the texture. I’m also not a huge fan of coconut flour (that dry, choking taste in the back of my throat when I eat it) so perhaps this just wasn’t the best recipe for me.
Can you post nutrition info: calories, fat, particularly protein & carbs? Can’t wait to make this. Thanks!
Hi, I apologize but I don’t have that information as of yet. You can find some info on apps like myfitnesspal though!
http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php
:)
It won’t let me post a website URL, but if you google “recipe analyzer”, you’ll find the Calorie Count page (second result)
278 calories, 160 calories from fat
Total fat – 17.8 g
Saturated fat – 6.2 g
Cholesterol – 97 mg
Sodium – 265 mg
Potassium – 429 mg
Total carbohydrates – 21.4 g
Dietary fiber – 5.3 g
Sugars – 7.8 g
Protein – 8.2 g
These tasted great and I love that there isn’t any added sugar! I made them in muffin cups. BUT what on earth would have caused them to turn dark green on top after baking??? I used sunbutter and followed the recipe to a T. I wish I could post a photo; they’re spinach-green! Anyone have a chemistry background and some insight?! Going to try these again to see.
Sunflower seed butter causes the bread to turn green :)
Can I substitute Organic peanut butter for almond butter. I grind my own and always have it on hand. Almond butter is getting way too expensive
You sure can, if you’d like!
I tried this recipe today, the original (with walnuts) and the Orange, cranberry version and both were absolutely delicious! This is definitely the recipe I will be using the next time I’m craving banana bread or need to get rid of some extra bananas!! Love it!
Awesome! :)
This is one of my favorites! So good! Thanks! cheers from Norway
I love this recipe and make it all the time. The other day I had some Nikki’s Vanilla Cake Batter Coconut Butter that was nearing its use by date so I used that as my nut butter. It was WONDERFUL! I felt like I was wasting my Nikki’s but then I tasted the finished result and it was well worth it. Thanks for all your great recipes and for sharing with us.
Nikki’s coconut butter products are all awesome :) you are welcome!
I accidentally forgot to add the 4 tablespoons of butter the 3rd time i made this and it turned out SO much better. less moist and more bread like!
I haven’t tried this yet, but it sounds really yum. I have a banana bread recipe I always loved until I developed a problem with gluten and dairy. That receipe called for 1/2 cup of oil, and I always substituted unsweetened (home made, of course) applesauce for the oil. Can I substitute applesauce for any of these ingredients? Maybe for the nut butter? IDK. Thanks!
You can probably substitute the applesauce for the bananas… but then it wouldn’t be banana bread.
I love this! Most of it has disappeared within an hour… So quick to make as well. Looking forward to trying out some of your other recipes.
Hahaha next time make a few batches at once :)
YUM! I also stumbled upon this site while looking for gluten free. I ALWAYS change a recipe. This one I only added a few mini chocolate chips so my boys would like it….it came out perfect!! OK, now the sad part…I covered up the loaf and forgot to put it in the fridge before I went to bed and it got moldy the next morning so no one else got to try it…I will make more! Thank you!
Oh no!!!!!!! Do put it in the fridge next time :(
Ok…I made it again…put it in the fridge.. It was even greener. Obviously not mold. I used sunflower seed butter the first 2 times..(I don’t give up until something is right). So I switched over to almond butter…perfect…I didn’t know sunflower seed butter made food green, counterintuitive to me…apparently is does. St.Pattys day special! My family LOVE the bread!
Thank you.
Holy God… the BEST banana bread I have EVER had. EVER!! I didn’t read your commentary before making the bread and stumbled upon your recipe in a google search for gluten free… As I was midway into measuring ingredients, I started looking for the sugar amount…I think I scanned the recipe like 10 times looking for sugar, I even went and fetched my glasses.. I couldn’t believe there was no sugar called for. Well, I was absolutely elated about the no sugar actually and HOLY GOD!! The BEST banana bread EVER!! Did I say that already??? Jeez… seriously delicious. I’ll be back..
I hope so. I’d love for you to keep coming back :)
This recipe is awesome! Thanks for posting something yummy with no added sweetener!!
Great recipe! 3rd time making it and it’s excellent, every time!
Thanks so much :) Enjoy!
Banana bread tasted great ! only it didn’t rise at all and i followed the recipe. Any thing i should maybe try differently?
You used baking soda/baking powder?
I had the same problem as Ryan. Tasted great but no rise. I followed the recipe exactly with the baking soda and powder. Tried it once in a loaf pan and once as muffins. No rise, but still tasty!
That’s so bizar, and I am so sorry that happened. I’m not even sure if I have any suggestions… !
Could it be that the baking powder and/or baking soda was too old? If those ingredients are old/expired then the bread won’t rise.
Could be what others suggested, expired ingredient, or it could be your altitude:
http://allrecipes.com/howto/high-altitude-cake-baking/
Too salty
How much salt did you use?
George, this recipe rocks! Just made a dozen muffins and a small loaf. It is so light and has a great banana flavor through and through. It’ll be a nice breakfast accompaniment! I’m psyched I found your site. Keep those recipes coming!
I’m psyched you found my site, too thank you!!
I substituted avocado in place of the nut butter, since any paleo nut butter options around here are really expensive, and since I had some large Hass avocados that were ripe and needed using. It turned out so rich and yummy! I also sweetened with 1tbsp raw honey + 1/2 cup of coconut palm sugar. My husband finally approves of my grain free banana bread ;)
Nut butters are getting very expensive… I have been making my own. Your substitutions sound awesome, and I am glad everything turned out ;)
These are killer! I added some coconut sugar and made them into muffins.
Thanks!!
That sounds awesome! Nice.
Absolutely delish!
Recently started a modified version of paleo diet to help my body deal with MS… I’ve been searching for recipes that I can use and stumbled across this banana bread
Nothing is missing…the flavor, consistency, moistness I cannot tell that it’s paleo!
I’ve signed up for your emails…if your other recipes are similar I won’t be searching around anymore
Thanks for sharing
You’re so welcome :) :) :)
Since banana acts as a binding agent, could this be made without the eggs ? My daughter has a sensitivity to eggs. Thanks !
You could do a flax replacement :)
I used tapioca starch as an egg replacer – 2 1/2 tsp of tapioca starch in 1 cup of water, whisk. Bring to the boil. Whisk again for about 30 sec and you should then have a clear consistency. Let it cool and it will become very gel like. 3 1/4 tbs = 1 large egg. Discard any unused portion as it doesn’t keep it’s usefulness after a few hours. I also added a little more baking powder to compensate for leavening.
That’s AWESOME. thank you for the tip!
I am new to learning to cook and bake Paleo style. I made the Paleo Bananna bread today. Is very good. Very moist. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.
You are so welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!
I baked this for 45mins in a metal loaf pan. I added 1/4 cup raw honey to sweeten it up a little bit and it was delicious. It tastes healthy, in that it’s not as sweet as the banana bread you’d get at the coffee shop BUT it’s not loaded with artificial junk either.
I found that it was a bit spongey, but I don’t mean that in a bad way. I’m still getting used to baking with almond and coconut flours vs. regular all purpose. Definitely a different texture.
I opted for coconut oil over butter and found that the load didn’t pop out of the pan as well. Some bits got left behind. I recommend lining the bottom with parchment paper and taking the butter route.
Definitely, Parchment paper works wonders. Thanks for the tips :)
If using the variations….
Do we still use the 4 bananas?
Ex: it would be Pumpkin Pecan Banana bread?
Yes, you would still use the bananas.
I just made it. Used as described, except used coconut oil instead of butter and the almond butter I had on hand was already sweetened with maple so that’s what I used. It came out delicious and as sweet as any banana bread I’ve ever had. I am thrilled with it. First bake good that has been allowed back in my life. :)
I’m so happy to be the first! Definitely not the last.
Added chopped walnuts and 1/4 cup honey. Used the coconut oil in recipe, but served with generous amounts of butter. Made 12 regular muffins and 12 mini muffins. Incredible, can’t believe these are paleo. The only problem is that I can’t stop eating them!
Hahaha that’s the least of our problems, right? Enjoy!!
Making this tonight! So excited that I can use my yellow bananas and not wait a a few days to have “RIPE” ones.. they never have ripe enough ones in store!
Did you throw them in a brown paper bag? That will speedy up the process.
I just made this recipe, I only had 1/4 cup almond butter left so I cut recipe in half and made muffins…They are delicious…Just ate one…still warm…Thanks
You’re welcome. Did you top the warm muffins off with butter? :)
Awesome. It sounds like it came out delicious :)
I was really excited to make this recipe, but I didn’t have coconut flour, so I used almond flour/meal instead.. I also didn’t have the full amount of almond butter, so I just put in what I had and put it in a muffin pan to make banana muffins, it turned out alright, but kind of really moist and not bread-like on the inside. I also made a meringue frosting to put on it.. It was all still good and a great treat for my journey in the Paleo lifestyle. Any suggestions to help me make it better in the future would be wonderful :-)
Yeah, coconut flour absorbs a lot more liquid than nut flours. That is why. I would make sure you have all the ingredients next time ;)
If this turns out better with coconut flour, why offer the substitutions? Now I’m anxious to try other recipes w coconut flour. Love the way it absorbs compared to the nut flours.
I’ve made three loaves over the past couple weeks! Absolutely love it. I added 1/2 c chopped pecans, but otherwise followed exactly. I don’t slather w butter, love it plain. Love the fine, velvety texture of it.
Thanks so much George. Xoxo
I tried a recipe for banana bread from a different book that called for almond meal and (have to agree with these guys) not enough bananas! It just didn’t bake right, the timing for the oven was way off, and it tasted more nutty than banana-y. Altogether disappointed. I tried this one because the use of the coconut flour gave me hope that there was a better recipe. So glad I did. I have continued hope for re-introducing some baked goods in my life. I love my baked goods. That’s how I got fat. lol
I’m glad you tried out my recipe. Enjoy. Guilty pleasures are the best, huh
Made it using peanut butter, worked out great!
Awesome!
So. I absolutely love this recipe! I use homemade cashew butter and stevia for sweetner. Sometimes I add raw sunflower seeds for crunch. I bake it small loaf pans, works beautifully.
That sounds so awesome!! Wish I could try that combo.
does this really require the nut butter? i really would love to make this but i don’t have any nut butter :(
The nut butter is very important, yes. Do you have any nuts? You could make some homemade nut butter!
I want to try this but I don’t have almknd butter. Could I sub peanut butter?
You could, sure.
This bread sounds really yummy! Do you think the eggs could be substituted with flax eggs and still come out good?
I’ve heard from people who have done so and gotten great results, yep :)
Thank you for such an awesome recipe. My banana bread came out so moist and smells wonderful. I added chia seeds and walnuts to it for some crunch. I did not find it sweet enough and will probably add 1/4 to 1/3 cup maple syrup or chocolate chips in the future. I made them in muffin and mini muffin pans and as another reviewer noted – did not take that long to bake. I probably took them out 5-10 minutes earlier and they were perfect. This recipe is a keeper!
It is great with chocolate chips. And awesome converting them into muffins– enjoy!!
This is the best banana bread ever! I love it because it’s insanely easy to make AND delicious! I made it for my non paleo friends and family and they had no idea there was no grains or sweeteners in it! Will definitely make again soon! Thanks!
I made this yesterday and just added some chopped pecans. Delicious!!! Thank you for sharing!!
This was my first attempt at paleo banana bread.
I used almond meal instead of almond butter (I realise they are completely different ingredients) and coconut oil. It turned out fantastic! My husband was expecting to taste another weird / experimental recipe but he loved it too! I highly recommend this recipe.
I don’t like bananas. My husband does, but he doesn’t like them when they get too ripe, so I’ve made banana bread out of the too-ripe ones. The other recipes I’ve tried for banana bread get a “meh” out of him… but this recipe really rocks! Even *I* like it! The only “change” I made was that I used half almond butter and half coconut butter because I ran out of almond butter. Now… on to French toast! Thanks, George, for this terrific recipe!
Woohoo, mission accomplished :)
Super fabulous! Mad them tonight. Must not eat to many. I used coconut oil instead of butter and pecan butter. So happy to have found your recipe. The first baked thing I’ve had in over a month. Delicious and so far seems very digestible. Want to try the variations. Also raisins :-) Thank you.
Glad it was not only delicious but digestible- very important :)
Love this! My 5 year old just keeps asking for more! :) Thank you!
You’re so welcome. Enjoy!
great recipe and fairly easy to put together. i will make this again. however, it turned green. came out of the oven dark and golden. went back for some this morning after leaving it out of the fridge overnight. and it had turned green. i still ate it, though (don’t judge me internet message board bullies). i decided that some natural chemical interaction between specific ingredients that otherwise are rarely put together lead to the color change. just wondering if there were similar outcomes out there…
again, otherwise great recipe.
Did you use sunflower seed butter?
I made the chocolate blueberry muffins version with my children in mind, however I think the chocolate was way too intense for young children (aged3 and 1). My husband and I loved them but next time I will make a different version for the children. Beautiful recipe. Thank you fur sharing. Also I mDe cupcake size and they were a little overdone after 20 mins. I think 15 mins would be best next time.
Yeah different ovens yield different cook times. Thanks !
I am a pretty new paleo eater. I haven’t had much success with the baking aspect of paleo, as I find everything falls short of my usual sweet tooth expectations. However, this banana bread has given me great relief because I now have something that is SO satisfying and guilt-free…FINALLY!
For reference–I used all the ingredients as listed: almond butter, grass-fed butter, and coconut flour (not any of their substitutes). I also did the orange cranberry variation, although I didn’t add any orange juice, just the zest. The cranberries and hint of orange made the bread sooo good!
My only complaint would be that the bread was too moist, although if that’s your biggest complaint I’d say the recipe is pretty darn great. I used very ripe bananas because it’s what I had around, and that might have added to the problem. I baked about an extra 10 minutes and that helped a bit. Once you let it cool the moist middle really isn’t an issue except that it falls apart. But the taste is still fantastic! I made this last night and it’s already nearly gone…my boyfriend insisted that I leave 1/2 of it at his house :( Can’t wait to make more! Thanks for the great recipe!
I’m sorry you had an issue with the texture. Different ovens will yield different results, but I am so happy you still enjoyed it (even if it was a bit messy ;) )
Oh, it’s so worth it! And the texture was probably more of a user error than anything. Going to play around with the recipe and see what works best for my oven! Thank you thank you thank you!
Excellent banana bread! One time while making it, I was short a banana and added a pear instead and it was great, too! I love forgiving recipes! It is always a 5-star recipe in my book when non-paleo eaters ask for the recipe.
A pear? WOW that is awesome, I’ll need to try that sometime.
This was a great recipe. Even my non-paleo (read: anti-paleo) husbaned likes it. It’s a great recover snack for him after cycling too!
Hahahaha glad to hear it :) happy he enjoyed it
Just wondering what type of flour every body has used for their successful loaves ! There is no way coconut flour and almond flour can be used interchangeably and produce the same outcome, as coconut flour soaks up a lot of liquid. This recipe sounds great but I don’t want to waste my time or ingredients. Thanks in advance !
Use the coconut flour:)
Mine was an ugly color- I used sunbutter. Next time will use almond butter. These rose and were very moist, taste was pretty good, I just don’t like nut butter and banana flavor mixed. Could I use almond flour instead of almond butter?
Hi, Just made this but had to use Tahini paste instead of nut butter. I also used coconut oil in place of the butter and……..it’s great, sweet enough (I’m trying to cut sugars down because of diabetes) and lovely texture.
Ooooh tahini, that’s an awesome idea :)
This is so GOOD !! Satisfies my need for sweet breads!! Can;t wait to try other variations.. used the glass pan and greased it with coconut oil but must not have used enough still had some sticking issues..
SO GOOD !! YUM !! Thanks
The glass pan always helps. I’m excited for you to try the variations!
Baked this bread today with almond flour. Absolutely gorgeous banana bread. Thanks for sharing this recipe as it by far the best Paleo banana bread I’ve ever made!
YOu are so welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I measured my ingredients by the gram measurements and mine was so wet. You could of wrung it out. It would if tasted good if it wasn’t so moist. It was a weird consistency. Had to throw it out . I loved the idea though :)
That’s so bizar. I’m sorry that happened :(
Just came out of the oven and it’s phenomenal. I used two yellowish-brown bananas and two yellowish-green bananas. Threw all my ingredients in my food processor and it worked wonders. Used coconut oil in place of butter to keep the bread a little sweeter. Also threw in some “enjoy life” chocolate chips (soy-, gluten-, dairy-, and nut- free) to play up this bread as more of a dessert. Great recipe!
Love those Enjoy Life chocolate chips. Yummy for breakfast or dessert, definitely.
Do you happen to know the nutritional information for this recipe?
Nope, but you can look it up using an app like myfitnesspal.
This is in the oven right now and smells amazingggggg. Used 5 really ripe bananas and three eggs- because thats what I had on hand. Great recipe!
Nice. An even bigger loaf! Hope you enjoy it.
This is seriously the best paleo bread recipe I have ever made. I followed your recipe, but I added 1/4 cup organic coconut sugar (prob. didn’t need that, since the bananas were pretty sweet), 1/2 tsp. sea salt instead of a pinch, and 3/4 cup chopped walnuts. I think some chopped dates would be pretty good in there, too…maybe next time :-)
Way to make it your own. Sounds delish!
Wow! Mine turned out great. I added a little coconut sugar and used coconut oil to grease the pan. No problems. I can’t wait to try some of the alternatives you listed.
Great! Let me know how they turn out.
I just made this. I love banana bread but I did not like this one. My kids wouldn’t even eat it. I followed the directions exactly. I’m really surprised everyone said they loved it so much.
I’m really sorry you had such a bad experience. What didn’t you like about it?
I agree. My husband eats everything, and I threw it out . Yuk
Just came out of the oven. Mmmm mmmm good – couldn’t wait for it to cool so I tasted it hot. I used butter, Himalayan sea salt (2 grinds), and added about 1/8 c of coconut palm sugar and my banana skins were about half black so they were pretty sweet. And, I cut parchment paper to fit the bottom of my metal pan and baked for 40 minutes on convection bake at 325.
I’ve tried other Paleo recipes, but this is the best!
Thank you so much :) I bet the Himalayan sea salt added a lot of deliciousness to the bread!
Definitely. Just add an extra bit of banana to keep it moist!
Mine lacked sweetness and I’m wondering why? Very very bland. I even added honey. Wondering what I could use to sweeten this up
Hmmmm, you followed the ingredient list? That is odd. You can add some coconut sugar, that sounds delicious!
Your recipe says you can use various flours instead of coconut flour… is this correct? My understanding is that coconut flour is a different type of baking and uses a LOT more moisture than other flours. Thanks for your recipe!
You can use a lot of other flours, but you cannot directly substitute them.
Just made this. Had tough time getting it out as it stuck and it fell apart. It tastes good though. Didn’t have rip bananas so I used baby food bananas instead. Definitely helped with keeping it moist. May let it cool in pan on wire rack for a bit next time instead of trying to flip it out immediately.
Yes, depending on the ingredients you end up using, it is a good idea to let it cool first. Let me know how it turns out the next time around!
This happened to me and I just used parchment paper in the loaf pan. It’s a little challenging to get in there, but it works great. In my oven, it actually cooks better all around with the parchment.
This is mind numbingly delicious. Better than conventional banana bread. My 2 year old is a WAP child, and he LOVES this. I think he gets up extra early just to be able to have this bread with butter. It doesn’t even need the honey! And the recipe turned out perfect – I also used coconut butter, coconut oil, and made it in the food processor.
Mind numbingly delicious, huh? Love it. You are so right about it being delicious with just some butter! I’m so glad your son loves it. Enjoy!!
Love the taste! I used coconut oil and not butter. I think next time I will go a little heavy on the coconut oil. Mine turned out a little dry. It still tasted yummy!. I added walnuts for extra crunch, in my 2nd batch. Yummy!
Love adding walnuts to this recipe. Great choice!!
Tried this tonight and loved it! Just what I needed to satisfy my cravings for sweets – thanks!
You’re so welcome!!
Thanks for the recipe! I tried to make this recipe as muffins and they turned out quite dry… What’s the key to the moisture in this recipe? Bananas? I used coconut oil instead of butter (I’m very dairy intolerant, butter never works for me)
The moisture comes from the bananas, and the sweetness.
I love this recipe, I make it in silicon muffin cups and they are my fav. Thanks : )
You’re welcome. Enjoy!
Mine didn’t rise like in the picture. It was dense and flat despite adding backing soda/ powder. Any suggestions next time?
I’m not sure why that happened. Where in the oven did you put it?
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I’ve been battling with cravings as I re engage with the paleo diet…This was perfect! I had two slices right out of the oven, I couldn’t help myself!
You are welcome. You are welcome. You are welcome.
Excellent recipe and proportions. I’m non-Paleo and ran out of flour and the kids wanted banana bread so tried this recipe. I did add sweetner but, you’re right it really doesn’t need it so I will reduce from 1/2 cup to 1/4. I used pea butter in mine plus for the binder I used about a tablespoon of flax seed, some non Paleo stuff I think a cup of oatmeal and some chocolate chips for the kids. I cooked it in a metal loaf pan first for 35 minutes but had to extend to 45 minutes like my other loaf recipes plus it makes for a big batch so extra cooking time is good. Also I didn’t use a blender, mashed the bananas with a potato masher and mixed by hand. This gives you a chunkier but rustic loaf seeing the banana pieces throughout. Everybody loved it and so filling. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Excellent recipe and proportions. I’m non-Paleo and ran out of flour and the kids wanted banana bread so tried this recipe. I did add sweetner but, you’re right it really doesn’t need it so I will reduce from 1/2 cup to 1/4. I cooked it in a metal loaf pan first for 35 minutes but had to extend to 45 minutes like my other loaf recipes plus it makes for a big batch so extra cooking time is good. Also I didn’t
use a blender, mashed the bananas with a potato masher and mixed by hand. This gives you a chunkier but rustic loaf seeing the banana pieces throughout. Everybody loved it and so filling. Thank you!
I woke up at 4am craving this recipe…. Just pooped it into the oven! Yummy!
haha love middle of the night cravings!
Just pulled mine out of the oven a half hour ago. It didn’t look as smooth as yours, but it was sure tasty! My kids loved it too. I used pecan butter. Not so bad for one of my first attempts at gluten free and paleo baking.
Pecan butter sounds like a great substitute. Nice!
Kathie, did you use coconut butter or coconut oil in yours? I thought about trying coconut butter in place of the almond butter in one of my batches, but haven’t yet. And what flour did you use? I’m thinking using coconut butter might necessitate using coconut flour to help it “dry out” some.
I’ve made several variations of this recipe. Love the pumpkin. I have a ton of spotted bananas on my counter right now and plan to bake a couple loaves and a batch of muffins, and freeze some.
As for the muffins, I usually bake them about 20-25 minutes. When I see them starting to pull away from the sides of the muffin pan (I don’t use papers – I just grease them with coconut oil), they’re done. =)
Awesome. I love the pumpkin best, too!!
I just tried this and used coconut instead of almond butter and I ended up with oil muffins. Just dumped them in the garbage. At least my hands feel soft now..LOL
LOL oh my gosh, I’m sorry about that.
Made these this morning and they are so yummy! Will be trying the variations soon!
Let me know how you like the variations!
Looks awesome!! Any idea how I’d adjust the cooking time if making these into muffins? Thanks!
Thanks, so nice to find alternative flours and measures in grams. Have always cooked by weight and can’t get used to cup measures, just can’t visualise it. Also can’t use shredded coconut or coconut flour or chocolate as I react to sulfites so have fun trying to sub things.
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This was my first attempt at Paleo-baking and I thought this was a great one to start with.
When it came out GREEN I got a bit worried even though it still tasted fine.
Luckily reading some earlier comments I see it is due to me using sunflower seed butter instead of almonds – I thought it may have something to do with the potassium in the bananas?
Anyway thanks for the recipe and I’ll trot it out again on St.Patrick’s Day!
I was going to suggest St. patrick’s Day treats but you beat me to it !
Soooo good! What a great recipe for paleos that crave a little treat! Maybe someone’s already said this, but subbing in some plain applesauce for some of the banana really helps to add a bit of sweetness too! and if the sweet tooth is hitting especially hard, pure maple syrup drizzled on top when it’s fresh out of the oven is amazing. Thanks George!
oh I bet! with some butter as well, right? :)
Made these as muffins last night and they are amazing! They are very moist and fluffy. I also like how besides the banana no other sugar is needed! The sweetness was perfect! Thanks for creating such a great recipe!
Yep, the bananas add all the sweetness you need. Pretty great, huh?
I just made a 1/2 batch of this recipe in a metal loaf pan (it took 36 minutes to bake, btw) and am happy to now have a coconut flour banana bread recipe that actually works! : )
FYI, I found it needed a little *umph* in terms of flavour, so next time I will bulk up on the vanilla and add more salt. In my half batch, a pinch simply did not do it. To balance the sweetness of the banana, next time I’d use a generous 1/4 tsp of salt (1/2 tsp for the whole recipe).
Thanks!
Adding more salt is a great idea. I love the combo of sweet and salty :)
OK seriously you just saved my life!! AMAZING!! Everyone is asking for the recipe and my kids even loved it! You truly are a genius and officially my paleo guru LOL… now on to Beef Bourguinon :) Bon Apetit!! Thank you thank you thank you!
I literally just pulled this bread out of the oven, and oh my goodness.. I bow to you sir, lol. I have been making homemade banana bread for ages, and a few weeks ago me and my DH went paleo and no bread since. Last night he said something about how he felt he needed something different for breakfast. I’ve always made different types of traditional breads (pumpkin blueberry etc) for him and just did a search for paleo banana bread and found yours. This is definitely a keeper!!! You cannot tell there isn’t a stitch of flour so will please ANYONE’S taste buds.
I made my own nut butter (50% almond 50% cashew), used fine Almond meal as it’s what I had on hand and fresh eggs from our own backyard flock (that alone will make a huge difference in anything). There are 2 tiny things I did different. Added an additional tablespoon of butter (whoops) and added extra extra cinnamon and nutmeg. We like spice. Cooked in a metal mini loaf pan and baked for 20 minutes. O.M.G. They are moist and buttery and the most delicious little loaves of heaven!!!!! We’ve never been one for real sweet bread and this is just.. perfect. Thank you a million times over for this recipe. I printed it out and will now be super gluing it to my fridge!! Oh and did I say PERFECT??!! Thanks again
You are so very welcome :) awesome that you have the fresh eggs in the backyard!!
Amanda, did you use almond meal or blanched almond flour? Exact same amount as coconut flour?? Coconut flour being so fibrous I thought that it would be needed to add way more almond flour/meal. Thank you for letting me know.
The recipe looks indeed fabulous, a must try. George, you are awesome!
I just used Fine Almond meal from Trader Joes and used the 1/2 cup. I have made this recipe 4 times now and once I added almost a full cup and it made a really nice dense bread and stayed moist. Which we love for the mornings. But I stick with half a cup and the bread is nice and fluffy!
Hi George. Just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you! I was diagnosed with MS almost a year ago. Since that time, I have switched to a paleo diet, and your recipes have helped me figure out what to eat, so thanks! And now I am in remission (thanking the diet and God…and you)!!!!! I just made the hazelnut spread for the first time today, and the bread is in the oven…I can’t wait to try it on the bread!
Let me know how you like it! You are so welcome :)
Hey George…this mix is also extremely awesome in a waffle maker. I use this recipe (slightly adapted) to make a week’s worth of waffles, and sling a couple in the toaster for breakfast. My husband says the army should have had these in the cookhouse ;-)
Ah yes I love these as waffles too :)
That’s good to know. Thanks for telling me! :)
I’ve made this bread so many times; it really is the best paleo banana bread recipe out there, and I can’t believe it only has 1/2 c coconut flour! Everyone loves this, whether they’re paleo or not.
Some of my observations:
I found that if I whip the batter up on high speed, it makes it a bit airier and more bread-like. I also let it cool down slowly with the oven door ajar.. this keeps it from sinking too much and getting too dense.
I like to fold in chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips after I mix the batter… seriously takes this to the next level.
I bake mine in a metal loaf pan and find that it takes about 40-60 mins.. I start checking around the 45min mark.
Thanks for the recipe!
Those are great ideas. Thanks for your tips!
My wife has a lot of bad reactions to foods, so she has adopted a paleo diet. I love baking, so when I noticed she had 4 brown bananas, I looked up this recipe. I hate bananas and coconut, but even the scent of it baking hung deliciously in the air. I’m glad to be able to support her diet and even more glad for you sharing this recipe so I can do just that!
I’m glad you are able to support her, too. I’m more than happy to share as many recipes as I possibly can :)
Yet another Caveman win. This is my first paleo goodie and I don’t know if I ever need to make anything else!
I even forgot the butter (oops!) and they are still delicious.
Thanks George. You make it so easy to eat good, healthy food.
This is getting so many rave reviews – I can’t wait to try it!
It’s my most popular recipe. Hope you love it!
Hands down the best paleo banana bread recipe that I’ve come across- thanks! When others taste it, they’re often surprised that it’s not “conventional” bread…but we think it’s way better than a wheat and sugar-based recipe! My hubby and I enjoy adding chopped pecans and currants, and love that there are no additional sweeteners.
Ohhhh pecans and currants sounds like a wonderful addition!
Hey George, in my 2 years of paleo this is by far THE best banana bread recipe I’ve ever found, so this is now my go-to recipe for banana bread :) . I even baked one to take with me to the hospital tomorrow, I’m going in for surgery (having a big cyste removed from my ovary) and am most of all preoccupied of the food they serve there :p . So in order to have a decent option for breakfast (instead of the chemical loaden gluten free bread) I’m taking your banana bread with me :p .
Keep up the good work!
Candy
Belgium
Thank you for this recipe! Best paleo banana bread. Seriously. I made muffins, and put raw cacao nibs in the center of each. Subbed in ghee for the butter (because I always have ghee), and used the coconut flour. Loved the almond butter — great texture and flavor. Between the almond butter and ripe bananas I didn’t even miss a sweetener. (But a warm muffin with butter and raw honey is kinda decadent ;) These muffins are moist and flavorful, and they keep very well in the freezer. Great portable snack.
Yep, warm muffins with butter are the BEST. Thank you :)
Haha I am so glad. How flattering! You are welcome :)
Good recipe! I made it today exactly how you said and it came out perfect! I can’t believe it doesn’t have any white flour or sugar. My 16 year old liked it, too.
I’m glad everyone liked it! Enjoy :)
Has anyone made this with Bob’s Red Mill almond flour? I have tried baking other items with it and they have come out too moist and soggy. I was told it’s because this flour is not ground fine enough. It’s the only kind I am able to purchase. Amazon does not ship the Canada.
Hmmmmm, they don’t have it in the bulk section at your local grocery store?
i made it with bob’s almond flour and it came out great
Another winner, George! I followed the recipe exactly but made 12 full muffins. WOW. Delicious!!! Even my husband who’s not that crazy with my new way of eating thought they were the bomb. He couldn’t believe there was no sugar or sweetener. And they made the house smell amazing. Bonus :) I’m so excited for breakfast tomorrow morning.
Makes great muffins, huh? AWESOME :)
I’m following the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and baking powder is not allowed. Do you know if this would come out just as well if I increased the baking soda or changed something else? I would hate to waste all those ingredients. Wasn’t sure if anyone else has asked this? Thanks! Love your site!
I don’t believe you can substitute the two for one another. Try it out and let me know??
Baking powder is basically just a 2:1 mix of cream of tartar and baking soda, sometimes with a little salt added in. Use about 1/3 tsp of baking soda to replace 1tsp of baking powder.
i made it without just baking powder, just the 1 tsp of baking soda and it came out just fine
Awesome. Good to know that works!
I tried making this and it never cooked in the middle, after 90 minutes I finally gave up it was all dry and crusty on the outside but doughy in the middle, any help?
That’s very strange. What kind of loaf pan did you use to cook it in?
That happened to me today, and the only thing I forgot was salt :p my husband was helping me and he put the baking soda and baking powder but was a little bit more than the mesure George recommends. This is the fifth time I bake this bread, and never had a problem. I was so sad that my hubby is baking another one, we are waiting. Twenty five more minutes and I let you know.
PS, my kids 11 and 4 love it. Once I used sunflower butter instead of almond butter, so my kids can take some for school.
Love your blog George <3
Did your loaf turn green from the sunflower seed butter? I keep hearing about that happening. Thanks ! :)
I can’t tell if it is green, because I used cacao and they look brown, next time i will pay attention to that.
PS we discovered why it wasn’t cooking in the middle, it is for not following instructions LOL I have baked this bred before, but this time my hubby was helping, so he started to put all the ingredient in the bowl and then mix. First we should blend all the wet ingredients and then add the dry ingredients. I’m happy we discovered what happened because we love this bread.
That happened to me today, and the only thing I forgot was salt :p my husband was helping me and he put the baking soda and baking powder but was a little bit more than the mesure George recommends. This is the fifth time I bake this bread, and never had a problem. I was so sad that my hubby is baking another one, we are waiting. Twenty five more minutes and I let you know.
PS, my kids 11 and 4 love it. Once I used sunflower butter instead of almond butter, so my kids can take some for school.
Love your blog George <3
Already 25 min, it did not come well :( i will buy new baking soda and see :'(
Hi, I watched the clip of you with Christa today. My kids, 3 and 5, overheard and demanded we make it tonight. We are a Paleo family so as as soon as they heard “Paleo banana bread”, they were like—oh oh we can have that!
They noticed you omitted the honey in this recipe but used it on the show. Since they are raw honey lovers and our bananas were not taht ripe, we added 2 T and a handful of Enjoy Life chips. It was perfect!
Thanks!
Chocolate chips always make everything better, huh? :)
Woohoo, thank you Carol
That cranberry apple butter sounds amazing. I want some
This recipe is super delicious! I made two batches tonight. The first batch I made in a loaf pan. I don’t think the oven was hot enough because it didn’t cook in the very center. I didn’t make the proper temper conversion between F and C. The second batch was perfect. I used 1 1/3 cups of almond flour in place of the coconut flour, 3 bananas (all I had left) and baked it at 180c in an 8×8 pan. Super yummy!!! Thank you so much for this recipe :)
You are so welcome Debra :)
My first batch came out perfect!!! I added cocoa. So yummy.
That sounds amazing
kinda new to this paleo thing, have tried a few baking recipes all came out mediocre, these were awesome. Added a few unsweetened carob chips and chocolate chips and used jungle peanut butter instead of almond since i am allergic. both of my kids loved the bread too. SO happy! was craving some bread!
Jungle peanut butter? That sounds AWESOME. Glad you liked it!
Some muffins are in the oven right now! The batter was finger (and spoon, and spatula) lickin’ good so I can only imagine how good they’re going to taste baked! The best part? Easy clean up! Only having to use the blender is perfect. Next best thing? I had all the ingredients in my cupboard! Seldom for me when I decide to be spontaneous and bake something.
Thanks for this!
So convenient. I’m happy these were easy to make. I hope you like them!
Hve made this a couple times while on 21DSD. So thankful for this “sweet” breakfast. My toddlers love them, they are delicious. It makes me wonder why many quick breads use so much sugar now. I prefer these to the other banana bread options that are non-primal.
Thanks so much :) enjoy!
I made this last night and it’s amazing! I LOVE that it’s so simple and no sweetener needed! Thanks for the recipe –it will definitely be a future go-to when I’m craving baked goods : )
You are SO very welcome!
This is great! I made some substitutions because I didn’t have everything, but I look forward to making it as written next time. I also found out some information about coconut flour that might explain why this is an awesome recipe as is, and explain the different results some people have gotten with cooking time and texture. (Some have cooked it for 2 hours and had it gloppy, etc.) My guess is that they might have tried the alternate almond flour suggested in the recipe (you might want to edit that out!), or subbing any other non-wheat flour for the coconut flour, that will totally not work with the same ratios as in the original recipe.
IF you use anything but coconut flour, you also need to adjust the eggs and maybe the oil — basically, the liquids — and also the cooking time. From what I read, coconut flour is highly unusual — very full of fiber, light and fluffy, and extremely absorbent, and it cooks in about half the time. Kind of the “spidersilk” of flours — light and tensile. It is 4x more absorbent than wheat flour, and oat flour is 2x more absorbent than wheat flour. So to make the texture less dry, you have to add a lot of liquid (eggs help to give it structure), and cook it a shorter time with coconut flour. The example I saw was that when you substitute coconut flour INTO a recipe that calls for a cup of wheat flour, you’d use less flour and use 6 eggs instead of 2 eggs so it doesn’t turn out too dry.
Working backward from that info (!), I decided that only having 3 bananas and 2 eggs in my house was a GOOD thing, because it reduced the liquids from the higher amount that works for coconut flour. I used gluten-free oat flour — not paleo, but gluten-free. If you used nut flour, it would fall apart because there’s too much liquid and nut flour is heavy and doesn’t absorb anything.
For the flour, bananas, and egg, I used a little less than 1 cup of oat flour, 3 bananas, 2 eggs. I just added flour until the texture was pasty instead of liquidy. I cooked it for about 50 min in a dark metal loaf pan, and the texture was PERFECT, except a little crust formed around the whole loaf — not sure why. I wish I’d had another banana, because the banana taste was faint and it didn’t taste sweet enough for me.
Next time, make it sweeter for you! Thanks :)
Wonderful information, Pam! Thank you!
Wow! My life is definitely better thanks to this recipe! Lol. Thank you!! This is going to be my go-to recipe for bringing a dessert to family/friend get togethers. My 16 month old daughter lovvvvves it.
Hahaha thank you so much, and I am so thrilled your daughter enjoyed it.
This is great! I made some substitutions because I didn’t have everything, but I look forward to making it as written next time. I also found out some information about coconut flour that might explain why this is an awesome recipe as is, and explain the different results some people have gotten with cooking time and texture. (Some have cooked it for 2 hours and had it gloppy, etc.) My guess is that they might have tried the alternate almond flour suggested in the recipe (you might want to edit that out!), or subbing any other non-wheat flour for the coconut flour, that will totally not work with the same ratios as in the original recipe.
IF you use anything but coconut flour, you also need to adjust the eggs and maybe the oil — basically, the liquids — and also the cooking time. From what I read, coconut flour is highly unusual — very full of fiber, light and fluffy, and extremely absorbent, and it cooks in about half the time. Kind of the “spidersilk” of flours — light and tensile. It is 4x more absorbent than wheat flour, and oat flour is 2x more absorbent than wheat flour. So to make the texture less dry, you have to add a lot of liquid (eggs help to give it structure), and cook it a shorter time with coconut flour. The example I saw was that when you substitute coconut flour INTO a recipe that calls for a cup of wheat flour, you’d use less flour and use 6 eggs instead of 2 eggs so it doesn’t turn out too dry.
Working backward from that info (!), I decided that only having 3 bananas and 2 eggs in my house was a GOOD thing, because it reduced the liquids from the higher amount that works for coconut flour. I used gluten-free oat flour — not paleo, but gluten-free. If you used nut flour, it would fall apart because there’s too much liquid and nut flour is heavy and doesn’t absorb anything.
For the flour, bananas, and egg, I used a little less than 1 cup of oat flour, 3 bananas, 2 eggs. I just added flour until the texture was pasty instead of liquidy. I cooked it for about 50 min in a dark metal loaf pan, and the texture was PERFECT, except a little crust formed around the whole loaf — not sure why. I wish I’d had another banana, because the banana taste was faint and it didn’t taste sweet enough for me.
I only gave this 4 stars because I haven’t actually tried THIS recipe, but it looks like it will be great — uses the qualities of coconut flour (where you don’t need much of it, and it has fiber and is absorbent) to pack in lots of yummy bananas and egg without adding sugar.
Let me know what you think after you give it a try!
I made this recipe for breakfast today with chopped walnuts and Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips and baked it as muffins. Wow! Delicious! Oh, I also used cashew butter because I had no almond butter. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Enjoy Life chocolate chips are the best huh? Enjoy!
If substituting almond flour, is the amount (1/2 cup) the same(?), because coconut flour is much more drying than almond. Would it be best to increase the almond flour a bit? “Anna”, you posted on Feb. 1st that you made it with almond flour. Did you change the amount?
Yeah, you can’t directly substitute the two. I’m not sure what the exact proportions would be.
I tried this recipe today as muffins–fantastic! Everyone should be making this! Sooo light and fluffy and moist!
Glad to hear it!! Love making muffins out of this.
Made this bread over the weekend and it turned out it great! Next time I am going to try the pumpkin!
Please do. The pumpkin is delicious!
Just made this and it was delicious! So moist and tasty, no need to add any sweetener.
Was wondering the best way to store the bread. Thanks.
I would refrigerate it for a couple of days, then throw it in the freezer.
Love love love this. Even my very picky kids like it. I use 1/4 cup of coconut sugar. Today I have some plantains that I need to use, so I am going to try that.
Oh wow. Plantains sound like a great plan. Let me know how they turn out?
Hi, I tried this recipe. It’s AMAZING. This was my first paleo bake. I’ve been eating paleo (with some exceptions) for several months but I’d never tried paleo baking. Thank you. Can’t wait for the pancake recipe.
You’re welcome! Enjoy :)
I just make this and it was delicious (so was the batter). I used a metal pan, almond flour, almond butter and ghee and it came out moist and fluffy after 35 minutes. I should have left it in the pan a little longer, because when I turned it over, it came out in large pieces. Still tasted great though!
Thank you for the great recipe!
The batter is the best part, right? ;)
Echoing all the other comments on here – this is amazing. I’m on the 21DSD so I made it with green bananas and am somehow managing to hold myself to one banana’s worth per day. Today I sliced it thinly and fried the slices in butter – tasted like french toast! Incredible!
What a great idea. I will have to try that. Thank you :)
I just started eating paleo and this is my first attempt at baking anything paleo and it was awesome! And my kids loved it too!!! Thanks for a great and easy recipe.
You’re very welcome. Happy it was easy to make for you :)
http://paleogrubs.com/banana-bread-recipe
On the TV show, you used honey…I don’t see it here in this version? Do we need it? Looks delicious and can’t wait to try!
Either way works :)
Yumm!! best paleo banana bread ever. Can’t believe it tastes so good without sweeteners. Thanks!
You are so welcome!
I just saw you recipe and it looks delicious. I wonder if the almond butter gives it too much of a peanut taste.
My wife uses cottage cheese and wheat flour – which might make it “not so much Paleo” – but it’s pretty darn good. We tried Almond flour and it came out too hard.
We will try your recipe next.
Thanks,
Drew
Almond flour, and it came out hard? Where did you purchase the almond flour from because that shouldn’t happen. Let me know how it comes out :)
My daughter made this and I loved it (didn’t think I’d like it). Wow – was I surprised. Really good. Thanks for the recipe – :)
I’m glad I surprised you and that you liked it ;)
Absolutely AWESOME – made them exactly as written – used the muffin variation – put in paper holders baked for 30 minutes – taste and felt just like real bread – yummy
would love to see the macronutrient breakdowns on recipes. FYI I figured it out:
Whole recipe Cal 1889, Fat 152, Carb 91.7, Prot 58.2 (Fiber 31.8 net carb 59.9)
12 muffins – 1 each Cal 157.4, Fat 12.7, Carb 7.6, Protein 4.9 (Fiber 5.0 net carb 2.6)
I am new to Paleo baking…I have tried a few things that others have made and honestly was not that impressed with their outcomes. But I decided to give this a try. I made it in muffins and added a few mini chocolate chips. It was really good. My 18 month old grandson who has been a bit of a picky eater today, absolutely loved his muffin and was asking for more. Thanks for sharing.
You are very welcome, thank you for trying them!
I made this using the pumpkin version in a dark pan, sooo good! But it took way longer to cook than the 35-40 min, I used the toothpick after 40 min, took it out to cool, flipped it out onto a cooling rack and it just fell apart and was mushy in the middle… Oh we’ll still delicious!
Yeah, different ovens will yield different temperatures… I’m sorry it didn’t turn out. Do make it again and leave it in for longer so you can get the full experience, of course ;)
Awesome recipe, mine come really moist, I will tweak the recipe to get my desired texture.
Really appreciate the weight measurements, as cup measurements can be difficult to cook correctly with, shows you really know what you are doing whit the cooking and instructions.
I did 1 1/2 the recipe and only 120 grams of nuttelex butter cause i like the lower fat idea, that may be why it was really moist.
I have eaten 1/2 of one loaf within the hour after cooking it, maybe it is too good.
It’s easy to indulge in this bread, I hear you! Enjoy :)
So good! I only had 3 bananas but it still turned out amazing!
Glad to hear it!! :)
This banana bread is so delicious and satisfying, I want to date it. Thank You for sharing!
I would date it if that was possible, believe me! Enjoy :)
My daughter and I made the banana bread and it was awesome! It did not last a full day! However, I tried the pumpkin variation and it was awful. Had to throw it out. I assumed I was to substitute the bananas for the pumpkin puree. Should I use both? Would love to try again. Any suggestions?
Thank you.
Yeah, a substitution. I’m so sorry it didn’t turn out well. Will you be making it again?
Hi,
I love your blog. I wish I had read all of the comments before making the bread. I substituted almond flour and after two hours the bread was still not cooked in the middle. My husband just happened to be at the er with our daughter and was surprised the bread was still not cooked through when he arrived home. Great Flavor will try with coconut flour next time….
Yes, the coconut flour absorbs a lot more liquid than almond flour :) try again and let me know how it turns out!
Absolutely fantastic! Finally, a paleo baked good that is sinfully delicious, moist and tastes exactly like real deal. I love that the bulk of this recipe is bananas… as it should be. Prior to changing to a paleo lifestyle, I used to make a wonderful banana bread that contained, yes, 4 bananas. I wonder why so many other paleo recipes use so few? Anyway, kudos to you for actually using bananas, not adding in coconut sugar or stevia and keeping the coconut (nut) flour to a minimum. I made this recipe as written and without any substitutions. I did add in a few dark choclate morsels. I baked it in a dark, non-stick loaf pan for 45 minutes. I can’t wait to try some of variations listed above. They are all sure to be incredible considering how wonderful this base recipe is. Bravo!
Let me know how you like the variations. Thanks for the feedback :)
Great recipe! I made muffins for portability, using sunflower butter and soy flour (I’m cheap and I liked the high protein). Very tasty and filling too! Does it keep better in the refrigerator or room temperature? Thanks!
Shannon
I would put the loaf in the refrigerator and finish it up within a couple of days. You can also freeze it ;)
Wow! I made this bread last night, and it was so delicious! We ate most of it last night and finished it off this morning. Everyone is requesting another loaf tonight. It will make a great lunch snack, especially in muffins!
I have made this loaf into muffins before as well. Enjoy!
IVE MADE THIS THREE TIMES – never disappointed but last time I made it with only 2 naners and fresh cooked butternut squash so good and a little less on carbs. Also another time made with 2 naners and 1 large sweet potato UNREAL !!!! Also added walnuts
George thank you for this healthy recipe. I think I’ll go and have a piece right now with a tasty glass of organic raw kefir!!
Mmmmm raw kefir is delicious. Nice choice for a pairing!!!
I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious this was! VERY moist and enough sweetness. I didn’t even need to add butter on top. This was my first paleo baking experience, and I’m very happy with it. I used a dark pan, and i really had to watch it. I think I ended up bake it for about 45 min.
Good job keeping an eye on it. These loaves can come out perfect one minute and over-done the next. I know different ovens present different cooking times as well. Nice work!
Yummm gonna try this!
Can i sub the flour with grounded oats??
Would it make difference in consistency?
I am sure you could. I haven’t done so because I cannot eat oats. Give it a try, and let me know how the bread turns out? :)
Funny question here as this is a staple that I make frequently. Its actually in the oven now too but only had 2 bananas in house so I added the difference in weight in pears!
Ok for my question, when you make the pumpkin version, do you sub out the banana for pumpkin or is it in addition?
You reduce the almond butter and add the pumpkin-banana stays the same. This is the only way I’ve made it so far and it is SOOOO GOOD. I don’t really taste the pumpkin, just delicious bread.
Thank you so much!!
Hahaha thank you so much for your feedback and putting a smile on my face!
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Hi George!
First of all, before I forget, I wanted to tell you that I listened to your podcast/interview and I loved it. You really are an inspiration! Thank you for everything you say and believe in!
Second- I made this recipe this morning (I live in Belgium, Europe, so it’s almost 10pm here) and well… it’s DELICIOUS!!! Best banana bread EVER! I think I almost ate half of it already (talk about moderation huh…)!! :D
Thank you again and can’t WAIT for you and Juli’s new book, by the way!!!
You are so very welcome!
This is the most amazing banana bread! Finally a recipe with more bananas than eggs, no nut flour or nuts! I made it this morning with a food processor, very quick prep. Baked it while I got ready for work. It is light in texture, flavorful and sweet although there are no sweeteners except banana. I used coconut butter. All I can say is yum. Had it with butter and a side of bacon for breakfast. I have already sent the link to a friend!
Awesome. Better with bacon, huh? ;)
Hi George,
I made it yesterday and even my paleo-resistant teenage son loved it.
Do you think I could substitue the almond butter with tahini? Would make life easier and cheaper.
Thank you so much.
Daniela
That does sound good… I’m not sure how it would turn out, but I recommend trying that out either way!
Hi George,
I made this yesterday and it came out almost the same. I’m not the biggest tahini fan because for me it leaves a bitter aftertaste which I could just make out in the bread.
The consistency and moisture stayed the same.
All in all, it’s a good alternative, but for me, it tastes better with almond butter. I guess I’ll just have to stop being lazy and make my own almond butter.
Cheers
Daniela
I just made this, and my family loved it…!!!
I substituted hazelnut meal for the flour and put a bit extra in… making it up to about 3/4 of a cup…
It was so good… we ate it warm and the kids put a bit of butter on… it is just great…
Thanks so much for the recipe…
Hazelnut meal? I have not used that yet… sounds delicious!
I was just wondering if there was a way to do this without eggs. A family member is allergic to them. Maybe adding more bananas? I’m lost. Any advice would help!
More bananas sounds like it would add some moisture, yep and the almond butter helps a lot. Let me know how that works out :)
I love this banana bread, thanks for sharing.
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You’re welcome :)
I discovered this recipe about a year ago and the whole family loves it. I now make it weekly most of time. My kids take it to school for lunch once a week as the main item, and we’ll have it for dessert sometimes with honey drizzled on it. The ONLY problem I have is this… I have found that no matter what I do to grease the glass loaf dish, it always, always sticks and breaks the loaf up. Months back I started using parchment paper and not only does it plop right out, it also seems to bake even better. Putting parchment paper in a loaf pan is not the easiest thing to do, but it’s definitely worth it. I tried it again today without, and have decided I’m just not going to make it without parchment paper. Thanks so much for this awesome recipe that I will continue to bake for myself and family for years to come!
I’m glad the parchment paper has helped. Not all loaf pans are alike ;) enjoy!
Thanks for the breakdown, Ted! I was going to make it tonight and had to calculate – you just saved me a huge step! :)
I tried this warm out of the oven and hated it. I always eat what I make though so tried it again cold and loved it. Warm it was way too unsweet to work for me, but something happened when it cooled. Pretty weird, but worked out awesome.
Hahahaha glad to hear it Emily!
My 4 year old daughter and I made this recipe into muffins last night. I thought that would help with portion control. Negative! Holy moly, this recipe is unbelievably moist and delicious! I did not have any nut butter so I made my own using walnuts. I also added some mini enjoy life chocolate chips to half the batter for the chocolate lovers in our house… my daughter thinks these muffins are the best! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! It is a definite keeper!
Chocolate always makes everything better, huh? You are very welcome :)
im trying to make it nut free, can I completely take out the almond butter? I saw the pumpkin version, which i’d like to try; but still wanted to cut it out of the recipe.
You can make banana bread without nut butter in general, but that is what makes this recipe so moist.
I used sun butter (seeds, not nuts) to make nut-free.
Did yours come out green? I heard that using sunflower seed butter leads to this, but it tastes wonderful yes? :)
I used Sunbutter(sunflower seed butter) in mine and it did turn green. After momentarily panicking and some internet research I learned that this was normal. Immediately after realizing it wasn’t green from rotting I dug in to this delicious banana bread, YUM!
I, too was wondering why I was receiving so many comments about the bread being green. I slowly started putting the pieces together ;) haha glad you liked it!!
Is this 21dsd approved? it looks like it to me but starting my first one on the 6th so want to make sure! It looks really yummy!
I’m not quite sure. Does vanilla extract count against it?
Kim:
I’m starting on the 6th as well. I believe we should be ok with this one for the 21dsd. I just double checked the ‘no’ list, and even for my Level3, looks ok. Limit serving size due to the bananas.
I’ve made a bunch of these and the glass bread pan is really important to the outcome in my opinion, but I follow the recipe exactly.
Just use slightly green bananas to make it 21DSD compliant!!
Just use slightly green bananas to make 21DSD compliant.
Good idea :)
Just made this–it is amazing!!!
Thanks :)
Thanks so much for the recipe! It was so nice and moist. Loved the taste too!! YUM!!
You are very welcome!
The best banana bread ever. I make mine in muffin tins and sometimes add a handful of enjoy life Choco chips. They never last long! My 4 & 2 yr olds love them!! Seriously everyone needs to make this recipe at least once, you will be addicted forever. Plus its SO easy to make.
Thank you Becky!!!
Holy yum! This is incredible. I love that it’s not super sweet and it’s soo easy to make! Heads up that if you use sunbutter, it turns scarily dark green the second day — something to do with the chlorophyl from the sunflower seeds interacting with baking soda/powder (thanks Google!). Next time I’ll probably use almond butter…. I said next time, because yes, I will be making this over & over again!! It’s awesome with walnuts & chocolate chips too.
I wish I would have known this sooner. A few other people will experiencing the green color but had not let me know they used a different type of nut butter. That makes so much sense! Thank you!
I made this recipe this morning and my kids and I ate half of it immediately, it was delicious! One strange thing though – my husband just tasted it and said he loved it, but mentioned that is was green. He thought there was spinach in it. I looked and it is completely green now! Has anyone else experienced this?
Someone else did mention their bread was green in the middle as well. I haven’t experienced this though, so I am not sure what is causing that?! So strange, but I am glad you all liked it!
Tried this recipe today, simply aaahmazing!!!!
Awesome. I’m sad Fall is ending soon!
Love this recipe!! Just made it tonight and I ended up eating 2 pieces and called that dinner! So easy to mix in a blender. I used disposable tin loaf pans and it filled 2 and I baked for 40 minutes. They are great!
Whenever I use disposable loaf pans, I end up giving them away. I’m glad you didn’t have to go through that :) hehe. Glad you enjoyed!
Do you have a recipe for paleo bread for french toast without banana? My husband hates bananas but he wants french toast so I am trying to find a recipe for it that’s not too complicated. Any info is appreciated! BTW, I heard you on the Fat Cutting Man podcast today :D
I do not, but I would refer you to http://www.elanaspantry.com/paleo-bread/ she has great bread for french toast!
This banana bread is AH-MAZING! I made it two days ago and it didn’t last long, so I’m making another load tonight! My ten year old loves it too! I can’t wait to try the chocolate balls with the banana bread center! Thanks for all the great recipes!
I made these into muffins and I’m doing it again. A highly delicious and successful recipe. My non-paleo friends enjoyed them too. I chopped up some raw pecans and added them to the top of my muffins before baking. Thank you!
You’re welcome! Great idea turning this bread into muffins ;)
I made this the other day and it was awesome! It was so awesome I am making another loaf today. It has a great texture and great taste! It will be a regular recipe now! Thanks! ~Laurie
Glad you enjoyed the bread! :)
Hi,
Do you have a flour substitute option that is not coconut and not a nut-flour? I need to experiment with tapioca/arrowroot, etc but don’t think they are equal exchanges…..any advice?Thanks!
To be completely honest, I haven’t done much substituting myself. I don’t want to offer you any rotten advice. I would google some alternatives ;)
That was so easy! It was also very delicious and the best paleo banana bread recipe I’ve done so far. Some turn out eggy, but not this one. Thanks!
You are so welcome :)
I plan to make this a couple of days before Thanksgiving. Does this freeze well?
Yep, I have frozen it before :)
Hi,
I made the banana bread today and I love the flavor. I had one problem – the bread was a too moist in the middle even after leaving it the oven for another 15minutes. Any advice. I am planning to make more especially the pumpkin with pecan version.
Yummy!
Thank you!
Where in the oven did you have it?
As I posted on FB, I’m not paleo, but I eat healthy, made-from-scratch foods and had all the ingredients at home. I made this loaf just as written and it turned out fabulous! Even my kids loved it, who are used to the more traditional banana loaf loaded with sweetener. Rather than tasting sugar, I enjoyed the flavour of the bananas and cinnamon. I plan to try many more of your recipes. Keep em coming…
Thank you so much :) glad you and your kids got to enjoy it.
This bread is AWESOME!!! I love your blog and can’t wait for the new cookbook. I have switched to Paleo for health reasons, so I am all on board with it, my family is a little skeptical though. Your recipes are definitely helping me sell them on it. Thanks for all you do.
You’re welcome. Good luck with bringing the whole family on board ;)
I started eating Paleo about two and a half months ago. My family has hated just about every recipe I’ve made that was a paleo version of something they would eat. Until this recipe. I made this last night and fortunately I ate a piece while it was still warm because by the time I got home from work today- it was gone. Apparently they all had it for breakfast (twice) and then a snack after school. Gone. Can’t give it a much more positive review than my paleo hating kids eating it. (Now I’ve got to get started on some other yummy recipes on your site and maybe I’ll convert them)
Thanks Jennifer. Please do keep me informed once everyone has officially been converted… it shouldn’t be too difficult, especially with all of the new recipes soon to come in my new cookbook with Juli of PaleOMG ;)
Okay, thanks! I was thrown off by the ingredient list that you provided. You had almond flour listed right next to the coconut flour so I had thought I could substitute. I will try it again with just coconut flour. Sorry for the multiple comments that I posted, my mistake..I didn’t think they were being posted :) Thank you!
Hey George,
I can see why Sarah was confused given your ingredient list above…
“1/2 cup coconut flour (75 grams)(or almond flour, macadamia nut meal, etc)”
Nut flours could be substituted but the amount would be quite different given how absorbent coconut flour is… I learned that the hard way but not everybody knows this while learning to bake with alternative flours. You might want to adjust the ingredient list and/or clarify things.
BTW… This is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE Paleo Banana bread and I’ve tried a lot of different recipes :)
YUP, this was my confusion as well if I knew the flours could not be directly substituted I wouldn’t have used my almond flour. : ( : ( : (
I’m sorry to hear that :(
So how much almond flour should I use? I live overseas and I can’t get either very easily. Almond flour is easier to make so I was just going to use that…
Yeah, you can throw some unblanched almonds into a food processor instead and make your own almond flour.
How much almond flour? Still 1/2 a cup with 4 eggs?
You can’t substitute almond and coconut flour.
I am planning on using homemade almond flour for my first attempt at this recipe. Do I still use four eggs if using almond flour and not coconut flour?
Almond flour and coconut flour are completely different and cannot be directly substituted… I’m sorry!
Thank you for this this recipe!!!!! I just made these for the first time…am doing the 21DSD and just needed a little something to keep me going for the last week. I made the recipe as muffins and they are fabulous! My 11 year old son took one bite and said, “Mom, are you sure these have no sweetener in them?” – that with using 3 green tipped banana (and 1 that was slightly spotted b/c it was all I had!) I will definitely be making these again!
I’m so glad that you had your son fooled (I’m just joking!) Thanks for the kind words… enjoy the treats :)
I just attempted to make this. I used 1/2 cup of almond meal instead of coconut flour and followed all of the directions. It turned out so soggy. How many eggs do we use if not using coconut flour? 4 sounded like a lot and I was afraid it was going to be soggy and it was.
I’m sorry Sarah. You cannot substitute the two, like I mentioned previously… coconut flour is very strong and absorbs liquid differently than almond meal does. I would look for a substitution for coconut flour on Google…?
This recipe makes my life complete!!! I baked it as muffins and I got 17 regular-sized muffins out of it. I’m glad you put down the measurement on the bananas because I had a bunch of (apparently quite small!) overripe bananas. I mushed up all 6 of them and barely got 2 cups, so I debated adding 1/2 c pumpkin or applesauce to make it up to 2.5 cups, but decided to wait until everything was mixed in to see the consistency. Once it was all incorporated, it didn’t appear dry so I didn’t add anything else in, I just cooked it as is. The muffins too about 20 minutes and they are perfectly done! Moral of the story is…#1 will you marry me and cook for me every day?? and #2 the amount of bananas is ok at 2 cups. ;)
Hahaha thank you so much for your feedback. I love to hear about how people improvise and add in to my recipes. I’m glad you enjoyed the muffins :)
Made batch #2 today, added 1/2 c chopped walnuts this time… even better (if that is possible). Still used 2 c mashed bananas instead of 2.5. Perfect again! Can’t wait to try other recipes from your site. I already pre-ordered your joint cookbook with Juli. :)
I haven’t made this yet but it is on my recipe to do list for this weekend. We love banana bread so I may make two loafs so I can freeze one.
My favorite photo is the one in the middle.
I have made this a few times – Excellent !
Thank You
My banana bread is always underdone in the center – regardless of the recipe – so now I bake in a 8×8 square pan – more evenly distributed – less time in oven – works great
I also researched this issue – it helps to whip the eggs first – I use Vitamix for all wet ingredients
and also make sure the cracks in the top of loaf are not shiny – this indicates not done – you want then to be dull –
Does not need the added sugar – just right
Great advice in regards to the square pan. Thank you!
A fellow paleo-er, I’ve been wanting bread for a while and now I’m lowering my sugar intake, so this is perfect with no added sugars and just the right amount of carbs! Too bad I could eat this all in one sitting. Thanks for being awesome!
I could eat it all in one setting, too. That’s why I usually have to give it away!
Hi George!
I’m new to Paleo and this recipe of yours looks great!
I have to try this one… NOW! lol
<3 from Philippines :D
This bread is already magical, and I’ve made it many times. But I’m on day 2 of the 21dsd and randomly thought of this recipe… now this detox will be easier than I thought. You are a genius. Thank you.
You are going to make this bread during your detox??
Yeah, this bread is definitely not sugar-detox friendly. Sorry. Bananas are very high in sugar, so even though this recipe has no “added” sugar, it is still very sugary. I believe Diane only permits one green-tipped banana per day during the sugar detox. If you want sugar-detox friendly desserts, though, Diane does have some. I would check out her site and 21dsd resources.
Actually, I got to this site from the Official 21DSD pinterest page for treats. As long as you make it with green-tipped bananas and don’t eat more than a quarter of the loaf per day (admittedly challenging), you should be good to go.
That does sound a bit challenging. Good luck ;)
I’m also doing the 21dsd and I had friends coming for brunch and three
very ripe bananas. I made the recipe and ate a little bit:
It came out fluffy and so tasty maybe not too kosher for the 21dsd but guests loved it!
Great recipe! I’m out of almond butter
You should buy more almond butter :) it’s a must have, right?
This has become my go-to potluck contribution… as well as my one of my favorite overall baking recipes. I have always used coconut oil instead of butter and I think it gives a nice flavor with the banana. Dark chocolate chips make it simply divine. Thanks for the kick-ass recipe.
Thanks so much. I would never bring this to a potluck though… I’d keep it all for myself!
Went to flip onto cooling rack and the whole thing fell apart. The middle crumbled onto the rack and the sides stuck to the dish. I used glass and greased it with butter. It’s not really a bread-like consistency but more mush. What did I do wrong????
That sounds horrible. I’m so sorry to hear that happened… I have NO idea what could have gone wrong. It doesn’t sound like it cooked long enough though… ?
This is AMAZING!!! Thank you!!!!
Quite welcome! :)
So glad to hear it :)
THE. BEST. RECIPE. EVER!
I make this twice a week (unless we eat too much when it comes out of the oven and then I have to make it 3 times a week.) I make all kinds of additions – add cranberries and walnuts a lot of the time but one of my favorites is to add lemon (or lemon extract) and chia seeds and make it like a lemon poppyseed bread. The chia gives it a nice extra crunch and the lemon makes a nice flavor.
Thanks George – you really are my hero. You have really helped make my celiac diagnosis a lot more fun!!
Glad I can make life more fun for you :) enjoy!
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Just made a loaf! It is pretty freaking delicious. I’m totally down for converting some people to more natural foods with this baby. Good idea might be to throw some chopped up nuts in for the classic banana walnut bread texture. I ended up cooking mine in a metal pan with convection at 350degF for about 40 minutes for the knife to come out clean.
Tastes greatbut can’t figure out what went wrong. Used coconut butter and coconut oil. Outside looked normal but inside is mush. Tastes so good I am still going to eat it somehow. Will try one more time and hope for the best.
Where in the oven are you baking the bread? Also, not all ovens are the same unfortunately. Next time, leave it in a little longer (until that toothpick comes out clean from the middle!)
The rack was in the middle so I will try again with it higher and leave it to bake a ittle longer. I toasted the bread and it was perfect!
Let me know how it goes :)
I am brand new to the Paleo thing, I made this and it was wonderful!!! Thank you!
It’s one of my favorites. Thank you!
I made this tonight for the 5th or 6th time, the only difference was this time I used coconut flour instead of almond flour. When substituting is it really a 1:1 ratio? I always thought you used far less coconut flour to get the same result. Thanks in advance.
Coconut flour has very different absorbency than any other flour. I’m not exactly sure what the ratio would be, but I would not recommend using it as a substitute for almond flour.
Alright, I’ll admit it. I made this recipe once before but I faffed about with it; I decreased the amount of banana to make it lower carb, subbed out some of the almond butter etc. It was good, but it wasn’t great. I’m pleased to say that I just remade this following the ACTUAL recipe this time (no faffing!) and it was RIDICULOUSLY GOOD! George, I did you wrong but I have seen the light! I’m gonna have more of this for breakfast in its french toast form!
This was wonderful. I didn’t have any nut butter (or nuts to make my own), so I substituted the same amount of sweet potato puree and added a Tbsp of butter to make up for the missing fat. It was probably a little softer texture than with the nut butter (but don’t know for sure since it was first time making the recipe). I loved that it was just sweet enough from the bananas and no sweetener was added. It was a lovely conduit for Kerrygold butter. :)
I wouldn’t have thought of that! I’m glad you were able to make it work :)
Nut flours/butters bother my stomach, so I substitute coconut butter/manna for the almond butter in the banana bread. It is delish!
George: Have you heard of Karmuffins or Karmaffins? They are muffins in the freezer section in the bakery at Whole Foods. (Not strictly Paleo because of the soy preservative in the milk they use.) The base for the muffins is sweet potato. I was hoping to gently encourage(and/or beg) you to experiment with a sweet potato base for breads/muffins. I am way too lazy (and inexperienced) to do this myself. Also thinking a non-sweet bread (with PUMPKIN instead of banana) with bacon and chives would be killer! You are the culinary genius. Take that idea and run with it!
Thanks for the idea Stephanie. We will have to see if time permits! I’ll do my best.
This is hands down the best banana bread I’ve ever eaten/made, paleo or not! I don’t even follow a paleo diet, but I wanted a banana bread that was high in protein and lower in carbs. I made muffins out of the banana bread and they’re so melt in your mouth delicious!
I believe it! Thank you so much :)
made it without vanilla, did not have any on hand…it’s so good! thank you so much
Glad it worked out! No problem :)
After reading ( and making) your paleo cake pop recipe, I got the idea to try this recipe out in the cake pop maker. It worked beautifully! Almost 4 dozen beautiful balls of banana bread goodness. Would have made a full 4 dozen if I had been more scrupulous about not eating the batter.
After reading (and making) your paleo cake pops, I got the idea to make this recipe in the cake pop maker. It worked beautifully! Almost 4 dozen little balls of Banana bread goodness. Yum!
I would have never thought about that, will try soon :)
So excited to try this recipe, but do I really need baking powder AND baking soda? What will happen if I leave out the baking soda? Do I need to use more baking powder?
You will be fine, I just like mine to rise a lot
This is by far the best banana bread recipe I’ve ever made, paleo or not. I’ve made it a few times, and it never lasts more than a day with my roommates & I eating it. George, you make the paleo lifestyle so incredibly easy. Thank you!!
George!
Thanks so much for this unparalleled Banana Bread! It is such a treat to have on the 21DSD. Bravo.
Wow. I’ve tried other recipes for paleo banana bread. I’m not saying they were bad, because they were fine. I was looking for something better than fine, and here it is! My son and I were disappointed when the batter was licked off the spatula, and then we had to just sit and wait for them to bake! Torture! I’m kicking myself for not trying your recipe first, but am glad I found it. Thanks!!
Oh and I forgot to say – this is great for kids that don’t like to eat bananas to – my 2 year old won’t eat bananas but she loves this – thanks heaps :) _ Just came here again as about to make double the recipe now :)
I was just diagnosed with celiac and am practicing a paleo diet to heal my gut. A friend suggested your website and banana bread recipe, so I didn’t hesitate, and immediately tried it out. Not only was it very simple to make, it came out fantastic. So good, my picky 10 yr old ate it up on me. So I’m now going to have to make double loaves each time. Thank you!
Loved this recipe for banana bread! Even my picky child loved it, ( I’ve tried many other paleo bread recipes a this one has the most “real” bread feel to it. Thanks for sharing. My one question/comment is: I tried the pumpkin version in hopes that it would be a great alternative to the flour pumpkin bread, but it just tasted like banana bread. I even added in spices like I would for pumpkin bread. Any suggestions on how to achieve the pumpkin flavor?
I used this recipe as my guide to use a couple of too ripe plantains I wasn’t going to throw away. So, two very ripe plantains, 4 chia “eggs” (I’m not eating eggs at the moment), coconut Mana for the nut butter, 1/4 cup coconut flour and the rest as in the recipe. Made a delicious bread to which people reaction was “I’d buy this.” Thank you!
Sounds awesome! I’ll have to try that sometime.
My four year old loved this so much. She actually cried when I made a second loaf to take to my mom because she was worried her uncle would eat it before she got some. I guess that’s why she ate half of the loaf while I was in the shower :/. It was delicious!!
This is the best thank you :) – I tried another paleo recipe for banana bread/cake and it was disgusting – this however was very yummy – I’ve made it 3 times already it’s so good. I cut it into slices and freeze the slices – then just defrost a slice when you want one – super good – yum – thanks a lot for your recipe :)
George, I adore this recipe! I always make muffins for a quick snack and freeze half the batch so I don’t eat it all in two days. This time instead of chocolate blueberry, I’m doing chocolate raspberry surprise. I stuffed mini chocolate chips inside red raspberries. Yum! The kids always love to help make and eat these treats. Thanks so much for posting delicious recipes!!
Made this evening….delicious! Done in just under 1/2 hour, and has thumbs up from all. Can’t wait to try the cocoa version next! Thanks :)
I used 3/4 cup pureed pumpkin, 1/4 cup almond butter because that’s all I had, ghee for the fat, and 3 really ripe small bananas. I made 12 mini muffins, then added chocolate chips to the remainder of the batter and made 6 regular sized muffins. The idea is that the chocolate chips will hopefully keep me from eating those and saving them for the non-paleo eaters in my house – there’s no question they are going to love them. They are crazy good.
Tried this after hearing George on Paleohacks podcast. Great philosophy on eating and paleo treats. The bread was great! Even skeptics of gluten free products (coworkers, wife) really liked it. I have the blueberry chocolate variation in the oven as I write this. I’ll update when it is done. Thanks George! This has been a great way to show the people I love about gluten free and paleo foods!
Thanks Mike :)
This was a BIG hit in our house. I used a glass pie pan (had no loaf pan) and gave it about 35 minutes. I’m about to make it again and this time I’ll start checking for doneness around 28 minutes.
Question: has anyone tried baking this in a cast iron pan?
George, thanks again for this recipe. It’s been in continuous use since I first tried it. I’ve made the recipe as-is and with pumpkin – both are great. I also tried it in a loaf pan but we both prefer the shape and texture of the ‘pie’ bread so I’ve returned to my trusted glass pie pan (I haven’t tried cast iron yet) lined with a round of parchment paper to make lifting a dream.
An accidental purchase of sweet potato puree instead of pumpkin led to another variation. I used three bananas, 1/4 C almond butter, 3/4 C sweet potato puree, omitted the melted butter since the batter was plenty wet and added 1 tsp each of ground nutmeg and ground cardamon to the existing spice list. It was fantastic. Next time I will add some butter back in for the fat content and try to balance the wetness with a bit more coconut flour. This version is definitely going into permanent rotation.
I’ve made this recipe several times and it’s always so good. I did change it up a little this weekend though. I used 2 Tbsp of bacon fat and 2 Tbsp of grass-fed butter in the batter and added 4 slices of chopped bacon. It was amazing! You could probably use all bacon fat in place of the coconut oil or butter, but I wasn’t sure if it’d be overpowering. It had a nice subtle bacon flavor and the crumbled bacon added a nice salty contrast to the sweetness of the bananas. So freaking good!
This was also my first paleo baking and wow, what a winner! I’ve tried other people’s paleo baked things and this one is outstanding. I really like how clean this recipe is, and easy, it’s a keeper. I baked mine fan-forced in a metal pan and it was ready at 25 minutes.
If you’re reading this recipe and not sure whether or not to try it, you’re missing out if you don’t.
Just finished my first attempt at this recipe and I think my oven is a little wonky..the outside got nice and crisp but the inside is still a little wet and not firm. Is that typical? If I put it in the fridge and leave it for a day will it firm up? It smelled great baking and tastes awesome though! I subbed in cashew butter fyi if that makes a difference. Thanks!
Oh I have never used cashew butter so I am unsure :(
I’ve used homemade cashew butter and had no problems, so I’d guess it was something else…
Good to know thank you
Say I wanted to add some pumpkin purée & pumpkin spice…. Could you suggest what to leave out to keep the consistency the same?
Btw, this bread is simply AMAZING! I was SO utterly impressed!!!!!
Replace one banana with an equal amount of pumpkin
Heyyyyy, wait a minute, you say to reduce the almond butter and add pumpkin! I have made the original recipe six times now with stellar results, no question the best banana bread I’ve had. Today I tried the pumpkin variation and it is good, but it stuck to the bottom, next time I would parchment line the pan. I would love a straight pumpkin bread from you, do you think subbing pumpkin for the bananas across the board plus some sweetener would work? I’m trying to summon fall’s arrival here in the desert southwest by baking fall’s bounty daily. Love your recipes, bought the e-book!
I will work on one
I was eager to try the pumpkin variation and was so glad I found this comment. I used two bananas, 1 cup pumpkin, and 1/2 cup almond butter. The bread came out delicious as always, but didn’t taste like pumpkin. The consistancy of the bread turned out great too. I like adding a sprinkling of organic chocolate chips too : )
I love using pumpkin because it brings more moisture to the bread! Glad fall is here :)
I usually refrigerate mine and it keeps great — almost tastes better after a few days. Have you tried that?
Sharing this on my website and sharing your link. They are super good and I am very picky when it comes to Paleo muffins. Thanks so much!
Omg, this just came out of the oven here, and I think this will be gone by tomorrow.. So incredibly delicious! I also tried your crock pot italian style today, that was yummy too. Keep up the good work, and I will have no excuses for not eating paleo.. :D Cheers from Norway :)
Wow delicious;). I follow the recipe but added Enjoy life chocolate chips;). Super moist. It’s a nice treat after the 21 dsd ;) thank you
This was my first real attempt at a paleo treat— and it won’t be my list– oh my this is so good. Kids will be thrilled to have this in their lunches this week. I made it in a baking pan and sprinkled some chocolate chips on top. I will be making this more often!!!!
I made the pumpkin version w/out the pecans. I wanted a nice soft, moist bread all throughout, and this recipe did not disappoint! The smell of it baking was absolutely heavenly.
I made this in a metal pan and as George stated in the recipe, I started checking for doneness at 35 minutes. I kept adding another 5, and I ended up baking for a total of 55 minutes. It still came out incredibly moist, but also held together as well. It was hard to judge, because the toothpick kept coming out a little bit wet at certain points throughout the bread, due to it being so moist.
It is fantastic slathered w/ grass fed butter and a drizzle of honey!
I bet it would be equally as good with a bit of coconut butter “frosting” – a tablespoon each of coconut butter and coconut milk, a splash of vanilla and a squeeze of honey.
Best.Banana.Bread.Ever! I’ve been Paleo for 6 months now and until now, have stayed away
from sweets and baked goods to “train my brain” to not get used to them. I decided to make this bread for a party I am headed to today so that A) I can keep myself on track and away from the other sweets that will be there and B) show people that healthy and clean eating is not, by any means, boring. Mission accomplished! Thanks, George! You’re awesome!
This banana bread is just AMAZING!!! I’m hooked!! ;D So glad I came over your recipe!! :D I have tried it with both dark chocolate and walnuts = great success!
Thank you so much for sharing!
– Norwegian fan –
Woohoo so glad you enjoyed it
HaS Anyone Tried With The Almond Flour!??I’m Out Of Coconut But Don’t Want To Wait For My Shipment Before Trying This Sucker OuT!!!!??:)
Yes you can do it, it will still be delicious
I have and it is super good. I couldn’t keep my hubby out of it
I made this tonight for the first time. It was really delicious! And who said sticking to a Paleo lifestyle was hard?! ;)
I’ve made every variation of this that you have on here. I’ve been making it every week for snacks at work. My fav is the blueberry chocolate! Yum! About to make more tonight, any other variation suggestions?
I hate this in the oven baking right now, and I’m certainly hoping I did it correctly. I was able to pour the mixture into the loaf pan, however in no way was I able to spread anything, it was not a thick batter. It smells great in the oven however.
It is right
Oh yes it was very right. It is amazing. I shared some with my dog, my cat would not touch it, but she is a cat so what do you expect. Most of it is saved for me, unless my wife decides to try it.
I’ve not tried this exact recipe before, but have done a similar coconut flour one. I really loved it. The texture was great and it was amazingly good for not being “regular” kind! One thing I have really wondered though, is why so much cinnamon? I have never in my life heard of putting cinnamon in banana bread and I put it because it called for it, but felt it was a little over-powering. Of course, I’ll probably just leave it out next time I make it, but wondered if anyone knew the reasoning for this. Personally, I would rather have a more pure “banana” taste without the spice…
This is totally making me in the mood to bake though! ;)
Oh my gosh, HOW DID YOU KNOW!?!?! Just three days ago, I marked that TODAY I would be baking banana bread (this one of course! It’s my favy!). #beenwaitingforthis
Made this last week in a metal pan and had a hard time baking properly even after it was in there for almost an hour. Toothpick test finally worked, but it fell apart on me during the transfer to a cooling rack. Looked awful, tasted good.
How long is it supposed to last (and how do you recommend storing)? Went bad on me before we could finish it all.
The first Paleo “bread” dish that I actually love! Looking forward to trying the recipe variations as well. Thank you so much. This will be perfect to get me over any humps during an upcoming Crossfit Paleo challenge!
Really good! Completely crushed the craving. The texture is on point and the flavor is delicious; maybe not as sweet as non-paleo banana bread, but I might actually like this one better.
If I want to make the pumpkin variation do I just add the pumpkin along with the banana? Has anyone tried this variation?
Yes just add, don’t take anything away
I was desperate for a good, easy Paleo banana bread recipe since the banana tree in our back yard yielded a bumper crop just days ago. I’ve already given away bunches of green bananas to friends, but still have 25 or so gigantic fully ripe bananas from the top of the cluster, in various stages of yellow to mix of yellow/brown. I just made my first batch of muffins using this recipe and Mr. Bryant has knocked it out of the park with this awesome recipe. I followed ingredients & instructions precisely, using almond butter and grass fed butter, even measuring the weight of mashed bananas to the exact gram specified since the bananas I’m using are big fat monsters, and 4 of them seemed far too much (it was – 3 sufficed for 575 grams of mashed banana. I greased a 12 cup muffin tin with coconut oil and baked for 25 minutes on 350 Convection Bake. Heaven…I’m in heaven! My plan is to freeze as many batches of muffins as we don’t eat in the next week, and give some to paleo-curious family and friends! Like most of the rest of us, I grew up loving banana bread and when I first went paleo I thought this particular delicacy might be hard to duplicate. Not any more! Thanks SO MUCH for this excellent recipe!
I can’t believe I never made this one before!!! I finally made one last weekend and it was DELICIOUS!!! Yum! No other words needed!!! :)
Just made this recipe again, but I put it in my whoopie pie pan (I use it to make grain-free hamburger buns) and they turned out amazing. Cooked them for 20 minutes, and put pecans in half. I’m tempted to whip up some kind of “frosting” to go in the middle and make paleo whoopie pies…but I’m not sure what would compliment the banana flavor. Delicious as always!
Hi Stephanie, I would use an icing made from 100g rapadura sugar and a couple of tablespoons of organic butter…(i use a thermomix…im in austrialia) i grind sugar into icing sugar and then add butter and cook on a low temp until melted and whip into icing. It comes out a lovely caramel flavour and goes perfectly with banana bread, especially this recipe! You could use less sugar if you want. Another yum icing is a chocolate ganache using raw chocolate, 60g coconut oil, a pinch of salt, 1 tspn vanilla powder and 100-200g of coconut cream, depending on how strong you like it. Happy cooking
Thank you so much for this recipe. I love that it is healthy and tastes delish.
It’s just sweet enough to be yummy but not overly sweet causing you to overeat it.
Bravo!
Thank you!
Also, I recommend adding chopped almonds to the recipe. Soooo good!
Made these into 12 muffins, using coconut butter and coconut oil and they turned out great. Light and silky, break apart wonderfully without crumbling in the least. Stuck to the muffin papers a bit but delicious. EXCELLENT coconut flour recipe! Thank you :)
Hey George,
Thank you very much for this recipe. It turned out perfectly! I used tahini instead of almond butter and I am not too sure about how paleo that is, but the bread tastes wonderful. Next time I will use almond butter.
Thanks again!
Has anyone made this using the coconut butter? Ive made this with almond butter and it was awesome, but due to my obsession with coconut butter I’m leaning towards giving that a shot… just didnt know if it would dry the bread out a bit or not?
I just made this tonight and I’ve already eaten more than I should have! It was so yummy and moist! I sub the butter with coconut oil. I used a metal pan and baked it for 32mins. PERFECT!! Thank you so much!!!
Sunflower seed butter will turn things green. Something about a reaction with the baking soda, I think. There’s nothing wrong with it… just a little natural food coloring. :)
George, this is the most amazing banana bread ever. I used a heavy hand with the salt and it tastes delicious with ripe bananas and grass-fed butter… mmm.
Some recipe notes (I can’t search all the comments so am not sure if other folks have chimed in):
– The recipe, if divided into EIGHT servings as stated is actually 304 calories, 26 carb, 19 fat, 9 protein. Not that we’re counting, right? But just in case someone is still curious about that. The whole recipe is 2400 calories.
– ALTITUDE: I live at 7000′ and baked at 375 in glass pan for about 45 minutes and that was good but pretty brown on top.
Other than that, yep, this is quite amazing.
I am new to Paleo, and I am loving all of the yummy food! I just started back to school this week, and have found it difficult eating on the go when I do not have a refrigerator or microwave available. Sure, I can bring fruit and nuts, but those do not always satisfy my cravings. So…during a very weak moment yesterday, I cracked down and got a slice of banana bread at Starbucks (yikes!). It inspired me to come home and find some bread or muffin recipes I can eat on the go. Caveman, THANK YOU FOR YOUR DELICIOUS RECIPES!!!!! I just made this banana bread and OMG sooo good! I did not change a thing in the recipe, except I substituted coconut oil for butter, and it turned out PERFECT! I will definitely have this for breakfast and a daytime snack while I am on the go tomorrow! I can’t wait for my husband and my son to try it! I also made your yummy pumpkin muffins! I added some raisins to it and my house smells absolutely divine! Thank you for sharing your wonderful culinary creations Caveman!
This bread is amazing! I decided to be a bit naughty and add some chocolate chips! Just a few to give it tad bit more sweetness! I can’t wait to try that lemon sponge cake! Thanks a bunch! :-)
I love it with chocolate chips
I have made this recipe several times and I truly think that this is the BEST banana bread that I have ever tasted… hands down. I love that its not too sugary and that its super moist. (Yes I said “moist” even though most people hate that word). When I made it the second time, I used pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon and it was really delicious. My only problem with the recipe is that I can’t seem to take it out of the pan without breaking it. It has nothing to do with the recipe though, its probably just me being silly. And oh yeah, I also made it into french toast that was equally tasty.
I completely agree 100%. Taste is fantastic and settles really nicely in the tummy. I’m having the same problem with it staying together in getting it out of the pan. George, any tips for us on keeping this amazing creation in tact?
Have you tried lining the pan with parchment paper? Make sure you leave enough to fold over the outside so that you can lift the bread like a sling.
I’ve had this pinned for a while and finally got around to making it — yum! It was super easy to make, and it tastes great! I’ll definitely be passing the recipe along to my mom, who has celiac. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipes! :)
Normally I’m too lazy to make comments about stuff on the ‘net but in this case an exception is in order…
This stuff is AWESOME. As a long-time perfectionist baker, new-to-paleo, diehard sweets-for-breakfast kinda girl and ridiculously busy physician, this fits the bill across the board. I used ghee instead of butter and threw in some fresh berries and, wow. Was still moist and delicious when I finally polished it off days later (showing great restraint), and my coworkers keep asking when I’m going to bring it in again. Looking forward to trying more recipes.
Just made these as muffins… they are delicious!!! The texture is fantastic and the flavor is the best we have had yet!
Awesome, this is my favorite recipe
I am cooking this right now and I used a Pampered Chef stoneware loaf pan….the top is REALLY done but the insides not so much. I ate a bite and it is delicious but I’m wondering if I need to adjust the temp or something? Anyone have a suggestion? Thank you!
This recipe is so easy and delicious. I made mini muffins (~22 mins was perfect) with my 3.5 year olds. Everyone devoured the muffins.
OUTSTANDING!!! So moist and perfectly sweet with no sugar added. I can’t believe how good it is. Better than banana nut bread made any other way! I used cashew butter for my nut butter and used 2 really ripe, and 2 yellow banans and followed the recipe exactly. Thank you for the awesome recipe!
Thank you so much for this recipe! I’ve tried so many healthy/ gluten free banana breads and they either taste awful or fall apart. This banana bread is amazing!!!! It cooked nicely, it was easy and it tastes great! Finally I have a banana bread I feel good about giving to my kids!
I practically have this recipe memorized by now because I have made it so many times. Whenever I have leftover bananas, I make this bread. It’s fast & easy & TASTY!
That makes me happy :)
George – what a brilliant mistake you crated! From someone who is new to the world of paleo and a lover of sweets, I’ve been tirelessly testing dessert recipe after recipe only to find myself with dry, unsatisfying or strange tasting sweets. THIS BREAD WAS ABSOUTELY AMAZING! I honestly think it is better than my go-to grain and sugar full version. I’m soo happy I stumbled across this recipe. What a gem! Next time I’m adding dark chocolate = heaven. Thank you!
Hey George! I just put this in the oven and now the countdown starts. I cannot wait to try it. I already licked the spoon and it was delicious. Thank you for your dedication in bringing yummy recipes. You’re the best!
Woohoo Cyndy, I hope you love it
Oh how delicious! I made these today as muffins, and the left overs went into a couple of mini-loaf tins. 35 mins and they were perfect. I stupidly left some on the counter, and my cats decided they also loved them! So there’s a couple less for me…
We can get everyone to enjoy them, including cats :)
Haha I love that the cats ate it, and everyone else liked it too :)
They were just as moist and yummy on day 2, which is great. I’m going to make these at least once a week now, and have them in the fridge as quick breakfasts or a sweet snack with a cuppa. I love your recipes – thanks for helping inspire the rest of us, and showing us how paleo eating can be both yummy and healthy!
Thank you Jacqueline
I made this last night, and it is awesome! It’s probably the best recipe I’ve used paleo or not. I made it just like the recipe this first time, but I’m thinking of adding some cocoa nibs for an extra special treat.
OH that sounds awesome too
Made this recipe in my new mini donut pan! Absolutely in LOVE with it! So easy and so tasty. It’s also a perfect snack for the 21 DSD. For the pumpkin version do you cut out any of the bananas (I hope that isn’t a stupid question)?
No you don’t remove anything unless I say to, you only add
Great! Thank you! I’m looking forward to trying the pumpkin variation in the fall :)
You will love it
Loved this! Made recipe into twelve muffins and they were incredible. Have tried other paleo
Banana bread muffins that were always to
Egg-ey and these were absolutely perfect. Thanks so much for a great recipe!
Had a bunch of super ripe bananas in my freezer and wanted to make some bread but didn’t have any honey and can’t use nut products. Found this recipe and LOVE it! I used the frozen bananas thawed out and we were actually out of baking powder so we substituted two teaspoons more of soda. It turned out amazing and I don’t feel guilty eating it at all! Thank you for the recipe!
Just leaving a note to say that this banana bread is a huge hit. I’ve tried it with sunbutter and almond butter – both were amazing. Two thumbs up to you from Peach!
Awesome, and thanks for the email
Taste – amazing. (I also added 1/4 cup agave syrup) Texture – kinda more like a cheesecake than naner bread. Its kinda fall-aparty if not refrgerated. I cooked it for an hour. It looked like it was done on the outside lol. Maybe with the extra liquid from the agave i just need more coconut flour? Or just to cook it longer? Trying that now… I do live in Germany and my oven is a lil, eh, “special”
Mine never falls apart and I make this recipe weekly
This recipe is amazing. I made them into muffins (24) and baked them for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. They were soft and moist on the inside. The texture and sweetness with such healthy ingredients and no added sugar is incredible. I tried it first without butter to check on the flavors and textures, but now I all I want to do is sit down with my pans of muffins and slather butter on each one of them. I will try to resist all that goodness in one sitting.
We made this for the first time for a dinner party. We wound up baking it for about an hour, but our pan was a little different, making the bread a little thinner and taller. However, all the guys raved about it and several of them went back for seconds. I’d say anything that makes the nay sayers happy is a win! This is going in my collection as one of my favorites.
I had my doubts. Especially with just one review that sounded like it was his mom raving…..but this banana bread is GOOD. I cooked it 45 minutes in a glass pan (he’s a little vague on time 35-55 minutes), and it was perfect. I’m 2 weeks into 21dsd and this hit the spot. You know the one. Thanks CC for a great recipe!
This is THE BEST banana bread I have ever had! I’ve made it twice and it still blows my mind that it can be so amazing. A culinary school instructor of mine once made us his blue ribbon award winning banana bread, and yeah it was pretty good. But this is WAY better! Officially going into my recipe book for life :o)
Thanks for sharing!
I started making this recipe about a month ago, and now it’s become a staple in my kitchen. It’s awesome! And a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans always go in it. I need to be a little more creative – try it as muffins, pancakes, waffles…but I keep making it as a loaf! It truly is delicious! My 3 yr old granddaughter is coming this weekend and my husband is the ‘pancake’ maker then. Hmm, I see banana pancakes (paleo of course) in my future!
This makes awesome pancakes and I have another recipe for pancakes too :)
I am just making this right now. Keeping my fingers crossed that my picky husband will like it. He isn’t paleo :-). But I am most specifically for health issues with several autoimmune diseases. He just hadn’t been able to get used to baked goods that are made with almond flour rather than wheat. So I keep trying & experimenting. Would love to try something with a combination of bananas & zucchini since I have lots of it right now. Any suggestions on amounts?
I don’t know because I have never made a zucchini bread but this recipe is a good base to try
I have a loaf baking in the oven right now. It’s the best, even my 6 year old gobbles it up! The only thing I add is throwing a handful of raisins in the mix and some ground flax seed. This recipe is always a hit! Keep cooking, George!
Best. Banana. Bread. EVER. Thank you for all of your INCREDIBLE recipes. This one in particular is our favorite. And great name, by the way. My husband’s name is George and our 2 y.o. son is George also. :)
That is a lot of awesome in one family ;)
I can not tell you how happy I am too have found this web site. I love the fact that you list all your ingredients amounts in grams, I am British and have been finding cup conversion very tricky to say the least!
This tastes amazing! I made it for my husband and sister and they both loved it, too. I can’t wait to try the pumpkin pecan version. Thank you so much for the recipe!
Simply amazing. this is the best banana bread ever. Wow. My kids and husband just gobbled it up. I had to make a short shopping trip. The baking tray was sitting empty in the kitchen sink when I returned. Thank God, I tasted some before I left. I have got a dozen requests already for a repeat. I am going to make it again. Thank for this amazing recipe, George.
This is delicious, I didn’t have any flour and I bought some rice flour (not paleo but better than wheat) the convenience store didn’t have many options. I’ll try with cocoa powder next.
Made this yesterday as mini-muffins! So delicious. Bonus: The 21 month old calls them his cookies and gobbles them up. I can’t wait to try all the variations. Thanks George!
Woohoo, I love when kids love my food
Can anyone reply on this comment from Youssef?
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Youssef says:
June 30, 2013 at 10:30 am
This is a great recipe! I’m not much into baking, but I made it and it turned out delicious.
I’m curious, however, how did you arrive at the nutrition information? Since it says it serves 8, I’m assuming that the nutrition info is per serving. I used the same exact measurements of the same ingredients, and my yield was 830g of banana bread. I calculated the nutrition per 1 out of 8 servings, and got:
Calories: 323
Fat: 22g
Carbohydrates: 27g (of which 11g is sugar)
Protein: 8g
Sodium: 297mg
Hi,
I have a stone bread pan, do you know if baking temp or time changes any?
Thanks!
KN
I honestly have no idea
Ah so good! I made this without almond butter because I didn’t have any, and it was still great. Yours is probably my favorite paleo blog! Well yours and Juli’s :)
I have tried so many recipes with coconut flour & almond flour & I have to say this is the first one that has been 100% successful. It was absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for posting ths recipe. It will become a favourite. Yummy, yummy.
WOohoo
Love this banana bread!!! Thank you so much:)
Your so welcome
This is the BEST banana bread I’ve EVER made! I’m rather new to paleo , and I’m discovering whole new way to eat and an abundance of delicious foods. I’ve always eaten very healthy , but I am able to eat things I used to restrict . Whole new mind set. My transplant team ( i had a heart transplant :) is very progressive and they encourage a low carb diet , and are quite interested in Paleo , but MANY doctors still struggle with the old dogma of fats BAD !!!! and are still telling people to eat the current food pyramid , lots of grains , CARBS and little red meat and certainly not bacon!!
And … Look at the rampant obesity in our country !!! Kids even! It DIET! processed paked foods, white flour , refined sugar , GARBAGE in packages are killing people.
That was not so 50 years ago …
Anyway, after some initial changes in my blood pressure( really LOW) I’ve adjusted and still have cut my med by 3/4 of prior dose! I’m light in weight , and no insulin resistance , but I want to take the best care of my body , a step more than just my organic eating . I can’t wait to try more recipes !
It’s nearly 4 am , and I just had a small portion of the bread fresh from the oven with grass fed butter …YUM !!!! the house smells good and now I can sleep .
I’ll have some in the am with my protien shake , and head to the gym.
THANK YOU!!!
i made this last week and went down treat so much so people have asked me to make them some just have a loaf in the oven but i ran out of almond butter… i tried making some but thats taking for ever so i change the nut butter to coconut oil i hope it works??
It will work
I just made this last night for the first time as a bedtime snack for my minions. It made a perfect dozen for my muffin pan! half the pan was gone before bed and the rest was gone by the time i got up this morning….minions ate the rest for breakfast AND THEY DIDN’T EVEN SAVE ME ONE! :-( LOL
Woohoo that they loved it, sorry you didn’t get any
I made your recipe for my daughter’s girl scout troop & it was a huge hit! The parents in the group were surprised it was paleo. My daughter and 2 yr old son loved it! I did use sunflower seed butter and it only turned slightly green (not even noticeable to anyone but me).
That is awesome news :)
This bread was amazing. I used it for French toast and it was so yummy!
Awesome
Just made this this afternoon – lovely, nicest banana bread I’ve made. Can’t find inexpensive almond flour in UK so used ground almonds instead – turned out fine. Don’t know whether texture is much different to what you’d get with almond flour. Used coconut oil instead of butter. My 5 bananas didn’t add up to as much as 575g but didn’t seem to be a problem. Thanks very much for this recipe – I’ll definitely be making it again!
Awesome, hope you love it every time
Made this last night! Came out really good. And the best part was this is the first time my daughter helped me cook something!!
That is so awesome to hear, glad you both enjoyed
I made this last night and the flavor was soooo good. However, it was so moist it was wetlike. Could this mean I didn’t cook it long enough? I didn’t have a glass 9×5 so I went to the store and they only had an 8×4.5 (I think). Also it was a disposable tin foil pan.
Yes it just needs to be cooked a little longer
I made this bread last night and I really like it! The only thing was that when I took it out of the oven and it was round on top and then as it cooled down it sunk in the middle. Do you think I should have baked it a little longer?
No that happens
Can’t wait to try this! I think my 5 year old will love it
Finally have all the ingredients (organic) with eggs and butter from a local farm.very excited to try it out! Can you tell me with the nutrition information you gave is per serving? If so how many servings are in a loaf? Can’t wait to get it mixed up and in the oven!
Thanks
Phil
That was per serving for 8 slices I believe
The best paleo bread I’ve had to date. Most recipes I’ve tried are either mushy or have a gritty texture from almond flour, but this was nice and fluffy. I added about 1/4 c. date paste for some extra sweetness along with a few tablespoons of ground flax and chia seed (just because I add them to almost every baked good to increase nutritional value). I had to cut off a few slices and put them in the freezer immediately so I wouldn’t eat the whole loaf in one sitting!
That sounds awesome
I made the bread and thought it was great. My 13 year old really liked it but wanted it sweeter. I’m slowly incorporating paleo foods into her diet but she’s a tough one to please. How would you suggest sweetening it a bit more and what measurement. Thanks! Love the site keep it up!
I would just add 2 tablespoons of honey to start. That will make a huge difference
I’m baking this in the oven right now! I hope it’s delicious! I added dark chocolate chips and walnuts. I also split the flour half coconut and half almond. :)
Hope you like it
Turned out amazing!! You’re right, what a great recipe.
I made this bread today and ate half of it already !!! I’m also new on the paleo journey and should be eating this stuff in moderation…. But it was so good! George I enjoy your site and Julie from paleomg!
Awesome, thank you Donna
OH MY GOSH – I just found your site today (featured on the 21DSD), and had to make this. It is AWESOME!!! I can’t wait to try more recipes – especially if they are as easy as this was!
Woohoo. Welcome Fiona
Thanks for this – I will give it a try on the weekend and let you know how it turned out.
Thanks so much for sharing !
Have the best day !
Me
The whole reason I started following your blog in my Paleo newbie-ness, was becuase of this particular recipe that I wanted to try. That was 6 months ago. Although I have made quite a few of your other awesome recipes, I can’t believe it took me this long to make this AMAZING bread! I can almost be mad at myself for waiting so long. Can’t wait to try the other variations!
If I don’t eat all of this bread within a few days (or hours) what is your suggestion for storage?
Thanks George! You rock!
Aww thanks. I store it airtight in the fridge or freeze it
This is a great recipe! I’m not much into baking, but I made it and it turned out delicious.
I’m curious, however, how did you arrive at the nutrition information? Since it says it serves 8, I’m assuming that the nutrition info is per serving. I used the same exact measurements of the same ingredients, and my yield was 830g of banana bread. I calculated the nutrition per 1 out of 8 servings, and got:
Calories: 323
Fat: 22g
Carbohydrates: 27g (of which 11g is sugar)
Protein: 8g
Sodium: 297mg
Hi,
I also calculated it myself and got the same results. Looks like a lot of Carbohydrates…
This recipe is great! Thank you for sharing it. I was searching for a paleo recipe to make with my old bananas and this recipe was perfect as I had all the ingredients. My dog was dying to have a bite and since the ingredients are all safe, I shared a muffin with him. He loved them too!
Awesome
I made these this morning and ate 4 of them today. I don’t do a lot of Paleo baking and this is why. They were incredibly delicious but clearly something I’m going to have to reserve for VERY special occasions. (Like days ending in Y?)
Haha that is awesome
I’ve made this recipe 3 times and it is consistenly awesome – love that you give measurements in grams, that’s super helpful for people with an addiction to their kitchen scale. Then I stumbled across another post of yours and saw that you’ve made pancakes with the batter & my head exploded. I’ll be doing that TONIGHT!!
I volunteered to bring dessert to our next family dinner and will be trying out your lemon pound cake recipe – can’t wait!!
You will love that cake :)
I made this banana bread on Friday and hands down one of the best paleo breads I have made to date- thank you! This recipe is AMAZING! The sweetness (with just four bananas) was perfect. Yum!! ps I also love your dijon jalapeno chicken (also excellent).
Awesome thank you :)
Made this twice and turned out soooo good!
Thanks!
George,
thank you so much for your website and sharing your recipes with us! I came accros your site when I started my Paleo journey 8 wks ago and It’s by far my favorite. (even above many other “well Known” paleo bloggers) I am a chef, and I’ve had to re-train myself when it comes to baking. So as a chef I really appreciate that you type your recipes in grams lol.. sounds silly but this is the best way to keep bake products consitent. Also I love your writing style and how you keep intouch with your followers (not hitting on you lol) but I always read your emails and check out your new reciepes. your blog i the first one I recomment to those asking me about Paleo.
Ok, all “worship” a side.. I love this banana bread. I have made a few variations and they have all turned out perfect. My best friend is so hook on it, a week won’t go by without her making it! and I make it every chance I get, it is our go to bread. I am working in a coconut cake now from a recipe I found in a none paleo diet site, and changing the recipe to Paleo has it challenges but I am having fun in my new test kitchen!
BTW how do you keep up?! over 1k comments just on your bread !!! I wish you the best and congrats. Please don’t loose the personal touch that keep us coming! Once again Thanks.
Anna, thank you so much for the email. I don’t plan on losing touch with anyone and I am trying to keep everything coming, as well as the grams. I do sometimes forget to weigh stuff but I am getting better at it :) Thank you for commenting :)
Got your new App the same day it came out and love it as much as your site ! Congrats, I wish you lots of success, all the effort you put to provide delicious recipes its appreciated.
I wanted to come in and encourage those that want to make this bread and run out of almond butter not to fret, I had an emergency one day, I made it without the almond butter and I still had a great bread. But I do weight my ingredients and that helps with the consistency for this great recipe.
Can you make this without the eggs? Is there something I can substitute in instead of them?
Yes you can use applesauce
This sounds delicious! Do you think you could use ripe bananas? I see you mention yellow twice, but I picked up a really ripe bunch and was hoping to make banana bread with them.
Yes you can, I am just emphasizing that you don’t NEED ripe :)
Made Paleo Banana Bread muffins tonight and they are FANTASTIC. Topped them with grass-fed butter, raw honey, and even more almond butter. I even fed them to someone who is not paleo (not even close) and they loved them. Next time, I’m going to try the different variations. Thanks for this awesome recipe!!!
Woohoo, thank you for coming to leave me a comment too :)
I just came to this recipe for the 4th or 5th time to make it. After trying a number of other banana bread recipes (almost all using almod meal, which leaves an overly nutty and unsatisfying texture). This one is the best for our whole family, even our more selective 4 year old. Even the non-paleo peeps that we reluctantly share it with. Anyway, thanks again. I’m off to bake another loaf to treat the amazing father of our household.
Awesome, thank you
These are delicious. Even my picky 13 year old niece loved them. I would definitely stick with almond butter for this recipe. Tried once with sunflower butter and they were horrible.
I found this recipe last week – made it, loved it, and naturally wanted to make it again today! I am moving in two weeks, so I have been letting my paleo pantry get pretty empty.. today it caused me to sub walnut oil for the butter and almond extract instead of vanilla extract… almost as good as your original recipe. Thanks!
That sounds interesting and delicious
I made this 2 or 3 weeks ago, and it was Amazing. I’ve been craving it ever since, and I’ve got the ingredients to make it again, but I’m only trying to decide if I should add chocolate chips to it (which could set off my sweet tooth!) or not… Decisions decisions….
Thank you so much for this great recipe!
Either situation sounds like a win win to me Carol
Made this yesterday with a few (okay, many) Enjoy Life chocolate chips added in. Delicious. I slice it up and top it with Greek Yogurt. If you eat dairy, I recommend it highly.
Have you tried making pancakes out of the batter? Bet they’d be awesome with some grass-fed butter.
Yep I make pancakes and waffles with it :)
Easiest paleo bread I have made. Will definitely try the chocolate version and pumpkin with walnuts as well. Muffins are in the future as well.
Awesome Richard, thanks for coming to leave a comment as well :)
Can you imagine if you added crumbled BACON to the batter?
I have done that before, it is amazing :)
I bake this at least 2-3 times per month & usually add 1/3 cup So Delicious chocolate chips and it always turns out fantastic!
Thank you!
Oh that is my favorite way to eat it :)
the recipe is amazing! i love banana bread and your recipe has made me enjoy it again since being on paleo! thank you for sharing… I’m in love. Ps my whole family enjoyed it!
Woohoo that is awesome, keep making it :)
I have mine in the oven right now as I am typing we used sunflower butter as I ran out of almond butter and used pastured soy free duck eggs. Can’t wait! Thanks!
Oh that sounds awesome, it might turn green too :) That’s ok though, just the sunbutter reacting with the baking soda
I was very much looking forward to trying this recipe but it was flawed from the start. My batter was so thick I could tip the bowl over my head and it not come out… but I persisted and then cooked it for the full hour, took it out of the tin and it fell apart; it was still raw in the middle.
=( might try again but this experience has turned me off…
Wow that is unheard of with this recipe, did you use coconut flour? How big were your bananas, eggs, etc?
My girlfriend and I are hopelessly addicted to this bread…
We make it with some whey protein and brazil nuts and then eat it up with coconut
whipped cream and fresh strawberries. It’s maybe TOO good.
Haha no such thing as TOO good, just right :)
Thank you so much for this phenomenal recipe! I have done almost no baking since going Paleo three months ago, and I have missed it dearly! The one recipe I tried was an absolute fail and I haven’t given it a go since. This recipe was so amazing and I found it incredibly cathartic to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon baking for my family, knowing that the result will not be taking anything away from their health. It was just such a bonus that this bread is also delectable! I can hardly wait for another rainy day to do it all again! Thanks so much;)
In that case, I hope it rains a lot :)
You have Changed.My.Life with this banana bread!! I’m slightly addicted. Off to make some more now…..
Can’t wait to try this given all the positive reviews! It’s been a challenge to find Paleo baked good that are nut free!
Oh Marisa this one can be completely nut free :)
Hi I made this with almond meal last week. It was quite tasty but too wet even after baking for quite a while. Do you think I should increase the almond meal and if so how much? Or do you have other advice? This was my first go at paleo baking and I don’t like the taste of coconut and can’t digest dessicated coconut, so am not sure I’d do well with coconut flour.
I would use 3 eggs instead of 4
I also use only almond flour in place of the coconut flour (as I prefer the taste and texture). And instead of 1/2 a cup of coconut flour, I use about 2/3-3/4 of a cup of almond flour depending on the size and ripeness of the bananas.
A tip: Once you’ve mixed everything together, allow the almond flour/banana mixture to sit for 15 minutes or so. THEN add the baking powder and baking soda, stir it up and pop it into the oven.
Cooking time is the same.
Thank you for the awesome tips Tamera
Yummy! Made as muffins with mini chocolate chips to make my very non-paleo hubby! 2 Questions – the recipe says coconut flour but can sub nut flours. If this is done, are other changes needed? I know coconut flour needs more moisture than other nut flours. Same question if 1/2 c cocoa powder is added? Thank you :)
This is the only recipe that you can do 1 for 1. So yes this one you can sub 1 for 1 and nothing needed to add for cocoa powder
Thank you :)
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS RECIPE (among other recipes on your AMAZING blog)!!! Thank you so much for sharing it! I make this often but I have yet to try any other of your suggested combinations, so I will do that soon :) I also make my “nana bread” (as my 4-yr-old likes to call it) with pastured duck eggs, so they’re extra nutrient dense. Thank you George!
That sounds delicious
This recipe is SO good!! I try to make this every couple of weeks, it is one of my go to recipes. My husband, who is not a Paleo eater, also loves this banana bread. Thank you for providing such a YUMMY recipe!! DELISH!
You are so welcome, I am so glad you all love it
This bread will literally melt in your mouth! This was my first Paleo banana bread recipe. We love banana bread, but I just haven’t had the time to make it since transitioning to Paleo. For those that use a metal bread pan beware; like most Paleo baked goods, it will stick to the pan. I should have followed my instinct and lined the bread pan with parchment paper. The whole bottom of the loaf stuck. I did scrape it out and eat it because I didn’t want to waste any (so good). This is perfect for kids because there is no added sugar and it doesn’t use all almond flour in the recipe. My 13 month old cave girl was eating it by the handfuls! Slathered in grass fed butter, this is delish! I look forward to trying the chocolate/blueberry version next. I also think I’ll add some nutmeg next time too :)
Woohoo Anna, I will add a note for the parchment paper
I’m baking this as we speak. It smells so good. Only thing I forgot to add was the sea salt. I did add a dash of nutmeg. I hope not adding the salt doesn’t’ negatively impact how it turns out.
Nope it will be great
Setting out to make my banana bread batch I spotted a passion fruit in the fruit bowl and was struck with a stroke of genius, banana and passion fruit is a killer combo!
I made the banana bread as per the directions above but before putting it into the oven added passion fruit pulp and swirled through the bread….. Love original recipe, original recipe plus passion sensational twist.
Thanks for the inspiration George…. Oh and I am getting my mum and dad on the paleo bandwagon andyyours will be the blog that I share with them as their on stop paleo inspiration shop :-)
That sounds amazing, I want to try it
Wow! Make this. It’s perfect. Froze it in two slices a bag. Perfect for a delicious treat.
I was just wondering if the nutritional information you provided is for the entire loaf/batch of muffins or if it is based on a serving size?
It is for the whole loaf
I just input the recipe into MyFitnessPal and I think the values are closer to being for one slice? I wish it was for an entire loaf!! I’d eat one a day!
This recipie is amazing. Perfect as is without any need for sweetners!
Yes it is :)
Hi, I really would like to make the pumpkin variant of this bread. Do you think it would still taste like banana at all? Banana bread is not my favorite, but I love pumpkin bread. Thanks!
It will have a slight hint but you can sub out more banana for pumpkin if you like
OMG…This recipe is amazing!!! I make paleo banana bread every week and this is honestly the nicest one I’ve ever made!! I added some walnuts to mine, just because i like them. Gunna try the choco blueberry one next week I can’t wait!
Thank you soo much!
Awesome, I love this recipe too :)
I made this into muffins (will have at least 24 muffins out of it) and the first batch is in the oven right now. I’m super excited because even the batter is delicious!
Woohoo, you’ll love them
This was delicious!! I spent a while looking for the perfect banana bread recipe yesterday, as the last loaf I made turned out awful. I was skeptical of making it again because my last one was super dry, but this one was DELICIOUS! I thought it might be a bit dry as well, as the pictures don’t have that moist texture look to them, but it was amazing – super soft and full of flavour and texture. :)
Ohhh, I JUST saw the variations too! I will have to make the pumpkin one next time.
I’ve been looking at your website for a while as well, and I have to say I am really impressed with how much you interact with your audience. Your blog is so popular you could easily shrug it all off in an excuse of there being too much, but even if you leave a short and sweet comment it really shows you’re invested in the people who follow you!
Thank you so much Savannah. I am so glad you loved the recipe and second that you realize that. It is very important to me to stay true to why I started this site and that is to help others.
Awesome!!!! Great recipe. I made these into muffins and they turned out fabulous. Will be a great start to our paleo-lifestyle.
Thanks for the site and the great recipe ideas.
This banana bread beats my old recipe that was full of sugars and flour! I am in love. This is why Paleo recipes rock. I made the cranberry orange variation and added some unsweetened shredded coconut. Amazing! Planning to make some french toast with this on Saturday morning. Cannot wait! Thanks for sharing this!
For some reason I decided to change it a bit to turn it into more of a dessert. Funny for a girl who doesn’t bake. WHA! It turned into a banana type bread pudding. Delish! I added an extra super ripe banana, 1 cup of sugar, another 1/2 cup of almond flour and only coconut oil. Great super quick dessert…something as a gluten free girl I never have in the house.
I made the Chocolate Blueberry version of this FABULOUS banana bread. Holy Cow! It is sooo yummy and satisfying. I made it and brought it to work. Usually I can’t eat the homemade goodies my co-workers bring in because I have to be gluten/soy/rice/potato free. I did use the grass-fed butter (normally I don’t use dairy) and had no issues with it. Needless to say…I am going to have to make another one as there was nothing left by the end of the day. I used Fair Trade cocoa powder and fresh organic blueberries. Can’t wait to try the lemon pound cake recipe!
I tried this recipe yesterday and I can’t believe how good it was!!!
I’ll try the blueberry and chocolate version this weekend!
Can’t wait!!
That’s awesome, hope you love it just as much
Just made this tonight, I made my very first batch of homemade almond butter to use. And made it into muffins. I halved the butter with coconut oil. It made 16 muffins and at 100 calories each I am a happy gal! They are fantastic with a quick swirl of honey. Yum!! Thanks for making my first paleo baking experience a good one!
Woohoo, that is awesome news. Keep up the great work
I’m on day 14 of the 21 DSD and these are heaven sent! I was actually making them to use as breakfast for the next week but they could easily be a sweet fix. :) Thank you so much for sharing!
Two questions:
1. I’m assuming I should refrigerate them – any idea how long they’ll last? I was able to make 16 muffins and don’t want a single one to go to waste!
2. How should I reheat them? Just a few seconds in the microwave?
I figured you’d had some experience with these things. Thanks for the help!
I refrigerate them for like 3-4 days and if it is going to be longer I freeze them. And yes I use the microwave
Delish! I used quinoa flour, and ginger instead of cinnamon (cause I ran out). Made mini and regular muffins. A definite keeper.
Is it okay to use ripe bananas in this? I let mine get a little over-ripe (which is normally okay) and the bread turned out WAY too moist (which I thought was amazing for banana bread, as that usually isn’t the problem). I am usually an excellent baker, but paleo seems to be a new challenge for me. Any suggestions? Ha ha…new stove maybe? The flavor was great though; especially with some raw honey on it! ^_^
Yes you can
Add a little more coconut flour like 1-2 tbsp
Thanks! I will try that! Banana bread is my fave (besides zucchini)!! Here goes round two!
Oh sweet jesus, this is good. Next time I think I’ll try adding walnuts and maple syrup. Thanks for sharing!
You are so welcome
Wow. This is the BEST paleo banana bread yet. So easy, yet so yummy. Next time I will add choc chips! Thank you!!
You are so welcome Erin
I LOVE your banana bread! (And lots of your other recipes.) I make it with sunbutter, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips in muffin form. It’s my go-to breakfast/snack bread. Thank you!
Your so welcome Lauren
Has anyone tried this with the gluten free flour blend instead of coconut flour? I don’t want to buy coconut flour if I don’t need to, but i want the recipe to be delicious!
Awesome! It never lasts long in my household.
That is great news
You can actually leave it out all together if you would like
Haven’t done it yet but it sounds and looks great. I’m saving this for when sugar detox symtpms really start to hit me – so far so good…
If you beat the egg whites separately and add to the mixture completely at the end, this bread should become fluffy light.. That is the only change I will make in this recipe..
Thanks for posting this!
Esther, that sounds like a great idea
Great recipe! I’m day 8 into my first 21 DSD and this really helped with my desire for baked goodies! My baking time was less than 35 min in a glass pan… I think it was more like 22-25 min? It came out great and even my sugar-craving, glutenous 17 yo son asked for more! (He usually prefaces any taste testing with a grimacing, “Is this gluten free?”) Thanks so much. I love your blog and have made many of your recipes! So grateful for resources like yours on this Paleo journey I’ve undertaken.
This is delicious! Ever since I have discovered this we have been making some every other day! Thank u so much for coming up with this and posting it
You are so welcome :)
This is an amazing recipe, the crumb is soft and moist. We made muffins, with homemade almond butter, how is easy is that, so having the recipe inform us about the weights of ingredients was incredibly helpful. I added some 85% choc chips….wow – kids loved hem, as did all their friends. Thank you – can’t wait to make some pancakes with this recipe now.
Hope you love them
Best paleo bannana bread recipe that I’ve tried. I made mine into muffins and they were great!
Awesome thank you Nicole
Absolutely outstanding recipe. Smooth texture, moist, and DELICIOUS. I wouldn’t change a thing. Didn’t even need butter or anything on it and I usually do. I think this is BETTER than regular banana bread. George, you need to get Pin It buttons on your images so people with tablets can easily pin your recipes!
Tina, I had them, and guess what? They stopped working and the plugin developers provided no support whatsoever
Oh, bummer. Well, I will make an extra effort to pin them from the laptop or to pin from your boards. Question about the variations for the recipe: Do I leave out the bananas if doing any of them but specifically the pumpkin-pecan variation? I’d like to make this for a friend who doesn’t like bananas.
No you put the bananas in
Fortunately, you have plenty of other recipes I’m sure my banana-hating friend will love. Hello, Lemon Pound Cake! Thanks, George, for all you do.
Your so welcome
So just made this useing p eanut butter and almond meal it was eggy but tasted good
Why peanut butter?
I just read this recipe and my first thought was Peanut Butter too. Why? Because PB and Bananas are one of the worlds most perfect food combos. You could even make this a full “Elvis” and add bacon bits to the batter. Hmmm ideas, delicious bacony ideas.
Do you think peanut butter would taste good, and if i want to add sweetner how much
Use honey, not sweeteners! Honey’s one of the healthiest forms of sugar. I think your bananas should be so ripe that you don’t need any sweetening added. Mine were a little less than perfectly ripe when I made them, so I added about a tablespoon of honey. It depends on your sweet tooth though, some recipes I’ve seen call for 1/4 cup or more!
I just made this and it was beautiful, just lovely with grassfed butter . This will become a stable, thank you :)
Your so welcome :)
First of all, I just want to say that this banana bread is THE SHIT. Like best, simplest, happiest piece of bliss I’ve ever had. So easy and completely paleo. I’m in love with you.
I did half almond flour and half whey and couldn’t taste the whey at all! I’m not sure if it’s because I added the whey (it’s so little of the entire recipel, I doubt it), but I made the recipe into muffins and I think the recommended bake time may be a bit too long. I would actually say 20-25 minutes. I baked half a tin (6) for 20 mins after the first 12 for 30 mins. The first round was a bit dry/overcooked, but the second we moist and perfect! Just wanted to let you know :).
Thank you thank you thank you for all of the amazing recipes!! :)
Awww thank you Danielle, I feel loved :)
I love this recipie as a GF one, but sadly baking powder has corn starch in it which isn’t Paleo :(
Actually Amber, I make my own baking powder which doesn’t have any cornstarch in it
do you have the recipe for baking powder online?
Damian, it is linked in the ingredients. Click on where it says homemade
love this recipe– it will be a staple, thank you! I added raisins and chopped walnuts, and a scant 1/8 cup of coconut sugar.
Yummy, so glad you love it
great recipe. really lets the banana perform a starring role instead of a supporting one. The natural sweetness of the banana shines through – bonus that this is sugar free and therefore great for anyone on a restricted sugar diet. I added shredded coconut, pumpkin and sunflower seeds as a topping. Will try walnuts next time.
We added choc chips, used coconut flour and we have very lovely muffins – great texture, great flavour and happy kids. Thanks!!
Woohoo
Alright,
I have a confession – I have been scoping this recipe out for over a month, wanting to make it but not having the time with work, school applications, meetings with different committees and blah, blah, blah (you get the picture – I was busy, not military busy, but busy enough to not want to bake) anyways.. In the process of all of that junk, I got my food allergies tested…
Tomorrow, I have time to make this..
Today – I found out I am allergic to… (once it’s typed it’s official…)
EGGS!!!
What in the world?! That totally blows! But, I was wondering if anyone else on this forum is also allergic to eggs or has tried this recipe egg-free. I LOVE banana bread.. I absolutely love it. If anyone has a thought or idea or whatever – please – send your experimental awesome’s my way! :)
Thank you!
made this for 2nd time. But forgot not to use my glazed, pottery bread pan. I need to change to a regular glass one or make cupcakes. Just do not turn oven on for much, but try to use by toaster oven. After 1 hr, the center was still liquid and had to cook another 40 min. guess I will turn oven on! Came out deliciious anyway
George! Just found your site a few weeks ago & the first thing I knew I had to make was this banana bread. Somewhere in the comments for your perfect paleo pancake you mentioned using this batter for pancakes. Genius. So I made banana bread pancakes & paired it with Easy Delicious Breakfast Hash from PaleOMG. OMG. So good. Oh yeah, & had it for dinner. What a rebel. I used sunbutter & the pancakes were dark but not really green. The hubby didn’t even notice. :) Thanks for the amazing recipe. It will be consumed in my house again!
Awesome Shelley, thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment
Just finished my much anticipated first piece. It’s wonderful!! Thank you so much for the excellent recipe. I was unfamiliar with the paleo diet, but have been eating gluten free (and know that I know, pretty close to paleo) for a while now. I have found woefully few gluten free “bread” type recipes that I liked. So thank you again for this!
I love the absence of sweeteners as well. I typically have to heavily reduce the sweeteners in recipes, as my family and I are just not into that level of sweet.
I’m going to try this recipe soon, but do you think I could substitute the baking power/soda with lemon juice or apple cider vinegar?
You could try, but I do not know as I have not done it
It is normal and thank you so much
Holy Caveman, this is delicious! I added a scoop of raw walnuts for a bit of crunch. The sweet smell of banana bread filled the kitchen, and I was so happily surprised with how yummy this turned out. Not the least bit “gritty” like some recipes with almond or coconut flour can be. I baked in a metal pan and it took nearly an hour, but well worth the wait. I wasn’t brave enough to try it with yellow bananas… I let them get go until they had brown spots. Thanks for the great recipe! :)
Your so welcome Tina, get brave because it is just as good
My 2 yo son and I can’t get enough of this bread! I’ve made it with almond and coconut flour, both delish. I have refrained from adding extras in fear of eating the whole thing in one day…
Haha Elaina, good call
Wholly batman this is amazing !!! Love that this actually has 4 bananas in it !! Love love love !!
Woohoo
Delicious. I’m not into overly sweet things so this really hits the spot.
I’m a student and in my flat it’s gone in a matter of minutes!
Woohoo that is awesome news. Thanks for taking the time to let me know
Woohoo, that is awesome
I absolutely love your site. Great recipes. I am going to try my hand at this banana bread this evening.
Awesome thanks Mark
2nd time I’ve made this -amazing! This time I had a little left over batter (made mini muffins) – so I tried the “muffin in a mug” trick and put the extra batter in a coffee cup, microwaved for one minute and it came out a perfect little single serving of banana bread! May have to keep batter on hand at all times..thanks George!
Haha that is awesome Carol, so glad you enjoyed
Just made this but doubled the amounts because I have tons of ripe bananas. I smells delicious and I cant wait to have the first slice of it! My Bluetongue Grumpy (he loves bananas) sticks his head out of his log and up in the air because of the yummy smell….
Haha well how did you like it
Uh-maz-ing! Definitely best Paleo bread recipe I’ve come across. My 3-year-old devoured it, and my husband was so excited it wasn’t “mushy” on the inside like many grain-free goodies are. I’ll be making it again and again and can’t wait to experiment with different options! Makes me hopeful for zucchini bread too, now that the plants are in the ground!!! Thanks!
Your so welcome Martac
I have tried a lot of Paleo recipes for baked goods and had previously sworn off coconut flour after numerous flops. But I decided to try it again and made this banana bread today…WOW. The texture, the taste, it’s really delicious. All three of my boys liked it as well. I really can’t wait to experiment with different flavors, and next time I’m adding nuts! Banana bread needs nuts.
One question though….can it be made without almond butter/sunbutter? It’s delicious the way it is, just trying to cut down on cost :)
Yes it can be Stephanie, you could use coconut butter or leave it out all together
It’s in the oven now. This will be my first paleo-style bread baking endeavor. Excited!
How was it Roma?
It is so good! Half the loaf is already gone. My toddler loves it and my friend (who wants to go paleo/primal but can’t stand the thought of losing bread) loves it too. I added about 1/4 cup of flax meal, a hand full of Valrhona 85% (Guanaja) feves (broken up), and some walnuts. I really appreciate that the sweetness comes from the bananas and that no sweetner is added. The resulting sweetness is just my speed. But you’re right, butter and honey are a nice touch indeed.
Wonderful recipe. So glad to have found your blog!
Awesome, welcome Roma and I hope you love many more recipes.
This is an absolutely fantastic recipe! I came across it in a search for Paleo banana bread after a request from a friend to make a fabulous banana bread that had absolutely no added sweeteners in it. I made it, fully intending to give her half…but somehow between me and my family, her half disappeared along with ours. I am baking another loaf today and I’ll advise her that she’d better be quick about picking it up : )
Thanks so much for a wonderful recipe that I know I’m going to be making many, many times.
Hahaha that is so awesome. Thank you
I have been Paleo since Feb 1st. I started on the autoimmune protocol and have slowly been adding things in. Today was my first Paleo baking experience (added in eggs) and it is delish!
I used sunflower butter and almond flour. My leftover batter turned green and the top of the bread is green. Is that from the sunflower butter? It doesn’t really matter as it tastes so good but it might be an issue if I am trying to get others to eat it!
Thanks for a great recipe!
Yes that is from the sunbutter and baking soda
This is banging! This is the first truly paleo baking i have done and man, what an amazing result. Thanks!!
You are so welcome
Ps George, I should mention that it was delicious despite my slight struggle with high altitude baking! :)
Thank you Alanna
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My family is in love with this recipe!! My 1 year old son eats it and repeats “mmm mmm bite bite”. Hehe I have shared this with many moms who are trying hard to eat better and have their kids eat better and it’s been a huge hit. I added some ape pie spice the second time around and it was super yummy! I really appreciate you sharing, thank you! Ps it wouldn’t let me give more than 2 stars but this is a 5 star recipe!)
Courtney I don’t know why is it doing that but thank you
This is such an amazing and delicious recipe!! My 1 year old son, 9 year old daughter and my fiancé just loved it!! I added a lite apple pie spice to it (currently baking) and if the batter is any indication it will be delish!! Thank you so much for this recipe, I’ve already shared the recipe with many mommy friends who are trying hard to eat better. Things like this help! :)
thanks for the recipe! i added carob powder and blueberries to mine although i don’t think it needed the blueberries. turned out pretty yummy but mine was a bit crumbley– any tips on how to make it stick together better? (i almost never bake, haha.)
Jessica, I have never had mine crumble. That leads me to believe there was a little moisture missing or it was cooked a little too long
Followed the recipe exactly and the muffins are terrific! I meant to take one bite, but found myself eating it all. The family really enjoyed it and I didn’t mind the kids taking more than one since there are no added sweetners and I don’t have to worry about them (or the adults) getting a sugar high from these tasty treats. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
PS: Why am I unable to rate it higher than 3 stars? This is definitely a 5 star and a keeper recipe.
Em thanks for the awesome comment. I am so sorry the rating isn’t working but I will look into it. I know you wanted to give me 5 stars in my heart :)
This was AMAZING. Kudos, my friend, kudos.
Awesome thank you Ian
Finally! This banana bread is fantastic…not super eggy or grainy and tastes like bananas, how about that?!!! 8 days into the 21 DSD and I think it’s the answer to my sugar/carb blues. Nice work :)
Woohoo Kristi :)
So very yummy. My family never even commented about the fact there is no sugar added. We all enjoyed it very much. Will make this again and again.
Awesome Katherine, so glad you all loved it
Made these last night for my gluten free hubby. OMG!!! sooooo delish! Enjoying another with my morning coffee. these are definitely the best banana muffins. I’m not 100% paleo but these will be my new go-to for muffins.
Making a second batch today to freeze. Can’t wait to try your other recipes!
That is awesome news Debi, thank you so much
I love this recipe!!!!!!! Is it bad that I eat this for breakfast daily and go through 2 loaves a week? Im trying to lose weight and normally don’t eat much for breakfast but I’m seriously addicted to this banana bread!
That sounds ok to me ;)
Just made these and they were delicious!! The kids ate it with a little manuka honey on top and we ate them plain. So moist and yummy! I added walnuts and some 85% dark chocolate. They were sweet even without any added sugars!!! This recipe is a keeper. Great breakfast on the go!
Off the hook awesome. I only had 1/4 c coconut oil and 1/4 c ghee. Still turned out delicious. Thank you for your mistake :)
Super delicious!!!! Thanks for all you do and helping make my transition to Paleo a little easier!
I’ve just made it and it came out too moist, but the outside of it was dark and rather firm, so I took the bread of the oven after 55 minutes. I’ve used Artisana coconut butter instead of almond butter (I’ve ran out of it). It happens all the time when I cook with coconut flour – the baking goods are slightly or even too moist, the texture is a little loose. What could I make wrong? Does anybody have any clue? Thank you for your suggestions, I’d love to learn how to cook gluten-free paleo goodies.
Hey Valerie. The same thing happened to me. If anybody has any ideas, feel free to help.
I sometimes have this problem as well and mine was a little on the moist side too. I thought my batter was a bit too runny so I added a bit more coconut flour. It was quite moist after an hour, so I put it back in for another 10 minutes and that helped a bit.
I think it has something to do with where I live, personally. I’m in Calgary, Canada and baking is always a little bit different because of the altitude. I’m used to adjusting with normal baked good, but I haven’t done so too much with gluten-free/paleo baking. It’s mostly trial and error, unfortunately!
I may try raising the temperature by 25 degrees Fahrenheit when I make this next time and see if that helps. It’s funny because with normal baking, the problem is usually that it’s too dry.
If you’re at altitude, try googling some gluten free baking at altitude tips. :)
I just made this using half almond butter and half cashew butter and I added chocolate chips…it was phenomenal! Thank you for this awesome recipe!
You are so welcome
I’ve done this twice so far – once with the pumpkin variation – it was amazing and can’t wait to make it again!!
Awesome Joyce
I absolutely love this recipe!!! I just tried one of your variations…the chocolate blueberry. Unfortunately, I didn’t have any blueberries so I used frozen cherries and it was just as amazing. Thank you for your great recipes!
You are so welcome Becca
I made this last weekend and it is awesome! I really the texture better than any banana bread I had before going Paleo. (Although it has been a while- I still remember..) This will be a go to for me when I have to bring something to share to a pot luck.
Thanks for all you do.
Your so welcome Reid
Hey George,
This is delish! My husband normally doesn’t eat my Paleo cooking and I made him try this because he loves banana bread. I work later then he does most evenings and when I came home the next day the entire loaf was gone and he was requesting more. Thanks for the great recipes because of your Banana bread and cookbook I am slowly converting him to Paleo :)
Woohoo thank you Megan
Making this today!
Hope you love it
I have this in the oven right now. I licked a beater and then the batter tasted yum!
I can not wait for it to be ready :-)
Haha awesome, hope the bread is as good
I made a different paleo banana bread the other day (sadly it only used one banana, seeing as it wasn’t the main ingredient I thought the title was a misnomer) anyway it wasn’t great, a bit stodgy and dense. So with my four bananas left in my fruit bowl a little over ripe for eating now I decided to seek out a new recipe and give it another go. This is the one I found an oh my it is delicious, thank you delicious mistake!
You are so welcome Venetia :)
Just made these with my son. Only had two bananas, so halved the batch. Use almond butter and added some chopped up Good Life chocolate chunks. This bread is dangerously good.
And dangerously good for you :)
I made these today and they are incredible! I always hesitate to make grain free baked goods because the ingredients are expensive and so many of recipes turn out disappointing. We loved them with a little bit of baked apple or homemade blackberry jam on top.
That’s great news Kaila :)
I made these today! Holy shnikes, they’re yummy! I think it’s the almond butter that gives it that extra punch!
So good right
Just an FYI If you do use Sunbutter the bread when turn a nice Irish green when completely cooled . . . Baking soda reacts with the remaining chlorophyll in the sunflower kernels :-)
Used Maranatha Sunbutter and kept the rest the same. Nice a lightly sweet! Love it!
Oh that sounds amazing
Loved that it wasn’t overly sweet. Some recipes make me want to gag because they are loaded with sugar. I used almond flour. They were supremely moist and when slathered with good butter…well, mmmmmm :)
Woohoo, so glad you loved it
Before I make this, is this Whole30 day approved?
Yes
Just made this recipe, my bananas were rather small so I cut it in half and made muffins and added walnuts.
Then I realized I had some peaches I could use up and made the same recipe subbing peaches instead of banana…in the oven now but it smells great!
Oh yes Holly, that is amazing
Just made these with the my two kids – muffin-style! Added dark chocolate chips and blueberries because we had them hanging around the house – they came out great!
Awesome, thanks for leaving me a comment. Hope you love them over and over again
Just made this for the first time, and I have to admit, I’ve never really been a huge fan of banana bread (or banana muffins, or anything with banana except just actual banana). But this is SO easy and so delicious, it feels like it’s going to become one of my weekly go-to recipes. And I’m excited about tricking non-paleo friends into eating a paleo breakfast, using this for french toast! :) Thank you!!!!!
You are so welcome
This banana bread far exceeded my expectations! I absolutely loved it and ate the whole thing within 24 hours. Ooops. I plan on making again with sunflower seed butter instead of almond so I can give this to my 10 month old. Awesome recipe!!!
Woohoo I hope you love it
Be warned that if you make it with Sunflower seed butter there will be a chemical reaction that will turn it green! It still tastes the same but its something with the sunflower seed and the baking soda. any recipe that has those two items in it will turn it green! My sister does it for my nephew and he just thinks his bread is silly!
I just finished my whole30 and lost 22lbs also dropped my cholesterol by 50 points….I stay close to the whole 30, but wanted to get in Paleo eating. I needed something to keep me happy without having candy and cakes…so I made this 2 weeks ago and It is absolutely delicious. So easy to make (I used almond flour instead of the coconut flour) and I used my Ninja prep for the 1st time. The first time I made this was with cocoa powder and walnuts. It came out so moist and tasty. The 2nd time I made it without cocoa powder and as is. My work staff wants me to make this for them as they all tasted it and loved it. Thank you for such a simple recipe without all the nasty sweeteners! I excited to make more variations of this wonderful recipe! Thank you!!
Ah that is such great news Kelly. Congratulations and keep up the awesome work
George you are an evil genius! Only evil because I don’t know if I can stop eating after one piece, but other than that, genius!
Woohoo that is awesome Ann, thank you :)
This is delicious! Are you on Pinterest? I posted your recipe on Pinterest with credit to Civilized Caveman, of course! :) Thanks for the recipe!
I sure am on pinterest :) http://pinterest.com/jorgekix/
Is it possible to use almond flour or some other kind of flour instead of coconut flour?
I have someone in family who is allergic to coconut!
Yes you can, you can use almond just fine
This is some seriously good banana bread! I’m doing the 21dsd so I even used greenish bananas and it’s still awesome!!!! Love it….my kids love it!!! Can’t really good wrong with such a healthy treat!!!!
Woohoo that is great news :)
Thanks so much!! I make this loaf weekly!!
Awesome grace, thanks for leaving a comment
I just gave this recipe a try. It’s delicious however my bread stuck to my baking pan! I greased it liberally with coconut oil. What went wrong?
I wish I knew. Could be many things, if it was glass or aluminum etc. I found my new trick is to grease it will olive oil and it works every time
I always line the bottom of my pan with parchment paper…. never sticks that way!
Great idea
Thank you so much for this deliciousness!!!! I’m from Colombia, where paleo is just an age that happened a long time ago, so I’m all alone in this paleo journey, but thanks to your recipes it’s a lot easier. This is amazing and I’ve already made some variations and loved all of them!!
Welcome from Colombia Juana, I am so glad you loved this and many other recipes :)
Wow George – this recipe is “da bomb”! I just made it today and it has filled my house with the most awesome smells. I followed the recipe you prescribed but found some of the measurments were a bit off. For instance, the 1/2 c. coconut flour. I didn’t have any coconut flour so I used almond flour and found that 75 grams of it was way more than 1/2 c. I didn’t measure the almond butter in grams but I’m sure it was more than the 140 grams suggested in the recipe. The only reason I even noticed was because I’m watching my daily carb consumption and plugged your recipe into paleotrack.com, which measures a lot in grams so I tend to follow gram measurments when I make a recipe. Anywho… So glad you included grams in the recipe to begin with cause – who does that….? BTW they were freakin delicious!
They were different cause coconut flour is almost twice as dense as almond flour if not more. They are not equal
Just made these. They are incredibly good. Can’t wait to experiment with variations!
Woohoo awesome Larry
Absolutely delicious! Made exactly as the recipe described, couldn’t be easier, and definitely no sweeteners needed in it! As my husband was scarfing it down he continued to talk about how much he doesn’t like coconut, as we were discussing paleo baking and the typical ingredients. I finally had to stop him and tell him there was coconut flour in the banana bread he was inhaling!
Thank you!!!! So yummy really hits the sweet tooth. Great for breakfast as well you love carbs this will sure help with the craving.
My 3 year old daughter and I loved them! Been looking for a healty treat that she actually enjoys, and these were a winner! We made muffins using almond butter and some pumpkin purée, and of course we had to add in some dark chocolate chunks. They were moist, sweet, and delicious! Great recipe that can be tweaked in so many ways for wonderful variations! Thanks.
I made this bread today and it’s delicious and I don’t even really like banana bread, but had some bananas which needed to be used. I didn’t have enough bananas to equal 2 1/2 cups, so I used some very ripe plantains and it worked wonderfully!! It seemed to have plenty of sweetness without any added sweetener. I can hardly wait to try the variations…I love orange and cranberry! Wouldn’t strawberry banana be yummy too!! I’ll let you know of any other variations I think of. Taking a recipe and running with it, is what I love to do :)
Sorry this got posted twice. I didn’t think the first one actually posted from my phone.
AMAZING!!!! Just baked these!! Had to add Enjoy life chips! None the less AMAZING!!! Will never bake “real” banana bread again!!!
Woohoo Jenn
I just made this banana bread in 8 x3.75 pa & 6 normal muffins. I didn’t have enough bananas so I used some yellow plantains. Plus I added 1.5 teaspoons ofcalcium citrate powde & chia seeds & used coconut oil & butter. I’m really looking forward to trying them as soon as they are finished. The variations also sound delicious!
Oh let me know. That sounds great
I haven’t tried this yet, but giving 5 stars because it looks great. Has anyone worked out the nutrition facts per serving? We’re trying to stay ketogenic and are counting carbs.
Thanks!
Thank you Kristi. A few people have done nutrition or you can plug it in fitday or myfitnesspal
This looks so incredible! I love banana bread and am impatient, like you! I don’t want to have to wait for the bananas to get super ripe.
Anyway – do you have a good alternative to using the eggs? Just found out my 2 year old is allergic to them and so many recipes have them.
Thank you for all that you do!
Cate
You don’t have to wait for them to get ripe. And I would try applesauce
Tried it tonight and made it into small loves and it was delicious! The first loaf disappeared before it got out of the pan as I let mine rest on their sides for 10 mins. I did put in a few chocolate chips. My texture seemed very moist but I think it was from the frozen bananas I used and didn’t thaw them out long enough. I can’t believe how sweet this tastes without any sweetener added! Thanks for the great recipe. I am hiding a loaf and taking it to the office to share.
Your better than me. Mine never make it to the office to share :)
I just made this recipe and it tastes so good, I only put two eggs and added coco. I served it with raw honey and its amazing, thank you
You are so welcome Val
LOVE this recipe. never feel guilty indulging in it. can’t wait to try the cranberry orange version!
Oh I love that version, enjoy
I am doing the 21 Day Sugar Detox and am SO pleased to have stumbled upon this recipe. I just made sure I used green tipped bananas. I’m on day 16 and this was the perfect treat to get me to home stretch. Delicious!
Woohoo keep up the awesome work Shawna
George – without a doubt – this is the best banana bread (I made muffins) I have EVER had. I had my doubts as I was a junk food junkie, sweet eating fool up until July 2012. It is the best.
Woohoo, thank you Terry :)
I’m thrilled with the results of this recipe! My husband is diabetic, and recently signed up for boot camp at his gym. His trainer convinced him to try a non-dairy, gluten-free diet. And, I am what you would call a junk food junkie. So, I’m like: “What in the world will we eat, and better still- what can we have for dessert?” We just happened to have 4 ripe bananas. So, I went looking for a recipe. When I found yours, I was very skeptical. I thought it would taste like cardboard. Boy was I wrong.
My husband couldn’t tell the difference. I used coconut oil instead of the butter even. I did use White Chocolate Wonderful for the nut butter though. Still, it’s so good. A real keeper.
Our waistlines are thanking you! We thank you.
So awesome I am so glad you loved it after finding it. I am even happier it didn’t taste like cardboard :)
I went online to get a paleo french toast recipe and found ypur banana bread recipe. I figured i would make your bread obviously before makibg the french toast. Im using a metal pan and it was not ready after 35-40-Or 45 minutes. I cant wait to eat it though. Lets see its beeping now at 50 minutes.
I hope you love it, sounds like the temp might be a little off if you used the same size pan
Same circumstance here. I gave up and took it out after 50 some minutes, as I was afraid I would end up burning the outside. The middle was complete mush and the outsides were done well. I let it sit out overnight and now is delicious! I’ll be passing this recipe on!
Also, @George Bryant: I’m wondering if you have the nutritional content of this recipe?
Kristi I don’t calculate nutrition but you can use fitday.com or myfitnesspal.com
My husband, our 8-year-old son, and myself devoured this banana bread earlier today! It was the best ever! It was more of a banana pudding bread but I might have undercooked it a bit— but I liked it that way! It felt very breakfast-y! This is for sure a 5 star recipe!!! I’m spreading the word on this one! I never make comments on online recipes but I had to on this one!
By the way, I used cashew butter as my nut butter. And almond flour as my flour. I’m looking forward to trying it with almond butter and coconut flour next time. How fun to try all the different combos. It was awesome with ghee and honey slathered on at the end!
Woohoo thanks for the comment
I made this bread a few days ago and it was delicious and kid-approved. I was short an egg, but that didn’t seem to make a difference.
Today, I made the recipe again and added organic dark chocolate chips and baked them in muffin papers in muffin tins at 350 for 17 minutes (made 24–filled cups 3/4 full). They came out great and will make excellent travel food!
Thanks for the recipe!
Your welcome
Just put this in the oven about 5 minutes ago.. Thank you so much!
You are so welcome Jason
I added a little agave and 2 tsp of chia seeds for fiber and omega 3… Great recipe! Thank you!
Your welcome Claire
Just made this and I LOVE it! Very tasty. Can you provide the nutrional value?
I don’t calculate any nutritional info. You can go to fitday.com or myfitnesspal.com
i entered the info… most of the calories are from fat (yay for good fats). low in sugar (yay). Low in carbs. Yay…
8 servings per loaf – Per Serving= 206 cal, 10 carbs, 17 fat, protein 6, sodium 207, sugar 1
Woohoo, awesome
This was really good for many reasons: the taste is banana-tastic and the sweetness is mellow, not like eating cake. I like to slather it with butter and enjoy it with tea for breakfast. The bread also has a LOT more heft than I’d imagined from the lightness of the crumb and flavor – definitely keeps me full. I also love handing this out to my daughter and her friends and reassuring parents that it’s non-grain and only sweetened with banana: win-win. THANK YOU!!!
Woohoo that is awesome
Baked this for the first time today and oh my goodness George, every word you say about it is true! Thank you so much – this is the perfect thing to take on picnics and journeys. And yes, my non-paleo family all gave it their seal of approval too!
PS Some cooks may find it useful to know that ‘Baking Soda’ is Bicarbonate of Soda in the UK.
Oh that’s good to know. Thank you
Made this a few days ago, (posted it on my blog by the way) and it’s absolutely divine!
Waiting for my second one to cook right now, trying hazelnut butter this time.
LOVE it! And absolutely love your blog and not to mention all your awesome bacon pictures. Thanksalot!
Your so welcome, so glad you love it
Awesome
I see several variations. Which way would make it the least dense. I have been expirementing with various paleo recipies and everything has come out dense. Half of my family is fine with that but the other half wants fluffier breads and muffins.
The original will give you fluffy
I made this last week, in a 9 x 11 pan, cooked a bit faster, which is good, and was still a perfect vehicle for coconut oil/almond butter spread! A split batch of the regular and cocoa version is baking right now (no fruit). Smells awesome. I used 1/4 c each of coconut flour, almond flour and pecan flour. Can’t wait!
Sounds amazing, makes me want to bake it again :)
Delicous! I can’t wait to try some of the variations you listed. My fiance and I had this for breakfast and your paleo meatloaf for dinner. Thanks for the great recipes!
You are so welcome
These are my new go too as muffins when we have little cave people coming over. They make them with me and love mashing the bananas! We add a few enjoy life chocolate chips to the top of each before baking. Thank you so much,
You are so welcome
Made this & everyone gobbled it up. Thanks for the yummy recipe. We are new to Paleo, so trying out new recipes & introducing them to the family has been fun & interesting. :)
Well Suzanne this is one of the best ones to start with. I hope you enjoy many more
I just made a batch of muffins with this (*slightly* less temptation to eat all of them as soon as they come out of the oven that way!) and ohhhh man, this is even better than the recipe I used to use before I knew I was gluten intolerant. Mine came out deliciously moist and fluffy, and since your recipe didn’t require additional sweeteners I don’t have to worry too much about a blood sugar crash!
I am so happy you liked it
I make this every few days with variations on the fruit.
I have added blueberries and pumpkin along with the
Banana. Awesome. Can’t get enough of it.
I made this yesterday – awesome! I completed the Whole 30 challenge in January and have since avoided anything with any kind of flour, paleo or not…now I am in the midst of 21 DSD. I couldn’t get this recipe off my mind – knowing it only called for 1/2 cup of coconut flour and it’s simple ingredient list made it the perfect treat and kept me satiated all afternoon. My non-paleo family couldn’t believe it didn’t have any sweeteners – BOOM!
Woohoo Kathleen. Keep up the awesome work
This recipe is amazing. It’s incredibly simple, versatile and damn tasty. I also recently innovated a bit, as I was hoping to find a high protein snack to put in lunches. I swapped out all the coconut flour and instead added 3 scoops of vanilla egg white protein and they are still absolutely delicious. Plus, now each serving has about 8 grams of protein. Not bad!
So glad you loved
This is on my 21DSD email today and am excited to make this. Thank you!
You are so welcome. Hope you love it Terry
Sweetest smelling batter ever, it’s even tremendous fully baked! No sweetener needed. Better yet, it helps me get some protein into my kids. To those who are getting too much moisture in the middle I suggest adding another egg…eggs actually absorb moisture in baked goods, and I’ve solved this problem the same way in conventional recipes. Many thanks – this is delicious!
Thank you for the awesome tip
I just made this for my family. We all loved it even my picky 12 year old. Thanks for all the inspiration. You make this feel so easy!
So awesome Trudy. So glad you all loved it
Just made this, my first sweet treat since finishing Whole30 last weekend, simply delicious! it even tastes healthy! Thanks for the recipe. Can’t wait to try the choc blueberry and pumpkin pecan.
Your so welcome Andrew. Congrats on the whole 30
I just made the pumpkin muffins. Eh. Kinda dry and not very pumpkin-y. Banana bread is in the oven now. I’m wondering what I did wrong with the pumpkin? I followed the recipe to a tee. But I’m really excited to find your website! I’m at the end of Day 6 on the Whole 30 and still experimenting and trying new recipes.
Hmmm Maria which muffins? The variation for this one or the actual pumpkin pie muffins? If they are dry they baked too long
I used the variation for the banana bread. I should have just searched your site for pumpkin muffins. I baked them for about 30 minutes at 350. I think 1/2 cup of pumpkin would have been better than 1/4 cup. The banana bread was pretty good. I think it would have been better with overripe bananas but since I’m doing the Whole30 I wanted to keep it low sugar.
I really liked how this turned out. It was a little moister than I was expecting, but I think that was due to the wet consistency of my almond butter. They were completely cooked through though. I also only put 2 of 4tbsp of coconut oil to compensate. I added a tbsp of honey because my bananas were half yellow half dark spotted. Will definitely make this again.
Awesome Lisa
I made these for my poor husband– we started Paleo this week and he is so depressed about not being able to eat his normal snacks. I’m so glad I found this recipe– these are GREAT and they really taste like a normal banana muffin, with a hint of nutty flavor from the almond butter. I added chopped walnuts to make them taste more like our “normal” banana bread. We will be making these a lot! I halved the recipe and it made 12 normal sized muffins (baked at 350 for about 25 min I think). The only constructive comment is that I had to use 3 bananas to get the amount, so people really should always go by the measurement listed (2.5 cups for whole recipe) and not just number of bananas…that might be why some folks end up with a mushy bread.
Thanks for making my husband happy! :-)
Thanks! I’ve meant to try this recipe since I heard you on Jimmy Moore’s podcast. Did not make it until today, since I didn’t have any almond butter :)
It smelled amazing, I just love cinnamon. First bite I thought to myself; nooooo, not another paleo bread recipe that everyone raves about that I don’t like… The only good thing about it is the texture, perfect and moist.
Then I added quite a bit of butter on top and suddenly it was pretty awesome! I think I might try this with some fennel and anise next time, I have a feeling that will be even better and a damn good substitute for real bread :D
Boyfriend hasn’t tried it yet, but if he likes it I will definitely tell you, cause he doesn’t like anything paleo.
I am glad you loved it with Butter. You can add sweetener too if you like
Yum! I only had two bananas and no mini loaf pan so I made a half recipe of muffins and they are delicious. This is the very first paleo recipe I’ve tried, and I loved it. I did add a little bit of coconut sugar because my sweet tooth was too frightened to leave it out, but I can believe these would be good without it. Can’t wait to check out your other recipes!
Thank you for commenting Amy. I hope you love them all
You are so welcome Theresa :)
I made this the other day, and my husband (who doesn’t even like banana bread very much) ate half of it right away, the entire loaf was gone in a day. It is delicious!
WOohoo that is the ultimate compliment. I am so happy you both liked it. High five :)
The first time I made this I was on the 21 sugar detox and used unripe bananas and it was good, but I made it for my family once I was off the detox with ripe bananas and it was even more amazing! Even my dad loved it is and he is super picky. I didn’t tell him it was sugarless and gluten free until after he ate it and he still said he would eat it again:) Thanks for this recipe I am now obsessed haha
That is amazing Alyssa, thank you so much for stopping by to comment
what is the ratio from coconut flour to almond flour?
1:1 Shawna
I made this on a whim today when I was staring down a surplus of bananas and was in search of something healthy.
It was so good! I am not on the paleo diet, nor am I detoxing or cleansing at the moment, and this was so good I would make it again anytime. I subbed coconut oil for the butter.
I was so hungry I ate some right out the oven, but a few hour later I had a slice when it was cooled down and it was EVEN BETTER. Will definitely make it again. Thanks!
Ah I am so glad you loved it :) Thank you so much for the comment and I hope you love it many times over :)
I had the same problem as Tasha, done on the outside but wet inside. I bake A LOT with my oven and I’ve never had this happen before. I was so hoping these would turn out, but at least the smell is amazing? Haha :)
I have personally made this recipe over 30 times. The only thing that would cause that is forgetting an ingredients or the temp being off. You can always bake longer
Delicious! Made these for my kids this morning & they loved them!
Yes I love them too
This bread is perfection. I am doing the 21 Day Sugar Detox, and this is saving my life! YUM!! Thank you for an amazing recipe. For some reason I can’t seem to get the rating thing to do five stars for me, but this recipe is 5 stars and then some.
Thank you so much Aimee :)
Ok, I have made a ton of gluten free/paleo baked goodies but these are by far my favourite !!! I made this recipe into muffins and they turned out so good ! Thanks for the recipe! I will be making these again and again and again!
Woohoo, thanks for the wonderful comment Rachelle :)
Hi…This looks so good…
Quick question relating to the nut butter…Can i use normal butter and then for the 4 tbsp butter I would use coconut oil…
Only asking as to buy any form of nut butters cost heaps..
DO you think it would taste ok or maybe sub something else for the nut butter but not sure what??
You can actually completely leave it out if you want :) It is for flavor
Cool….Thanks I will try it without the nut butter :)
Well just made this…Minus the nut butter as didnt have any and I forgot the vanilla..
Taste so frikkin good…Didnt seem to look as high as your one but then again the loaf tin is on the larger size…But who cares…Son just ate a huge piece…Cant wait for hubbie to try it when he gets home if there is any left….
Thank you :)
You are so welcome and yes the higher pan will make a difference
Forgot to rate it………5 plus and then some………….
Thank you
Im in looveee!! I’ve made this bread like 5 times in the past 2 months. It is delicious! My non paleo brothers, sister, husband and father loved it too! My mother can’t wait to try it too! I usually add 5 bananas instead of 4, and when I’m feeling adventurous, I add 1-1/2 Tbsp of cacao powder. Bread is always extremely moist, fluffy and sweet. I can’t believe sugar isn’t necessary!!!
I must stop making this bread because I eat it alone in 3 days!! Is that bad, lol?!
Thank you so much for sharing this deliciousness! This is my favorite paleo bread recipe! I’ve tried a bunch and there’s no comparison.
Do you have a carrot cake recipe? :-)
Lou Dee thanks for all the awesome words. I think it is great you eat this instead of other crap. And I have carrot cake cookies but no cake yet, I am working on one
THIS RECIPE IS DELICIOUS!! I made it and can not get enough! I added walnuts and honey to the bottom of the bread and it was sooo good! Thanks for the recipe!! I will def be making this again!
Your so welcome Wendy
Best banana bread ever. Served this to a group of my non-paleo friends, they absolutely enjoyed it and couldn’t believe it was paleo. Thanks for the recipe! :) I used sesame seed butter instead of almond butter (and added a tablespoon of honey) and it just turned out perfectly moist and tasty tasty tasty! I might be buying bananas tomorrow to make this again, haha!
That sounds amazing Anne-Marie, makes me want to make another loaf on my own :)
I just made these, and they’re really yummy, but rather dry. I followed the recipe to the letter, but used coconut oil instead of butter, and did add chocolate chips. Do you think that is what made the difference?
Nope that just means it probably was in the oven too long or it was too hot. Different ovens run at different temps and if it is off then the moisture would leave
Neeeed to make this!
Yes you do. Yes you do
I have sort of an odd question. I’m getting into making my own almond flour, and almond butter. My roommate, who I often cook for, is alergic to coconut, so I can’t use coconut flour.
Since the blending process of almonds goes first to almond flower, then to almond butter, couldn’t you technically use a cup of homemade almond flour instead of half flour and half almond butter?
Tried the recipe as listed tonight, as the roommate is out of town. Awesome!
So glad you enjoyed Dustin. The butter is used for consistency
I just made this and it smells delicious! Even though I’m on the 21DSD I AM having a piece!!!!
Awesome Christy, I hope you love it
If you use green tip bananas it should be 21 DSD approved right?
Sure will Barbara
Would you recommend substituting the butter with applesauce?
Or coconut oil
just made this…it was fantastic. your recipies and website has inspired me to go from 85% paleo to 100%. your recipies make it seem so much more easy and realistic! thank you
Woohoo, thank you so much Teleah. Keep up the awesome work
Any suggestions for an almond butter substitution?
Yes David, you can use coconut butter, pecan butter, or any other butter
I made a half-batch of these last night. I used sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter and added some Enjoy Life chocolate chips. They were a DELICIOUS and I… umm… ate all 6 muffins in one sitting… oops. But in my defense, I PR’d on my 1-rep snatch this morning! I think these muffins had something to do with it!! THANKS!!!
Haha that is awesome. Congrats on the PR
When you say the zest of one whole orange chopped do you mean the entire peel or what? Also do you throw it in the processor and then fold in the cranberries? I have made the ‘normal’ one twice and it goes like hotcakes my 1 year old daughter keeps asking for more bread! Now we want to try the variation!
I use the zest of the whole orange rind and fold them in with the cranberries
Thank you! After a year of trying to find a good banana bread recipe, I have finally found it! I used to swear by my old recipe packed with sugars and flours, and my husband couldn’t stand the idea of a paleo version. At this point, I don’t care if he likes it; I am in love. I can’t wait to try the modifications!
Woohoo Jen that makes me so happy :)
Just made the banana bread and I am OBSESSED! It was so good with honey! Will definitely be making this again, and probably making it into french toast in the morning!
So glad you loved it Brook
You have a hunch of comments about how great this is an you will have to endure another one haha. I made mini muffins and plan on making bread to do French toast over Easter. This is freaking amazing!!! I’m dabbling in a paleoish lifestyle again and your site is going to be a God send!!! I have been looking at the other recipes and can’t wait to try them all out!!
I made this on Sunday and LOVED IT! It makes the perfect snack and I was amazed how moist it was and how it didn’t turn into a dense brick!! I am making more of these tonight but in muffin tins. Thanks!!!
Your so welcome Nathan :)
Your so welcome Nathan
Can I please have the nutritional break down for this recipe. Thanks so much!!
Ana I do not calculate nutrition info. There are a few commenters who have or you can go to myfitnesspal.com or fitday.com and plug it in
Hey George! Another fan of your blog here. I made this bread on Sunday and it was amazing! Had some yesterday and Monday, but today it has gone bad. :( I was sad to have to throw it out. Suggestions on storing leftovers? Does it keep better in the fridge?
Yes unfortunately sinceit is real food it doesn’t keep long. I keep mine airtight in the fridge and can get 3-4 days but you can also freeze it for much longer
I have made this three times. The first time was perfect but the second two didn’t turn out. It came out soggy and wet? Tried longer baking time the first time and more flour the second neither worked. I’m new to paleo baking so I’m lost.
Oh wow I wouldn’t know. I would say calibrate your oven temperature or validate its accuracy
This is my favorite Paleo recipe ever. I make it at least once a week and my non paleo husband is just as obsessed with it as I am!
Woohoo that is the best news ever
I made this yummy recipe for the second time today. I added some chopped organic dates and walnuts and used a muffin tin. Yum, yum and yum! It’s such a brilliant recipe as it is or for adding things to. Even my non paleo boyfriend wolfed them down with no complaints! Brilliant, brilliant website!!! Xx xx
I am so glad you love it and that sounds amazing with dates. I will have to try that soon
First time commenting, but love your site!
Wowza! I made this on Saturday for me and my boyfriend. We do cyclic low-carb paleo, and Saturdays are our carb-load night. We both love banana bread, so when someone from my gym mentioned this, I had to try! So. Stinking. Good. And SO EASY! I made it with four of the black banana I have saved in the freezer just for banana bread, and it still worked great. I also just used my KitchenAid to mix and the result was perfect. Amazing texture, and baked incredibly evenly! I used a metal loaf pan and it needed 35 minutes exactly.
We had a few slices with grassfed butter, then proceeded to make the rest of the loaf into french toast. And eat it all. The whole loaf was gone within 45 minutes of coming out of the oven. Oops! :) Thanks for an amazing recipe!
Susie well thank you for your first comment. I am so glad someone at the gym was talking about this and you tried it. It is hands down my all time favorite recipe and I am just glad I can share with everyone. Thanks for all the kind words
One word: A-Mazing!
I also tried the blueberry chocolate one. YUM!!!
Awesome, so glad you enjoyed Kimberly
I have been making paleo banana bread for the last two years, I think I’ve been through just about every recipe out there. This is by far my favorite and the only one I make now. I have some baking right now! I have been trying to convert some of my co-workers to a paleo lifestyle and this bread shows them you don’t have to give up the foods and flavors you love. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us!
Oh that is awesome. Thank you for letting me know
This is really great! Next time I’m going to try to save enough to make a French toast bacon sandwich!! :-)
Haha that sounds amazing
I just had my gallbladder out after a year of awful suffering. (Finally realized it was working at .02% – ha). Switched to mostly Paleo after the removal. Feels like night and day. And goes perfect with my new diet. BUT I cravvvvve banana bread. This recipe. Is. Hands. Down. Phenomenal. I morphed it into mini muffins and added carob chips, on some unsweet coconut flakes, on others some cinnamon and pumpkin spice, in another orange zest. I made them mini, them seperated into little bags to grab and go. :) Stick them in the freezer. So going to order this book. THANKS.
WOW. Just…WOW. I’ve made one other paleo banana bread and this blew it away- no contest! My non-paleo roommates loved it as well. Thanks for such an amazing recipe; I am going to be using it often!
Woohoo thank you Jen
Second time making this and still love it! I turned mine into Chocolate-Coconut by adding, cocoa powder, almond milk, raw honey, coconut flakes and cocoa nibs…it’s so good!!!
I’m making your brownies today :)
Thank you!!!!
Woohoo hope you love the brownies too
Woohoo Karen, that is the ultimate compliment, thank you
I just made my first banana bread and it was absolutely fabulous!!! :-) I used coconut butter instead of almond and coconut oil instead of butter! I’m so excited to share it with the family! The only thing is that, I noticed a slight aftertaste! I followed your advice about making my own homemade baking powder, using baking soda and cream of tartar! I mixed the two to one combo In a small bowl and proceeded to add 1 teaspoon of my homemade baking powder, followed by 1 teaspoon of baking soda, as directed! Could this be the reason for the aftertaste? Should I just use baking soda and be done with it?
Maya there could be a few reasons for the after taste and that is most likely the reason, you could just tone it down a bit with each if it has too much of a flavor
This was absolutely delicious! I made up a batch but added 70% chocolate bits to it, too – The chocolate was a fantastic addition, and I think I accidentally inhaled a 1/3 of the loaf as soon as it was out of the oven. Restraint is futile – This baby’s gonna be a ‘special occasion’ recipe from now on, I’d say. Great work!
Awesome, thank you Marni :)
AMAZING! My little 6-yr old banana bread connoisseur said it’s the best banana bread EVER! Then I told him it was what “dinosaurs eat” and his eyes got big & wide; then asked the bring this for his designated “Snack Day” for Kindergarten in 2 weeks. Thanks for the great recipes as our family has begun our “conversion” to Paleo! Keep ’em coming!!
OMG I love it Anne. When you make it for his school, use coconut butter instead of almond butter and it will be Nut Free :)
I just completed the 21 day sugar detox and I tried this recipe. AMAZING. My whole family enjoyed it…even my 2 yr old. Thanks for sharing this deliciousness!
Woohoo, I love it and congrats on the detox
I went to the paleo cooking demo at E.A.T. last night with my father in law and we both adored you and everyone and the food. We smuggled a couple of banana bread bites out to share with our spouses and here I am making my own 24 hours later. This is a GREAT recipe and one we will use and recommend and share over and over again!
First, I need to say I not only looooooooove you r recipes but am way to in love with this one almost as much as the pulled pork!!!!
Next, I got creative and merged two of your combos and have made double chocolate orange banana bread. I used the zest and juice of an orange added 1/2cup dutch cocoa powder and semi-sweet all natural dark chocolate chips…. it is sinful and dangerously good!!! Thank you Sooooo much for all you do!!!
That sounds amazing Amanda and thank you for all the love
I made these tonight and added dark chocolate chip bits and raisins….it is so yummy! My husband supports my paleo eating however isn’t following….until it comes to eating something this good! Not only does it taste wonderful …it also comes out looking pretty too! I posted a photo on FB!
Oh Beth you should post the photo on my Caveman Facebook page so I can see
George, this is an awesome recipe! I was really missing banana bread and this is the most perfect replacement! This will be my go-to banana bread recipe from now on =)
That’s so awesome Julia, I am so glad you love it :)
Hi! Great recipe! I just made it today and I used almond butter but the crunchy kind and its awesome!
Oh yes that is my favorite kind to use as well, I love the texture
Hi
I know that the paleo diet is big on coconuts. Now, I recently heard that coconut palm sugar is a good choice for a sweetner. Is this true when eating paleo too or is it the same as regular sugar? Oh, and thank you so much for these great recipes. I have been eating paleo for 3 weeks now and loving it. Not sure if you have heard of paleoburn I have stared that and lost 10lbs the first week but nothing since. How do you feel about two cheat days per week? Its apparently tricks your body too burn more fat. My weight has been a rollercoaster and I just want it to stop. Thanks again my son and I love your banana bread.
Sharon, I legally can not give dietary or fitness advice but I will tell you this, if you are trying to lose weight, sugar is sugar and should be avoided. Your body doesn’t know the difference between honey or coconut palm sugar. Two cheat days a week is asinine, and does not make sense. Someone tried to rebrand Tim Ferris 4 hour body diet with paleo and I don’t agree. You need to spend 30 days eating nothing but whole foods, no treats and no cheats period. This isn’t a diet, it is a lifestyle to take control of your health. Your body doesn’t need to be tricked, that is why you are on a roller coaster. It just needs to be fed properly with what we were designed to eat. If you need help, shoot me an email and I can put you in contact with an amazing Paleo Dietician. email is [email protected]
LOVE this banana bread!! Ive made this recipe twice now & it’s my second favorite… after the pulled pork (which I’ve made 3xs & it’s crazy yummy!) I added pecans to the banana bread the second time & it was delicious!! My husband leaves the house every day at 5am and this bread is perfect for him to grab & go. You are a rock star George!!! I share your recipes with patients to show them that healthy eating is actually MORE delicious & they never need to feel deprived. Thank you for all you do. You’re making a beautiful & yummy difference. God bless you a ridiculous amount! Dr j.
Thank you for the awesome comment and thanks for adding me on Facebook :) I love that you help spread the word :)
I made these today in muffin form. I basically used the genuine recipe, and didn’t substitute the optional ingredients. I didn’t have prepared nut butters on hand, though, so I made some with a bit of melted coconut oil and almonds and cashews (simply because I couldn’t decide which nut butter I wanted to use! haha!). They are really amazing. The kids love them. We’re going out of town for the weekend, and these will be a big help in keeping us from caving for convenience foods. Shared the recipe with the ladies from my box, too!
Woohoo thank you Marci and that sounds great. Have a nice time out of town :)
You are a culinary genius!! This was so easy to make and delish!
Woohoo thank you Cristy
Made this twice! The first time, the bananas were under-ripe, so it wasn’t sweet enough in my opinion…I used it to make french toast… Delicious! This time, the bananas were ripe, and the level of sweetness is just perfect!
Awesome Becky, thank you so much for coming to comment :)
this looks amazing! just rounded up day 28 of my first whole30 and it’s been an incredible journey with such positive results that even my husband has started showing some interest in this “new way of eating”! will defenitely use this recipe to start transforming his meals, one cereal breakfast at a time – fingers crossed :) greetings from a new south african fan :)
Welcome from South Africa Denele and I can’t wait until he transforms as well. Congratulations on all your progress
I made the banana bread last night and added a teaspoon of banana extract because my bananas were still a bit on the green side. It came out perfectly and we love it!! Thank you so much for sharing your recipes. You have just gained two more fans!! :)
Welcome Shelley I love having new fans :)
Délicieux. Je sui justement en train d’en manger un morceau avec mon infusion. Pas besoin de sucreries avec de tels gateaux. Si les gens savaient, tout le monde deviendrait paleo
Great recipe. Delicious. Just having a piece now with my herbal tea. Who needs sugar when there is such bread ? If people nows everybody will go paleo. ;-)
That is my thoughts. The more people that make this the better :)
I made these for my kids because they love banana bread (the boxed kind) and was pleased that they liked them. They said, Is this Paleo? and I said yes. They weren’t too thrilled at first, but once they had a couple of bites they loved them. I gave them a try too and thought, wow, how yummy as I’ve made other Paleo Banana breads and they weren’t good at all. There might not be any left for the kids. :) It’s nice that I can have a treat and not feel guilty. Thanks for all of your yummy recipes.
Oh Stephanie that is amazing. I am so glad you all loved them and I won’t tell anyone if you eat them all ;)
Awesome fantasticness. Used coconut oil in lieu of the butter, and added about 1/4 cup of shredded unsweetened coconut + 1/2 tsp. of Cardamom. Love that this recipe has no added sugars and an extra protein boost of almond butter. Kids and I made the batter into muffins (25 min at 350 degrees) and promptly gobbled them up. After licking the bowl clean. Thanks for this one!
Note: Would rate this at five stars, but silly Smartphone isn’t allowing such things.
Thank you so much Dawn, I am so glad you and your kids loved it :)
Fantastic recipe!
However, it gets even better: last night I made the bread ‘in a hurry’, while talking with my sister on the phone … forgot to add the coconut flour. The resulting dough was very runny and I made it 12 treats using a muffin tray: perfect light and fluffy!
Awesome Anne Marie I love delicious mistakes
I have such great memories of my mom’s banana bread from when I was younger, but obviously don’t eat it anymore– this brought me right back! It was so delish! I made a loaf and couple of muffins and served them to my non-paleo roomies who gobbled them right up :) thanks for the awesome recipe, George!
Oh that is so awesome Mary :) You just made my night
Hi,
Love your recipes, they are, mostly, AWESOME.
Quick question. I am looking for a recipe to make banana bread….yours looks GREAT….just one tiny, weensy problem…I try not to use baking powder…..what do you recommend to change in your banana bread recipe so I don’t have to use baking powder?
Just leave it out or make your own homemade like I do to avoid corn starch. Just google homemade baking powder which is just cream of tartar and baking soda :)
Hi George,
These are THE BEST!! Love that there’s no added sweetner. I was asking Andre yesterday at CFIV about adding protein powder to these…what’s your take on that? I make them into muffins a lot and like them for breakfast. Let me know :)
Ashley I don’t use any supplements or anything so I wouldn’t do it. I just stick to whole foods all the time but it would not hurt the recipe
I don’t usually either, but I was looking at the SFH stuff there, and might give it a try. Guess I could just as easily grab a HB egg too though. Appreciate it!!
I’d say go with the hard boiled egg :)
Hi–this sounds so good. I’m allergic to eggs. :-( Any paleo suggestions?
You can try and use apple sauce or flax seed and water. I’m not 100% sure though
So good! I’m so excited to have come across this recipe. I made it last night without baking soda and only 3 bananas because it was all I had, and I added walnuts at the top and sprinkled it with date sugar. It’s amazing. It’s so good and with no added sugar to the dough. THANK YOU!
You are so welcome. So glad you loved it
Has anyone tried making these using coconut butter instead of almond butter?
Yes Maya and it works perfectly
I made this tonight and it’s soooo good! I starting my paleo diet today and I can’t cut out bread so thus is the closest thing to it! It is fabulous…thank you for sharing :)
You are so welcome Mariel :)
It’s even better the next day! I love the fact that it has no added sugar and yet you don’t miss it at all. The sweetness of the bananas is all you truly need. I posted it on my InstaGram account and quite a few of my followers have been asking for the recipe as well as my “Bodyrockingmommiez” group on fb! Do you have an IG account? Thank you again for an awesome recipe!!!
I sent you an email Mariel. My instagram name is Civilizedcaveman
Thank you!!!!
I just made another batch of this amazing banana bread. It’s definitely my favorite paleo recipe so far! My boys (2 & 4) love to help me make it…and eat it. Thanks!!
PS – tried to give it 5 stars but it won’t work on my phone. :(
Ah thank you Heidi. It doesn’t work on phones :(
Thanks found your recipe on another website made it for my paleo diet friends this weekend and they loved it so just made some more. Delicious :)
Oh awesome. Which website Steph?
AMAZING!! Made a loaf and a few muffins for the rest of the unsuspecting family. I added a few chocolate chips to theirs. They gobbled them up so fast! Thank you! Thank you!
Your welcome your welcome your welcome
I just made this yesterday for the first time, and the bread turned out FANTASTIC! Thank you so much for the recipe! :)
Your so welcome
Chocolate version: Add to the basic recipe 2 Tbsp cocoa butter, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1 Tbsp raw honey, 1/3 cup Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips and (opt) 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Delicious
Thank you for sharing your recipe. Made this tonight and it is soooo good! Wish we made this earlier. Will definitely try your other variations. We also really like that there’s no added sweetener. Awesome.
I am so glad you love it as much as I do :)
Delicious and easy. Making french toast with it tomorrow – strawberries and blueberries on top. Yum. Maybe I’ll just have one more small piece tonight….
Oh that sounds delicious. I am so glad you enjoyed
I have just made this for the first time but I substituted the bananas for 3 steam pears (as I read somewhere on your website/facebook about this) as I do not like bananas. It was delicious and it was hard to make it last as I kept on eating it! I also liked that it didn’t contain almond flour as a change from most recipes for bread on paleo.
Will be baking more!!!
Awesome, so glad you enjoyed :)
I have made this 4 times, and I just bought 8 ripe bananas to make two loaves to bring on vacation this week. It is excellent. My kids ask me to make it all the time. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Woohoo Stephanie, I love it when kids love it. Now you just gotta teach them how to make it and your all set :)
I am totally and completely hooked! I am now on my 6th or 7th batch (one in the oven as we speak) & my husband and I can NOT get enough of this banana bread. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being so creative, and then sharing your amazing recipes with us!!
Thank you for coming to comment Natalie. I am so glad you both love it and I hope you make it forever
Wonderful banana bread recipe! Everything I’ve made from your website has been fantastic. I just have to tell my husband that what we’ve eating is from ‘the Marine’, and he’s all over it. Thanks so much for sharing all this deliciousness with us!
BTW: Loving the soups, it’s a great way to get more veggies. Your butternut squash and bacon soup just disappeared the other day…..
Awesome Jody I am glad you love the soups. Hope I don’t get sick anymore but I will try and make some more
I loved this recipe! I made it two days ago and my husband, 16 year old step-son and me, it’s gone! I even cut a couple of thin slices and made French toast out of it…heaven! I might put almond butter on top next time… Thanks!
P.S. I made your cinnamon chocolate truffle things today and those are going to go nicely at the end of the day with a cup of tea. Also fab!
Thanks for the comment Robin. I am so glad you love both recipes :)
I just used this recipe with the following options” almond butter, coconut oil and almond flour. I made the mini muffins and baked them at 350 for 15 minutes. PERFECTION right out of the oven! Unlike other coconut oil recipes that need to ‘cure’ overnight so they are not too oily or too moist, this one is ready to eat out of the oven. I will most definitely use this recipe again, perhaps as a loaf next time. Thanks!
You are so welcome Mars :)
WooooHoooo! Love this recipe! I make a lot of banana loaves for my family and this one is defiantly the best! Love the gram’s measurements also for us Aussies!! :-)
Woohoo I am glad it helps Gwneda
Love this recipe!
I added a cup of almond meal to mine though,
Delicious!
It’s not allowing me to select five stars from handset :)
Thank you Suzie, I know it is five stars in your heart :)
I’m allergic to egg. Any ideas for a decent substitute?
Leslie, I know there are a lot of comments on here but most people have success with flax and water I believe
George, I”m also allergic to egg. Do you know how much flax/water to substitute for one egg?
Jill just a quick google search should help you out. I have never needed to but also forget you can sub apple sauce as well.
Yes, awesome job! A request for 2 more loaves to be sent to Quanitco this week.
Thank you for helping to support our loved ones.
Thank you for supporting your loved ones with my food Kelly. I wish when I was in afghanistan someone could have send me this stuff
Made this last night- it was amazing! Next time I think I’ll make it as muffins. Perfect with no added sweetener.
Awesome Ayesha, yes I love it as muffins.
Please, help! I am so confused!!!! Isn’t baking powder and baking soda corn? I am so totally baffled by this…. I thought… but maybe, I’m wrong?
It’s a biggie for me bc I react to all grains, including corn. Thanks.
No Andrea, baking soda is not. Store bought baking powder is but I make my own which eliminates the corn starch. You just use 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar and you have homemade baking powder. You have to use it right away though because you are not adding corn starch as a preservative.
Hi! I finally made this in muffin form yesterday after thinking about it for months. I only used 2 bananas because that’s what I had, but it still turned out great! The muffins have a nice crust, and they’re actually very moist, considering I used half of the amount of banana. I was also concerned about how almond meal would work instead of coconut flour, but it doesn’t seem to make a difference in this recipe. This morning I warmed one up and slathered sunbutter and jam on each half; it was like being a kid again!
Thank you for sharing so many great recipes. I’m looking forward to trying more of them!
Alison, I am so glad you finally made it and even happier you came to tell me :)
I have never commented on a recipe before, however, this one warrants a comment and a five star rating. Every other banana bread recipe I have tried has been too dense and heavy. This one is light and just plain delicious. Honestly, I like it better than my old stand by banana bread recipe with wheat flour! Nice job!
Thank you Kara, that is the ultimate compliment :)
Hi, can I use banana flour in place of the coconut flour?
I have never used it but it sounds perfect, go for it :)
Holy frijoles! This is my first recipe from your website and you’ve won me over! This was amazing and super easy. It definitely helped with the sweet cravings I occasionally get….thanks for making a mistake into delicious goodness. ;)
You are so welcome Elizabeth and welcome to my website :)
Awesome! My first ever Paleo cooked dish and it was awesome! Even the family digs it. I’m on day 15 of the 30 day Paleo challenge, so far, its a piece of cake, …er, um banana bread!
Woohoo Pia, keep up the awesome work
Thank you for this delicious recipe – my husband and I love it! We eat it spread with clotted cream or extra thick cream with Madagascan vanilla
That sounds amazing Diane
I don’t normally leave comments on sites – however, I made this yesterday. First, I thought uh oh no agave, honey, etc … It won’t be sweet enough for me! How wrong was I!!! I foloowed your recipe apart from the 1/2 cup almond butter … I obviously wasn’t paying attention! But, I still have to say, the loaf came out perfect IMO. Almost forgot, I added 1/3 cup chopped cashew nuts to the recipe too. It was moist, sweet enough, the family loved it. Nice job!!
Awesome Rochelle, that makes me happy
Made this today! It.Is. SO! Freakin. Good!!!!!
Woohoo, so glad you love it
OH my! This bread is delicous!! My kids are going to go nuts over it. I did another paleo recipe and it tasted nasty..this is the real deal, and SO easy~I used almond butter and almond flour.
Thanks for stopping by Suzanne, sounds amazing and I am so glad you all loved it
I made this recipe as muffins last night and I think they were the best banana muffins/bread that I have ever had (even non-Paleo)! They are SO moist! The texture and taste are perfect! The coconut flour wasn’t spongey like in some baked goods that use coconut flour. Also, my entire house smelled AMAZING for hours after I baked these. I checked them after 20 minutes and the toothpick came out clean, so I didn’t bake them for the extra 5-15 minutes that the recipe suggests.
Awesome Caitlin. I am glad you checked them and got them out at the perfect time. I hope you try some of the variations now :)
Made this today – amazing! Not kidding about needing a good mixer though, I made it in the dorm kitchen with no mixer/mixing bowl (used a large pot) and my roommate and I took turns mixing the batter with two forks…
Totally worth it though!
THat is intense :)
Made this today and it’s AMAZING – usually I’m a bit of a disaster with baking but this was so easy! I used an extra banana, coconut flour, coconut oil and almond butter in mine – light and fluffy texture and so good – really helped my carby/bread cravings but with zero unhappy after effects – I love Paleo! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
Awesome job Lucy. So glad you loved it
Ohmygod! I just made this and it turned out amazing! I just want to stuff my face with it! I added the juice from 2 limes, the zest from 1 lime and 1 tbsp og raw honey… So good! Thank you! I’ll be posting it in my own blog soon, linking to you of course :)
So glad you loved it, thanks for the comment :)
Made the banana bread the 2 nights ago and it didn’t even last a whole day lol!!! Was delish!!! I was just wondering if I have to use the almond butter?? I’m not really keen on the texture but everyone else loved it!!! Can I just use grass fed butter instead???
Sandra you can leave it out completely if you like and not add anything in place. The texture will change slightly
OK I will give it a try right now! Thank you for the reply
Your welcome Sandra
I just made this and substituted cauliflower that I dried in my dehydrator for the flour and it’s the BOMB! Great recipe! (also used coconut butter and grassfed butter for the two butters.
Sounds amazing Lisa, thanks for letting me know :)
Delicious! Next time ill add chopped nuts – it was missing that yummy crunch. :) great recipe!
Sounds like a great idea Rosie :)
I am a reluctant follower of the 21-Day Sugar Detox, and I held out little hope for this recipe. So from a skeptic, it is FANTASTIC! Even my kids love it. Nice work!
Awesome thank you Luann
George, I’ve made this a few times now with varying degrees of success. Banana’s can vary GREATLY in size…is there any way you can suggest an “ideal” measurement of mashed bananas (i.e. 3 cups)?
Thanks!
~Cori
Cori I never mash them before but I have used all sizes and it turns out the same everytime. Next time I make it, I will weight the ingredients
Hi. I can help. I too was wondering the exact measurements because I wait till bananas are on sale then buy a ton, mash them then freeze them in 2 and 3 cup portions. So… I have tried both quantities. 2 cups gives you a denser consistency that would be great to add the other ingredient variations to. 3 cups is very moist and you can taste the banana more. I made both the 2 cup and 3 cup batches with walnuts and in muffin form (better portion control). Lastly, I agree with all the other posts here, this is the best banana recipe around. Thank you so much.
Thank you for all the information, I will post 2 1/2 cups for the perfect bread :)
Thank you so much Amy & George!!! Going to try another batch now!
Awesome, enjoy
Just made this as a treat after a morning out in the snow, and it definitely does the trick :) Okay, I made some amendments – only had two bananas and wasn’t prepared to go back into the snow, so halved the recipe, and then couldn’t find a loaf tin so made it in a 7″ cake tin instead, but it’s still delicious banana cake :) Lovely texture and flavour. Saw some of the comments about it staying uncooked in the middle, so after 15 minutes I covered it in foil and left in the oven for another 15 minutes and it’s just perfect. Thank you!
I am so glad you loved it. Banana cake sounds delicious :)
I made this bread for the first time tonight, and it is amazing! The texture is perfect. Thank you! I love your site, and I look forward to trying more of your recipes.
Awesome thank you Kathy. So glad you loved it
Writing this while having a slice fresh out of the oven! Just made this with the addition of pecans and chopped dark chocolate bits…WONDERFUL! Thanks so much for this recipe…have tried about half a dozen Paleo bread recipes and none compare to this!
Thank you so much Dawn :)
Hi George,
I made the bread yesterday, but it didn’t rise. It stayed flat (about an inch high). The only change that I made was that since I had only 2 tbsp of almond butter I added coconut butter. Do you think this was the problem? It was still delicious and it is almost gone, but I wish it was fluffier.
Thanks!
No that doesn’t make any sense. Your baking powder or soda could have not been active
Honestly the best banana bread recipe I’ve ever come across! I make a batch ever Sunday and as much as it pains me to share it, everyone I’ve given a piece to has asked me for the recipe! I usually add walnuts but the loaf that’s on the cooling rack now has both walnuts and coconut flakes in it…. Can’t wait to try a piece…
What kind of almond butter did you use? My Trader Joe’s has raw crunchy, raw creamy, toasted creamy unsalted, toasted creamy salted, etc. Too many choices!
You can use any of them :)
My daughter is severely allergic to all nuts and most seeds…. Is there an alternative to completely replace the nut butters? The nut/seed allergy makes Paleo a whole lot more difficult!!!
Yes of course, use Coconut butter :)
I made this recipe with regular dairy butter and it also worked out great.
Awesome thank you for letting me know Simon
Absolutely delicious. My kids ate it up so fast I barely got a piece. This is going to be a regular recipe at our house now!
Woohoo I love hearing that :)
Awesome. Thank you for your research & sharing your knowledge. Just baked 2 loaves for my USMC son.
This is the best banana bread ever! I love that there’s no added sweeteners and you don’t have to wait for your bananas to overripen. Thank you for a delicious recipe. I’m going out to get some more bananas because I know this loaf won’t last long!
Love your blog by the way and your photos are amazing.
Thank you so much Colleen and this is why it is my favorite recipe too :)
Shame my husband is allergic to banana… Oh well… More for me ;) this is going to be my first recipe I try from this site! So pressures on George ;)
You will love it I promise :)
Hi
When you do one of the variations are we replacing it for tbe bananas? I made this bread it was delicious my kids loved it. Thanks for sharing.
No no no, you never replace the bananas unless I specifically say to
Could I substitute almond meal instead of coconut flour? If so, does the amount stay the same or change? Thanks.
Yes you can and same amount
I don’t do baked often, but when I do… these are exactly the type of ingredients I want to see. Thank you!
Your so welcome Andrea
Hi George
I made this recipe today. I loved how simple it was. I made muffins and added pecans and it is the bomb! I served them for breakfast and everyone loved them. Thank you so much!!
You are so welcome, that sounds amazing
Is it possible to substitute the almond butter for something else? Or leave it our all together?
Susan you can use any nut butter or coconut butter or sunflower seed butter or leave it out :)
Hi George- this really is the best paleo banana bread recipe! I was inspired after listening to you say in a podcast that you could feel ok about eating half the loaf since its just like eating eggs and bananas- anyways I only had one banana on hand so I just cut recipe in 1/4 and it was amazing- even my picky non paleo kids loved it. Thank you! Love your site!
Woohoo so glad you loved it
Hi George,
I’ve been primal/paleo for 6 weeks now (19 lbs lighter and feeling fantastic!) but I’m missing baking so I have got this banana cake in the oven as we speak however it doesn’t look like the one in your pic!! Should it be a runny batter consistency? My mix was quite thick and I had to spread it into the tin – too much coconut flour maybe? Thanks in advance xx
Ps your pancakes were rather yummy too but I think my batter was too runny in this instance !! I shall keep practicing! ××
You should be good like that, sometimes I have to spread mine into the pan as well. Next time you can always add one more egg
Thank you for this recipe! I make it every week! I throw in some finely chopped almond and pecans as well as dried raisins and dates! Delish!! It’s a huge hit and no one can believe it’s Paleo!
Woohoo that is awesome Monica. So glad you all love it
Made muffins (baked in 23 minutes) and added 65% cacoa chocolate chips. Absolutely amazing!
Awesome
Love this recipe- this is my second week in to Paleo and I needed to crave my sweet tooth!
I feel like I am cheating with this- especially because I ate a little more than probably should have – oh well :)
Oh well is right Lauren, I am so glad you loved it
i’ve got two dozen of these beauties baking away in the oven as i type. this will be the third batch in two weeks that i’ve made – my toddler LOVES banana bread and has requested it every day. the first two times, i stuck to the original recipe, but for this third batch i went all out!
i had five bananas and didn’t want to leave the last banana alone, so i used five eggs, 1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. almond butter, 5 tbsp. butter, 1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. coconut flour, 1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, and 8 oz. 100% cacao squares, finely chopped. as for the vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt i just used a bit-of-a-heaping teaspoon/pinch to follow the other adjustments. in our oven, two dozen muffins were done in about 22 minutes.
this is one of the BEST recipes i’ve ever found – thank you so, so much!!!
Your so welcome, I saw the awesome picture on instagram
Very expensive ingredients. It costs $12 for Almond flour, $8 for Almond butter, Not cost effective,
Elaine the recipe calls for coconut flour. Almond flour is optional and it is not that expensive. You can buy almonds at 2.99 or 3.99 a pound and make your own almond flour and butter in minutes
When eating nutritionally dense foods like these, the cost will of course be higher rather than junk grains and cheap over processed foods. When you look at the actual nutrition in this recipe, it is very cost effective, not to mention health effective.
Couldn’t agree more
Amazing! Just made one plain and one with dried cherries, cocoa powder, and dark chocolate chips added. Wow, so good! Thank you so much for sharing your recipes!
You are so welcome :)
Hey just wondering what the nutrition facts are/ serving size is for this. It’s delicious!! Thank you.
Jasmine, I do not calculate nutrition. Somewhere in the comments someone did or you can plug it into fitday.com or myfitnesspal.com
Just curious, do you need to store this in the fridge?
Nope 2-3 days at room temp is fine but the fridge would give you an extra day or two
Dude. This stuff tastes like the real deal! I’m on the sugar detox right now, and I feel like I’m cheating while eating these. :) I made your apple cinnamon cookies last night, too. You have a gift, man. Keep it up!
Thank you so much Sarah, that just made me smile huge. I don’t plan on stopping :)
George, thanks for the great recipe. I make about one a week now so i can have a “bread” to nosh on. One thing i would note. I had a few problems with the glass pan and grease, getting soaked up by the bread and not coming out easily. So i used a metal pan, but more importantly i lined it with parchment paper. Came out easily and still delicious. I make this as french toast at least once a week. Thank you again. I’ve got the Bacon Crock Pot Roast going for tonight.
Awesome tips Larry. Thank you
Love love love this recipe! I just started a paleo diet and im so glad this is both paleo and delicious! I was wondering if you knew how many calories are in one loaf?
Claire so glad you love it. I don’t calculate any nutrition but you can at fitday.com or myfitnesspal.com
Oh no! Have made this before and it is delicious- after putting them in the oven (am trying muffins for portion control this time!) I have turned around to find the melted coconut oil on the side!!! Let’s see how they turnout?!….hmmmm. Thanks for the recipe!
It will be fine :)
Best alternative for those with Nut allergies or just leave out all together?
Use coconut butter or sun butter in place of the almond butter :)
Just made this in muffin form after being led here after your appearance on the Living Low Carb Show/Podcast. Freakin’ awesome and damn easy!! I added nutmeg, chia seeds, walnuts and blueberries. Next up I think I’ll make some of those brownies for my boy to take to watch the football on the weekend. :)
Woohoo, welcome Stacey and I hope you love the brownies as well :)
This was so good! My whole family loved it! I love that no sweetener was needed and that it wasn’t loaded with nut flours. Thank you. I love your website and your recipes.
Thank you so much Linda
My husband LOVES banana bread… probably more than he loves me… LOL! so when I found this recipe for Paleo Banana Bread (now that he is into cross fit and eating paleo), it was a GIGANTIC HIT!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you sooooooooooo much for this awesome recipe!!! We love it at our house – the Hubs, me, and both our little munchkins – all love it! Thank you! :-)
Thank you for commenting Bridgit :) I am so glad he loves this and crossfit and Paleo
I have a question about the variations. I want to do the pumpkin but want to make sure the pumpkin is infant instead of the bananas? Is that right? I don’t have to use banana at all if using pumpkin?
Briana, No you do not take anything out. The substitution states to only add ingredients. You still need 4 bananas. You are using the pumpkin in place of some of the almond butter unless you wanted more pumpkin. Then you would add more and then remove one banana at a time to equal the same consistency
dang it, I wish I had just waited for your reply. I made it with out bananas and there was no flavor at all. The batter was thick and yucky looking too. Oh well, next time I know! Thanks!
Yucky. No no no :(
This is the best recipe ever! Sorry I haven’t written a comment before this cuz I have made this recipe about 6 times already. It’s easy, delicious, sugar-free and my family LOVES it. Even some of their friends who never eat our “crazy” food gobble this one up. Thank you so much for your amazing website and wonderful healthy, grain-free, paleo food.
Thank you so much for taking the time ot leave me a comment Andrea, I appreciate it :)
This is the first banana recipe that I have tried that turned out perfect. After years and years of failed banana bread, muffins, and desserts who knew going paleo would help me find the perfect recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!
That is amazing Theresa, so glad you loved it :)
Great tasting and simple!
Thank you Em
I thought I would give the original recipe a try before making any additions of ingredients (ie. “variations) and it is positively DELICIOUS!!! I’ve been following you for a while and also have your cookbook… Each recipe is a complete success with the family. Many, many thanks!
Thank you so much Dani :)
Turned out great! I used sunbutter since I was out of almond butter. I added dark chocolate chips and walnuts. Definitely a keeper. I also loved that I got to use the last four over ripe bananas and I didn’t have to throw them away.
Awesome Mary, did yours turn green from the sunbutter?
SOOOOOOOOOO good. I love them. Very satisfying. Next time I’m gonna add walnuts or pecans for that banana bread crunch.
Awesome idea Kara :)
Loved it! So easy and delicious to boot! Thanks for another great recipe!
You are so welcome Maryann
Heard your Jimmy Moore podcast with Abel James and had to try this recipe so I made a 1/2 batch this afternoon and it’s amazing. I’m going to make french toast with it in the morning for breakfast (drizzle on melted pastured butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon.)
Next time, I’ll try chocolate chips and coconut flakes and maybe some walnuts. I’ll throw some batter in the waffle iron too, see what happens.
It will work great in the waffle iron :)
Absolutly amazing!!!!!!Also very good when you put it in a pan with some butter (was feeling creative today so figured I would try it)
That sounds like a great idea DZ :)
Amazing banana bread!!! When it was done I was feeling creative so I tossed it in a small fry pan with some butter in it and oh my god it was good. It added a little more flavor but kept the same good banana bread taste like it normally has (This was probably the 15th time making the loaf so I figured what the heck lets try something new.)
haha Liam I am so glad you have made it so many times :)
AH-MAY-ZING!!!!!! Had a pretty hard to beat recipe but it was sweetened with dates and maple syrup. Your recipe is fantastic without ANY added sweetners!Thank you so much :-)
You are so welcome Christy :)
My bananas are green and I don’t wanna wait…. is that ok?!
Yes it is :)
Can I sub the eggs with something else?
There are a few comment about flax and water or applesauce but I haven’t tried any of them
I did the recipe last night and only had two eggs so I put them in and subbed a 1/4 cup of pumpkin for the other two eggs. It came out great!
Awesome Tricia :)
Fantastic bread! Lucky for me, my husband doesn’t like banana bread so I’ve had this with mid-morning coffee all week! Sadly, I’m down to one last piece. I’d make more, but your sweet potato brownies are next on the list.
Sounds like a great problem to have :)
I know why this has lots of comments its so good! I used peanut butter because I didn’t want to wait to blend up some almond butter. I was nervous it was taste to peanutty but no way, it just tasted like yummy wonderful banana bread. I often am leery of coconut flour stuff cause often it just tastes eggy and gets that spongy texture. This bread has won me over, and love that it has no added sweetner! Been looking for good make ahead stuff to take on our family road trip to Yellowstone and this has made the cut.
Awesome Misty. Please promise me you will make it will almond butter :)
This is the first thing of yours I’ve made but it definitely won’t be the last! You’re right, this is the perfect banana bread.
Haha thanks Aaron, enjoy
Just made this recipe today. My life is going to be infinitely better because of the discovery of this recipe. Thank you, Civilized Caveman!
You are so welcome :) thanks for commenting ;)
This recipe is FANTASTIC. Easy to make, and it’s turned out well everytime. My non-paleo friends and family even love it! I added half a cup of unsweetened apple sauce, which made it a little more moist.
Thanks for sharing!
You are so welcome Alex. So glad everyone loved it
Made this just a minute ago and omg …have you been called genius today? well because you are. I love every recipe I have tried from you!
Awesome thank you EllenC
made it again tonight with the cinnamon glaze I saw on another one of you recipes and it’s awesome on this.
So good! I had this for breakfast, and have spicy pineapple chili cooking in the crockpot for dinner! Thanks for making eating well taste so yummy!
I am so glad I came across this recipe. It is by far the best banana bread I have ever had. I made it as a loaf and then again as muffins. I highly recommend it whether you follow Paleo or not.
Thank you so much Cecilia
Hi George
Not sure if my comment ever got sent. I really want to make this banana bread to send to my bf in the navy. I can usually overnight stuff I bake and he will get it within 1-2 days. I was just curious from your experience though how it stays left on the counter? Is this something that would be good to ship to him or is it better if it is left in the refrigerator? I am trying to find the best paleo recipes to send him before he gets deployed again. It is really hard for him living in the barracks to find the right things to eat :(. I think I need to make myself one within the next few days and see how it will stay for him lol. I can’t wait to try it – looks and sounds amazing. Thanks so much.
Yes this would be perfect, I just emailed you back
George, no time for baking this morning so I made these into pancakes- p.h.e.n.o.m.e.n.a.l!
Like, omg, these things rocked our morning! Thanks, get through those separation classes so we can have MORE of YOU! Xoxo
That sounds awesome Sally and I am working on it
I second what everyone else is saying! Awesome bread! I am trying to convert to a full time paleo, but still find myself craving donuts and other crap. I would gladly eat this instead of a donut!! I think I will try a banana nut zucchini bread next. Thanks for the recipe !
Your so welcome Eric. Keep up the awesome work
Thank you soooo much for sharing this gem of a recipe. The banana bread was so delicious. It’s going to be a regular at our house. I’m new to paleo and so I’m looking forward to checking out and trying your other recipes!
So glad you loved it Sofi. I hope you love many more :)
Just made this delicious banana bread! I posted it on my FB page so that I can share the joy of this recipe with all of my friends. Keep up the great work George!
Thank you so much Chih
Hi George. I am dying to make this banana bread. It sounds like I am going to be in heaven. I was curious how long it might hold up left out of the fridge (and still taste amazing :)). I would love to ship it to my friend in the navy. I normally am able to ship overnight and he gets it the next day or the day after. I try to send him things paleo (well the ones that turn out) as often as I can…before he gets deployed again. Do you think this is something that would travel well, or is it better kept in the fridge. If so than maybe I will just have to wait to make it whenever he can come see me.
I have had it last 3-4 days with no problem. You will be able to ship it I think.
Wow! I just made this and it is beyond delicious. Thanks you! So easy too. I love being able to throw everything in the food processor and be done. I added some walnuts to make it more traditional, and it gave it a nice little crunch.
So glad you loved it Katie :)
Made this last night. Pretty sure it’s the best banana bread I have ever had. Thanks!
You are so welcome Bethany :)
So I didn’t believe that this would really be that good. I am fairly new to Paleo and this was my second “sweet” thing I made. I had tried two different types of pancakes, one was tossed and the other was good but eggy. But I made this banana bread yesterday and it was moist, sweet, and tasty. Even my 8 yr old carb loving, sugar fiending son liked it and it didn’t even have chocolate chips in it which is what he is used to. I’m was very impressed by the texture. I thought it would be dry but like I said it was very moist. And as someone suggested it was really good toasted. It was nice to not have eggs for breakfast for once. Oh and I normally don’t like nut flavored baked goods but you couldn’t really taste the almond butter which I liked. It just tasted like really banana-y bread. Thanks!
You are so welcome Zynnia :) So glad it was a hit
Hey there, glad I ran into this recipe. I’m not paleo, but want to make a more healthy banana bread. Can you use regular flour instead coconut? Also, is there a regular ingredient that I can substitute for the almond butter?
I have never used regular flour so I don’t know. You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter but I don’t recommend it. Please just try it as is
Please let me know how you like it with plantains
It was so good and so easy! Moist delicious just all around good! I’m not a huge banana fan but I love plantain so it was a perfect substitution! I also love that the recipe has no added sugar :)
George, these were A-Mazing! I am definitely making these again. Yum! Thank you!
You are so welcome Kimberly
I made this bread and it was super easy and tasty.. I made no changes and I love the fact that there are no sweeteners! I will make this again and again!
Awesome Kemena, hope you try some of the variations as well
This bread is delicious – about to bake another loaf right now! Thanks for all your recipes!!!
Enjoy :)
George, I am in awe of this recipe. We’ve been meaning to try it since you posted it and have just never gotten around to it.
The kids helped me make it just a little bit ago. We turned the batter in mini-muffins and b/c we had extra batter after filling the pan, used the extra in a “whoopie pie” tin. They sprinkled a few mini Enjoy Life choco chips on top of some…turned out HEAVENLY!
It was so fluffy and the rise was perfect. I actually like these better than any “regular” banana bread recipe.
We adore you in this house…the kids always get excited when I show them your new recipes or pictures.
Thank you so much for this one!
You are so welcome, I am so glad you and the kids loved it
This is my go to banana bread recipe, replacing the one I had from my grandma, delicious, but full of stuff that makes me feel dad. I do almost always make the version with pumpkin, and add whatever nuts I have on hand. I LOVE that there’s no honey or maple syrup– just bananas for sweetness. Turns out great every time.
Awesome Christine, I am so glad you love it
Just came across this blog/website this morning while scrolling facebook and everyone was mentioning you as there favorite food blogger, needless to say I checked it out! Honestly, I was just looking around and came across this recipe and I couldn’t believe I had everything already in the pantry :) so I tried it, and it’s AMAZING!!! I added walnuts to mines- as this is how I remember my granma cooking it for me, my home smells just as good!! I am new to Paleo living and letting go of sugar and bread has been by far the hardest, so thank you so much for a old favorite, that’s quick and easy with the Paleo twist. I’m hooked!!!
Keep’em coming :)
Awesome Keisha, thanks for commenting :)
Wow. I just made this last night, and have to say this is amazing. I didn’t happen to have any nut butter, so I thought maybe a little bit of extra coconut oil and a tablespoonful of almond flour would do just as well too. It turned out suuuper moist, soft, rich in taste and yet perfectly sliceable! Next time I think there’ll be no need for the extra coconut oil at all.. What most surprised me was how it rose in the oven, as the paleo breads I tried before definitely did not.
Actually, my hubby thought this would make an excellent bundt cake with some soft dates and spices added :) The banana alone makes it so cakishly sweet. Thank you! Definitely one of my new favorites.
Awesome Ana, that bundt cake sounds like a great idea :)
This recipe gets a HUGE thumbs up from my family (even my picky 6 yr. old). No one could believe there wasn’t any sugar added to the recipe. I substituted almond flour for the coconut flour ( its what i had in the pantry) and it turned out incredible! I topped it with a sprinkle of chopped pecans, too.
We recently switched over to a paleo lifestyle after my husband was diagnosed with stage 1 heart disease ( partial blockage in his coronary arteries). He just turned 40. Cardiologist says that all the damage is reversible, with moderate exercise and a paleo/primal diet. So we are all paleo now as a family for the rest of our lives. THANK YOU for making the transition an easy one with delicious recipes like this one!
First off Jenny, shake your doctors hand. That is amazing advice and makes me happy. Second, he is right and you guys will kick this things ass. I look forward to reading more of your comments :)
I just found your recipe…I’m actually trying to eat less dairy too…so today I’m going to try making this with Flax eggs (1 tbl flax meal to 3 tbl warm h20) ..I have sunbutter that isn’t great by itself, so I’ll try a batch with that, otherwise I only have peanut butter in the house right now, so that will be the next batch. Thanks for putting together recipes.
Your welcome Maureen. The sun butter is amazing in this but I would use eggs. I do not consider them dairy as they do not cause the same reactions dairy does.
I used a bit of sunbutter (because I only had a little almond butter left!) and totally forgot that sunbutter will react with baking soda (or maybe powder) to turn your loaf a bit green. It was tasty and a bit of a science experiement. The banana bread was a perfect snack to share on this past weekend’s ski trip! Thanks for the recipe!
Your welcome and I love using sun butter to scare people, still tastes amazing :)
I made this last night in four mini loaf pans. I knew if I made one large one I would end up eating it all :-)
As it is I ate half of one of them. Then this morning I tried toasting four sliced. OMG……..Absolutely fantastic! I topped each slice with some Ghee. You really must try this toasted!
Thank you plum. Even if I make small batches I eat them all lol
I just made this recipe, but I made muffins instead of bread. I added a scant half cup of shredded coconut to be fun, and I’m so happy with the way they turned out. Even my non-Paleo husband likes them! Thanks for the awesome recipe(s); keep them coming!
Oh thats awesome Jessica. Keep making these for him and he will come around ;)
They didn’t even last 3 days! He ate most of them! Awesome recipe-I’m trying your blueberry espresso brownies next (but maybe after he leaves for the weekend). :) Hehehe! You rock!
Haha thats a good problem to have :) Hope you love the brownies :)
I thought these were delicious! The recipe worked out really well, though it might have been even better if I hadn’t substituted the baking powder for a second teaspoon of baking soda. Regardless – fantastic! I’m not proud of this but I ate half the batch in one day. >.<
My brother, on the other hand, ate one right out of the oven, said "This is terrible," and then ate another one immediately afterward. Make of that what you will.
Haha sounds like he thought it was terrible, eating two haha
Awesome May, hope you both love it
That should be 5 stars!!! Didn’t cooperate from my phone.
Delicious! I made the muffins the first time, but the bread today. I definitely prefer it as a bread for some reason! Used my new Parrish Magic Line pan I bought on amazon and the recipe actually made 2 loaves!
Oh Laurie I am so glad you loved it :)
Amazing. That’s the best way i can describe these. I made them as muffins to bring to work. No one believed that they had no added sugar and were gluten free. So delicious. Rave reviews. And the ingredients are so flexible. These will be a staple in my house!
Awesome April. Thank you for leaving me a comment
Lots of info on it out there. For me I’m lactose intolerant with anything but grass fed butter. It also causes lots of inflammation in most
Do you know how long this will stay “fresh”/good for? And do you store it in the fridge or room temp?
Christine, I store mine in the fridge and it should last about 3-4 days but you can also freeze it and it will last much longer
This may be a silly questions, but with the variations, do you add them to the banana and nut butter base? Thanks.
Yes you only take something out if it says to
Thank you for this recipe! It was tasty, easy, and I was amazed that it didn’t need any sweetner!
Awesome. So glad you enjoyed it. Your welcome
Can you sub almond flour for coconut flour?
You sure can
Cool….that was my question. Am making the pumpkin/walnut variation and didn’t know if anything was needing to be cut or reduced. Thanks!
Very good recipe. My husband, who does NOT like banana anything, had 2 muffins right from the oven!
Also, on 2nd go at this recipe, used the only bananas I had–frozen. Used 2 it was still very delicious!
Not as much of a banana taste. Yum!
Awesome Mary thanks for letting me know
Can it be made with sunbutter?
Yes it sure can
This is by far THE best Paleo Banana Bread that I have tried!! Well done! It is fantastic! Thank you.
I put butter on it and toasted it in the broiler. Yummy warm and toasted on the edges. Delicious!
That’s how I eat mine Maggie :) so glad you loved it
I have to say this was delicious. I’ve made many paleo recipes and the ones that are baked are not so great. Usually, too grainy. This is delicious and will go great with tea! I haven’t tried to “french toast” this yet, but would have to say, if someone is going to try that to just brush the egg on top and then use the broiler or toaster oven. I think soaking it would make it fall apart.
Do you have the nutritional information for this recipe?
I make the french toast with this the traditional way, I just cut thicker slices. It is great with tea, so enjoy it :) I do not calculate nutrition on any recipes but you can easily plug it into fitday.com or myfitnesspal.com
I didn’t toast it in the toaster….. I had an accident and broke it, but I wanted it with eggs and bacon, mostly cause you post some many bacon pictures! Back to original subject, I sometimes td toast in the oven, so I put. Some on a baking tray and toasted it in the oven and it was good! And my three year old ate it ( three year olds are the worst critics) so it was good!
Thank you :)
Re: your toasting question in the weekly email– I haven’t toasted the banana bread solo, but I have used it to make your French toast, frozen leftovers and then toasted that. I actually happen to prefer it this way instead of fresh. The crispy edges are nummy. I know that doesn’t answer your question, but thought I’d share.
Thanks Elle. I will try that
This is CRAZY good!! Thanks so much! Love all your recipes
Awesome so glad you loved it and your welcome
Silly me I use silicone muffin pans and loaf pans. Is this a no no? If not what changes should I make to the cooking time please?
You can use silicon just fine :)
Thanks I did make them in the muffin pan. They taste amazing! They took the full 30 minutes and stuck to the sides, not burnt just gooey. Had to wait until they were cold before gently removing them from the pan. They are very very moist. I did grease the pan. Anything that I can do to make them firm up a bit next time? Followed your recipe exactly BTW. Thanks for all your super recipes!!
If you want them to firm up you can bake a little longer or maybe leave an egg out
This is CRAZY good!!! Thanks so much. Love all of your recipes.
Thank you Carmen :)
I have wanted to bake a banana bread for some time, and for some reason was afraid of it. I’m not a baker, at all!!! This was sooooo incredibly easy and absolutely delicious. I could not get over how moist it was. My mother, who is not paleo, loved it as well.
So awesome. Congrats on overcoming the baking blues. Hope you make this again
Wow, this recipe was incredibly easy to prepare and delicious… My husband and I are new to eating Paleo, though I haven’t had any grains for two years. I still am reeling at how wonderful this tasted, even my daughter who is not paleo loved it! Thanks for the great recipe, can’t wait to try others from your site!
Thank you so much for stopping by Mona. I hope you love many more
Hi, does this have to be made in a GLASS loaf pan? I have a Pampered Chef stone loaf pan; however, I don’t want to make the bread in the stone & have it be a flop. TIA! ;)
It doesn’t have to no. That is what I used so just adjust cooking time for your pan
I made this yesterday-it’s awesome. Most paleo breads I’ve made have been dry and I’ve had to add honey or butter on them to eat it, but this bread doesn’t need either. I didn’t have an actual bread pan, so I made it like brownies and it only needed to be in the oven about 35-40 minutes. Super easy and I’ll definitly make this again!
Awesome Kathleen. I like it Paleo banana bread brownies
This recipe is awesome! One of the few paleo treat recipes that I make that my husband, who is non-paleo, will actually eat and likes. Thanks George!
You are so welcome Kim
Hey – Just made this. It is very good, but a little on the overly moist side. I used ghee instead of butter or coconut oil and the bananas were pretty large. Could that have made a difference. Also used organic almond butter which is very oily. Thoughts? It took about an hour to cook, but was still spongy (almost the consistency of spoon bread) Otherwise, it is very good. Thinking it will firm up by morning!
Justin this recipe by nature stays pretty moist and spongy. There isn’t really much to absorb the moisture but the oily almond butter definitely could have exacerbated the problem
My bread did not turn out so good, the middle was runny, and after 20 more minutes I dumped it on cooling rack and it fell apart. Almost not done, and mine didn’t taste very good. I used frozen bananas, coconut oil, and almond butter. Have any tips??
Yes the frozen bananas did it. You can’t use frozen bananas, they have to be fresh and you may need to check your oven temperature
I just made this into 16 muffins. I added just a tiny bit of dark chocolate chips and pecans. My 4 and 6 year old already ate 7 AFTER they ate dinner. I am excited to use these in their lunchboxes! Thank you for a simple and delicious, HEALTHY recipe!
You are so welcome, I am so glad they all loved it :)
was that 16 MINI muffins or regular size muffins?
I don’t know, I have not made it into muffins at all :)
Made this recipe this morning and my family couldn’t stop eating it!! Thank you for sharing :)
You are so welcome
It’s in the oven right now!! Can’t wait for my paleo resistent boyfriend to try this!!! Thanks for all your wonderful recipes I (we) have enjoyed all that I have tried so far!! Keep em coming!!
Woohoo Leah, hope he loves this too
I was craving a good banana bread recipe that wouldn’t give me a gut ache from all the sugar & gluten and this is AMAZING! I used coconut oil and made them into muffins and I honestly can’t believe how moist and delicious these are (I’m already eating my third lol). The recipe was SO simple, I had to re read it a few times to make sure I wasn’t missing anything because it came together so quick! This will be a new staple in our home for sure!!
Awesome Becky, that was my hope when making it :)
George-the bread is amazing!! After being grain free for a year, it was great to have awesome tasting bread and know it is healthy for me! One question….any chance I can sub out the eggs and still get the same result?
You might be able to. Read the comments I think a few people have
Thank you so much. Have a great day
These are AMAZING!!! The only thing I did different was use sun butter instead of the almond and made them muffins.. I’ve tried just about every paleo muffin out there and nothing comes close! Thanks for the recipe :)
I have done that many times. I love them that way :)
Delicious. I’m going to make this mandatory for my bodybuilders who think that all about exercise and eating is to do with “less calories”. For a long time, I’ve wondered what it might be to bake muffins right at home. With your excellent guide, this is happening sooner than I expected!
Looks delicious. Can’t wait to try this out over the weekend.
Made this as muffins for Valentine’s Day for my paleo babies (paleo babies need a treat every now and again). I used the coconut oil for butter sub and subbed out nut butter for sunflower seed butter (the good stuff, no added creepies). Topped with whipped coconut cream with a few raspberries squashed in to make it pink and they are CRAZY for them. Awesome recipe!
That sounds delicious, want to share haha. So glad you enjoyed
It mentions “cup” how much is a cup?
What specifically are you talking about?
I love this banana bread! I make it once a week, and I’ve let my non paleo friends\coworkers try it and they like it too! Thanks so much for sharing! -Jessica L
You are so welcome
So, before I attempt to make this someday when I have free time, I’d like to ask a question first! I don’t have coconut flour, and have no idea where to find it near me, is there a way where I can substitute it with a different flour, like whole wheat? I feel as though a 1/2 cup of flour isn’t enough for this recipe and would make a small pan of bread. I might be wrong though!
Jennifer, make it like it is written, the flour doesn’t make the bread, it absorbs some moisture of the eggs. You can use almond or pecan flour if you want. I can’t recommend any others since I do not and have never used them.
I checked into the price of coconut flour and its expensive! Is there any other flour I can use instead? Will reg flour work if I don’t want to make it gluten free?
Coconut flour isn’t expensive if you get it from tropical traditions. Their bag is 2.2 lbs and goes a LONG way. I would recommend almond flour or leave it out completely but since I have NEVER cooked with traditional flour I would say no
I’m sure this is going to be a dumb question, but when you make any of the variations do you still use all 4 bananas? I LOVE banana bread and can’t wait to try this recipe
Yes you do unless I say not to
Thanks for that advice. I made the banana bread today, it was amazing !! Might have to hide this from the hubby or I’m never going to get a slice !! It was so moist, and easy to slice. Definitely making this again. I rate it 5 stars (- I can’t get the little stars below to light up)
Ah thank you so much Ros
Made this yesterday using coconut butter rather than nut butter (mainly just to see if I could substitute it for almond butter) and it is amazing. I now have a healthy addition to my son’t school lunchbox (school is totally nut-free) and we all love it. It’s even more delicious with a spoonful of coconut butter on top. Thanks, George!
Your welcome
Hi – this sounds delicious! How long does the bread last for? It sounds like just the thing to take on an upcoming 5-day hike, and if it lasts for a few days that would be brilliant. Will be testing it out this weekend in any case. Thanks
I have had A load last for 4 days but never tested beyond that
This banana bread is the BEST I have ever tasted. Easy to make with excellent results. I have tried so many recipes for Paleo banana bread and all of them are either too moist, too dry, too crumbly, too oily, and not too nice. This was going to be my last attempt at banana bread – and I’m so glad I tried it. The whole family loves it. There is never any to make the French toast that I wanted to try. We eat it as bread, dessert, a quick snack, either with fruit or something savoury. You are a genius! Thank you so much for this recipe.
Thank you Sandra. I am so glad you and everyone In the family loves it
Fantastic banana bread – in fact the best because it’s guiltfree and soooo yummy! Moist and light. And amazingly sweet for zero sweeteners. Impressed. Thank you for sharing such an awesome recipe. Will make this regularly. :)
Awesome Jayne. I hope you try some variations as well :)
This is the best banana bread I have tried! I love that it is not too sweet, but next time I am going to throw in a handful of dark chocolate chips! Yum. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
I love it with chocolate chips and some lime
Great taste! So sweet and filling. I’m pairing it with a homemade hazelnut spread.
however I wouldn’t recommend to remove the bread from pan while piping hot, because when i did, the bread collapsed and broke in pieces. I guess it needed to cool in the pan. I had to put the bread back into the pan, press it and stick into the oven again ahaha. I Will definitely try again! Keep up the good work!
Thank you Lorella, it still tastes good crumbled lol
It does! It just turned out a bit erm, ugly. But the next batch will better for sure :)
Bummer. We tried making this recipe and it dried out and crumbled on the outside and wasn’t cooked in the middle. We’re crumbling up and having it with coconut milk tomorrow. Any suggestions on the ratios and cooking temperatures?
I would check your oven temp. After 600 comments that is the only complaint I have
Did you use a metal pan by any chance? I use one and have found it works best to reduce the oven temp to 325 and bake it for 50 minutes to an hour (insert a knife in the middle, when it comes out clean it’s done). This way it does not get too crispy and gets cooked all the way through. It is AWESOME recipe (thanks, George!) – totally worth playing around with it until you get it right!
I have not but thank you
Any idea how many normal-sized muffins this recipe makes? Wondering if I should cut it in half… Thanks!
Pretty sure it is 12
Dear George,
OH MY GOD. These are AMAZING. I ended up getting a little bit more than 12 muffins, but I only have one muffin pan, so I put the rest in a small pyrex bowl and made one giant muffin haha
I used coconut oil instead of butter and almond flour (had to add an extra 1/4 cup because my batter was a little runny) instead of coconut flour. Oh, and 1 cup of Enjoy Life chocolate chips!
YUM!
Thanks for another great recipe! :)
Your so welcome
For the muffins, how long did you let them cook? I plan on making muffins and freezing half of the batch for later.
Thanks!! :)
Read the comments above, there are a bunch but I never made them into muffins so I am unsure
Followed recipe for bread to make for the French toast.
Bread alone was good. But a bit dense.
Alone would have been fine, but to make the French
Toast, not so good. What do you suggest?
Less almond butter perhaps? Loved the recipe
Though. Will Definatley make again!
I have no idea what to recommend if I do not know what you didn’t like about it. You are the only one who hasn’t enjoyed so I am at a loss.
This is by FAR the BEST banana bread I’ve ever had/made. It was delicious, moist, just sweet enough and sliced really well. Thank you!
Your so welcome Jade
This recipe looks amazing. A few questions:
Did you use store-bought baking powder or a baking soda/cream of tartar combination as a substitute? All the baking powders I’ve encountered in stores have some cornstarch.
Alternatively, can this recipe be made with just the baking soda to avoid the baking powder issue?
I make my own baking powder just like you said. I haven’t tried it without so I don’t know
Great recipe! used ripe bananas, added 1/4 cup shredded coconut and substituted 3/4 c almond meal for the coconut flour. Cooked in a metal pan, took 45 mins, 340degrees convection.
Sounds awesome Carol :)
This is my go-to recipe for Banana Bread. I was surprised at how sweet the bread was from just the bananas. I followed your recipe the way it was written. I do find it quite dense, but found the toaster crisped the sliced bread perfectly.
*****5 stars to all the recipe’s I’ve tried off your website :D
Thank you so much Susan
Loved the recipe. Made as directed using the 1/4 cup almond butter and 1/2 cup pumpkin(only because I happened to have pumpkin in the fridge) variation and added 2 dates for about the same reason. Better texture than I expected. Oh, and I only had 3 large bananas instead of 4 but they are still really good. Thank you!
p.s. I would give it an additional half star if I could for a total of 4.5!
So why not 5 stars. What could make it better? I am just curious :)
This is the best banana bread I have ever had, period. I used coconut oil instead of butter (dairy intolerant), and made muffins–awesome beyond belief! I am looking to make another batch tomorrow. One comment, my muffins only took 22 minutes to cook, and my mini muffins 14 mins. Thanks!
Awesome thanks for the time hacks :)
My daughter fed us some of your banana bread and we were amazed by how delicious it was. What was even more astounding was that it could be made without wheat flour and and still have such a beautiful texture. I am now sold on coconut flour! Thank you for your wonderful contribution to healthy baking. I look forward to exploring more of your website.
Oh awesome Chris. Enjoy your baking
My son is Celiac and Diabetic. So I am looking for kid-friendly, low-carb, gluten-free recipes (not too much to ask, is it?) ;-P This recipe is awesome looking!! Can you tell me the carbohydrates in this by any chance?
I don’t know. Someone commented above. Just plug the recipe into myfitnesspal.com or fitday.com
This might be my favorite recipe ever found online – it’s so easy and delicious. I made the orange-cranberry variation twice, and then I tried a lower-fat/higher protein version of the blueberry chocolate (all as muffins, not bread) and they’ve all been absolutely delicious. In the lower-fat version I replaced the butter with an equal amount of unsweetened applesauce, and replaced half the recommended cocoa powder with protein powder (I used vanilla but I’m sure chocolate would be great too). I meant to replace some of the eggs with egg whites but I forgot. The modified version doesn’t have that lovely buttery taste of course, but a nice option for those watching calories. Usually when I change more than one thing in a recipe it’s a huge fail, but this is so great it seems to hold up to any number of modifications. THANK YOU for such a versatile and tasty recipe!
Your so welcome Ginger
Make this all the time, everyone loves it!
Thank you Josi
Oh no, I got almond meal instead of coconut flour… will it still turn out OK?
YES it will. I have done that too
This was incredible! I posted it to our gyms Nutrition Facebook page. May I also link it in our website’s blog?
Of course, please just post the link and not the whole recipe
Amazing!! Made this bread a few days ago and it was incredible. Could not believe how sweet it tasted without any maple syrup or honey in the recipe. Took a few slices and made the French toast with a little maple syrup on the side, my 14 year old son who also paleos can’t stop asking for it. I’m in the process of making another loaf now! Thanks so much George, I’m looking forward to trying more of your recipes.
Oh that is awesome Cindy. Thank you so much
Loved these because they were super easy to make! I made them into muffins. I’ve now made the recipe twice, but I have to say that I can taste too much of the baking soda/powder. I actually wasn’t sure if I made it correctly the first time, so I made it again and still can taste the soda/powder. Maybe next time, I’ll cut those amounts in half. Otherwise, they were fantastic! Even my non-Paleo friends enjoyed them!
Connie, that is the first time I have heard of that problem out of a couple hundred comments. Just try reducing both by half and if they rise enough you are good :)
Try leaving the batter on the counter for 10 mins before putting into the oven. This will activate the bs/bp and perhaps solve the taste issue you’ve been having.
After reading all these awesome comments raving about how delicious this bread is, I am very tempted to load all 3 kids up in the car and go to the grocery store, in the snow, to get the ingredients to make it!
Liz that would be a worthwhile trip :)
I’m pre-diabetic and so I’m supposed to be careful with the amount of bananas I eat. I wondered if there is another bread that would work for French Toast that does not have the banana?
Georgene I am not sure. I do not have one but you can replace the bananas with some pumpkin puree or maybe some homemade applesauce
Quick, easy and yuuuummyy!! Will be making this again. A lot. :)
Awesome Jessica, this is my favorite recipe
OK so I JUST made this and totally forgot the coconut flour…these still turned out great! Kind of like a souffle. I had a mixed batch in a loaf pan which, since it was smaller, about a dozen mini-muffins. Well – my kids just devoured the mini-muffins totally believing it was a dessert bread. I’ll certainly try again the right way but I’m keeping the no-coconut-flour version around as well.
Yes Kmuray that works as well as many people have made that mistake. I am so glad you and your kids loved it
I just made this today for the first time and it is SO good!! I made them into muffins so I can grab one in the morning with breakfast or on my way to class. I have been craving some baked goodies but dont have any almond flour on hand so this was perfect! I love having the option of picking recipes from your blog and your cookbook! Loving them both! :)
Thank you so much Nikki. I hope you love other recipes so much
Hi there! Just wanted to give your recipe a shout out (whoot!). I tried *another* Paleo banana bread recipe, and this one took the cake..errrr..banana bread. So good :)
Woohoo, so glad you loved it :)
You are so welcome. Hope you loved them :)
Quick question about the orange/cran variation – zest of the whole orange and then dice it and add it to the mix? Did I read that right?
Can’t wait to try this!! Just came across cranberries that need to be used and said to my roommate literally an hour ago “I need to use these.” Yay! Now a great recipe!
Yes Mandy you are correct
I just finished making a batch. It took me a few minutes to figure out and correct why the batter was so dry…(I forgot the eggs). When they finally finished baking the muffins were perfect. I’m looking forward to sharing them at work. It’s nice to finally be able to contribute a healthy snack alternative.
Awesome Circe. The eggs are kind of important lol
I found you via juli over at paleomg and I’m glad i did. Your recipes look amazing! Im ready to make this bread right now!
Come let me know how much you love it :)
Dear caveman,
I am so excited about this bread!! It’s in the oven and I am going to eat it with chili Colorado! The batter tasted amazing! I used greenish bananas and followed the recipe as shown. It smells so good! Only 20 more mins…
Thank you,
Michelle
I hope you love it and it pairs amazing with your chili :)
Made this today, with 5 bananas, 5 eggs and heaping amounts of the other ingredients (I had the opposite problem you did- 5 bananas that needed to go, NOW). I used an 8 x 8 metal pan, topped it with unsweetened shredded coconut and baked it for 35 minutes. Bueno! Thanks for the recipe!
PS- A funny side note: as I type this comment, there is an ad on the bottom of your page that states, “Cut down a bit of stomach fat every day by never eating these 5 foods” accompanied by a picture of a banana. :)
Haha sometime those google ads are funny lol
Hey there. Looking at moving toward Paleo but having some difficulties. My daughter can’t process anything coconut; flour, milk, oil, anything. Would I be able to sub the coconut flour with almond flour for this? Thanks so much. Your recipes are great!!
You sure can Nicole :) or pecan flour
Great!!! Thanks so much George :)
Is this recipe in your book?
Not yet Jane but it will be once I do an update
Made this Monday night and took it to the office. It was a real hit! The only thing I did differently was to use peanut butter since I was out of the almond butter (remedied that already for the next batch). It was so tasty! It’s my new favorite.
Awesome. It is so much better with almond butter :)
I cant help but feel guilty eating this! Its cake! surely it cant be ok?! Delicious and amazing!
How can you feel guilty when it is only 4 eggs, 4 bananas, and 1/2 cup almond butter in the whole recipe? It is good for you
I know- gobsmacked!!! if I wanted to go chocolately how much cocoa powder would you add?
I would say about 1/2 cup
I made this with a cup of blueberries added, as muffins; I got 15 muffins. My toddler loved them amd they freeze well :)
So awesome, so glad you both loved them
Ohhhkay, the banana bread was amazing!! I think this recipe is taking the paleo world by storm. I see people making it/posting photos of it almost every day on my instagram. Well done Caveman George!! DELISH!!!
Quick question, mine got a little dark/almost burn on top. Do you think my oven was to hot? .. It was still fine with me because I was able to taste test during the cooking process as I pulled off the over done pieces off to eat. Any thoughts on how to avoid this for my next time baking this one?
I would move it lower in the oven and maybe check your oven temp with an external thermometer
I have now made this bread 3 times! I love it! Thanks so much for sharing and creating!!
You are so welcome. Thank you for enjoying and commenting :)
And since you asked, the last photo is my fav: The b-bread sorta looks like its smiling at us!
Haha thanks Larry
I cant believe how perfect this bread is! right on! im gonna make it a million times!
I hope you love it more every time
George,
“You is amazing.” Your paleo passion just jumps off the (web) page.
This banana bread has a total of 40 total carbs– TOTAL! That’s crazy! And what a joy to have SOMETHING/ANYTHING like a bread again. (Paleo doesn’t give you much to put PB or jelly on.)
Once again, you’ve outdone yourself.
Please don’t get tired of experimenting; too many of us rely on you. You so deserve to make ton$ on your new recipe book.
Thanks man.
BTW: LOVED the crock pot pork shoulder recipe. Opened up a new world of flavor.
Thank you so much Larry. You just made my night
PHENOMENAL!! I can’t believe it. I used real butter, next time will use coconut oil. Is there a huge difference between the two as far as the taste/consistency of the bread??
No the butter or oil won’t change much
These are amazing! I’m not even a banana fan and these were awesome. They were just sweet enough and helped me kick my dark chocolate craving. Thanks for sharing – love your recipes!
You are so welcome, thank you so much
Fantastic! It’s so easy to make. My kids love to help make it and then of course EAT it.
Thats awesome, I love when kids can help :)
can I freeze the bread?
Yes you can
These are awesome! I made them into muffins. I put a little bit of Tropical Traditions coconut cream on them for “frosting” for my kids. They loved it. Thanks for the recipe.
Yummy
Just got ours out of the oven and it’s delicious! I normally HATE bananas but this was some of the best paleo baking I’ve done. Thank you so much! Can’t wait to share the recipe (and eat the rest)! :-)
Woohoo Melanie, so glad you loved it :)
OHMYGOODNESS!!! This is by far the best paleo recipe for banana bread that I have ever come across. It’s moist, it’s delicious and has such a nice, springy bread-like quality to it. And I did use peanut butter because we were all out of almond butter, so it was peanut butter-banana flavored–YUMM!! I made 12 muffins, which baked up beautifully, then spread on some raw honey and grass-fed butter and they were divine. My 4 year old keeps asking for thirds and fourths! Haha! Thank you!!
Woohoo, use almond butter next time or maybe pecan butter and it will blow your socks off
I made this for the first time this morning and LOVED it! It really satisfies my craving for sweets and carbs. I will make it often. My family however thought it was kind of dry. I don’t mind because I drink it with milk but any tips on how I can make it moister? I think I could have baked it for a shorter time and I might try adding another egg or two?
Just baking for a shorter time will do the trick
This is my first time ever making a paleo bread. And while it is pretty good, it seems really doughy to me. Is that normal with paleo breads or did I do something wrong, like not cook it long enough? I cooked it about 56 minutes and a knife came out clean when I poked it in….
Krista, paleo breads are completely different than traditional breads. I am not sure what you mean by doughy but have you tasted it?
Just LOVE this recipe-just want to let you know-I turned it into muffins and it is just perfect! Thank you! Used it everyday during my 21dsd!
Awesome thank you Darlene
I found and tried this recipe this morning, and it was seriously amazing. You don’t know just how much this has saved me; I’m 5 1/2 months pregnant and have been doing my best to stick to a pale/primal diet, and lately I’ve just been wanting something sweet and bread-like to have with my morning coffee. I made this into muffins, and they just hit that spot I’ve been wanting so badly lately! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
You are sooooo welcome. I am glad I could help. Best of luck with your pregnancy and not eating them all in one sitting :)
OMG. It’s good, it’s good, it’s oh, so good. Made this tonight with sunflower butter (daughter has severe nut allergy) and gluten free, non dairy dark chocolate chips. Is it bad that I didn’t even slice it, just started eating it with a fork? *sigh* heaven
Haha that is amazing. Did it turn green too cause of the sunbutter?
It did turn green…..but green has gotten an unfair shake when it comes to food
This banana bread is incredible! I have to admit that I was very skeptical since it has no added sugar but my husband and I were blown away! I even forgot to add the almond butter and it was still terrific! Thanks CCC!!!
You are so welcome Erin, so glad you both loved it
Love this recipe, too! Will be trying this out soon!
I have been striving to eat Paleo as much as possible. I find it easier if I eat food I liked before but just prepare it the Paleo way. This banana bread is very good and a nice breakfast item or as a night treat.
Awesome Keith. So glad you like it
I just started Paleo/clean dieting and have lost 5 pounds in the first 5 days! It is truly an amazing way of eating. I was looking for something like this though… I’m an endurance athlete training for the Boston Marathon in May and I think mentally and physically for my regular high mileage weeks I need the bread in my diet and extra good carbs. This is perfect! I did add honey but I’m sure it’s great without it! Thanks again. I plan on trying everything!
I hope you LOVE everything. Keep on enjoying this bread and good luck on the marathon
YUM!! This is so good! My kids (ages 5 and 3) said it’s the best banana bread they’ve ever had! Goodbye old recipe, this one is here to stay!
Woohoo, thanks Pam. So glad you all loved it :)
Just wanted to stop by and say THANK YOU for this recipe! My sister-in-law passed it on to me. I was eating a mostly Paleo diet before I became pregnant in July of last year but pregnancy, most especially the first 13 weeks of morning/all-day sickness turned all of my clean eating upside-down. Now going into my third trimester I’m finally starting to crave clean/whole foods again, but I do still like baked treats! The drawback of traditional muffins and breads (for me, during pregnancy, at least) is that they make me feel icky after I eat them (indigestion, reflux – grains and sugar!). I made your recipe into muffins and I could eat half a pan without blinking. They cause no unpleasant side effects and they taste delicious. New breakfast for preggo! : ) Thanks!
Oh I am so glad you found this recipe and it is helping. Best of luck with your pregnancy and keep up the awesome work :)
WOW!!! I made this and it is insanely delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
You are so welcome
I have been eating paleo for months now, but was struggling finding something that I could eat for breakfast. Unfortunately, I hate most things breakfast, especially eggs. I tried this recipe last week, and it saved my life! I made the loaf on Sunday night, and then had two pieces a day for the entire week. Thank you for sharing this, and I can’t wait to try more of your amazing recipes!
Oh that is awesome Ali, I am so glad you found something that works amazing for you :)
This morning we made waffles out of these, reducing the amount of coconut flour to 1/4 c. but keeping everything else the same. We added some chopped pecans at the end and spooned it into our Belgian waffle maker. It made 8 good-sized waffles, which were the best waffles I’ve ever had, either before or after I ditched grains for good. Thank you for this recipe!
I am going to have to give that a try, thanks so much :)
I can’t believe how sweet these are without sugar! I am on week 3 of the 21dsd so I found this recipe at a great time.
Oh awesome Sally, keep up the good work
This looks very yummy but a quick question -is baking powder paleo? Or are there some that are considered paleo? If you don’t use it what else could you use to help it rise?
Some of them are, I make my own most times which I then ensure is paleo. To make it yourself it is just 2 teaspoons cream of tartar and 1 teaspoon baking soda
I can’t believe how good this is. A little on the eggy side for me. Maybe I needed more banana ( 4 bananas came to one generous cup). Added about 1/3 cup walnuts since I gad them out. Used almond flour instead of coconut flour. Coconut oil instead of butter. Really good!
Awesome Michelle, yes you can add more bananas to combat that problem if you like, I used large bananas
I have a friend with a ‘bajiao’ plantation so I get a steady supply. But they are quite a bit smaller than regular bananas. The eggy taste disappeared once the bread cooled a bit. My first bite was two seconds after it came out of the oven.
The bread is great!! I am looking forward to a slice with breakfast in the morning. The only nut butter I had was sun butter (sunflower seeds) and it should be noted that baking soda and sunflower butter/flower turn an interesting green color haha. So it is not the most attractive bread but it tastes good which is all I want =)
Haha yes I love using sunbutter and baking soda to make st patrick day treats, like this one. Taste is all that matters though, enjoy your breakfast
Hi George,
I just want to inform you how much I appreciate your dedication, knowledge, and passion. I am transitioning myself into a Paleo lifestyle and love your foods – especially this Banana Bread. Continue to do what you do with Love; I cannot wait to make more of your recipies for my family.
To Health, Longevity, and Happiness.
God Bless.
Christina
Thank you Christina. I wish you the best on this journey :)
This bread is fantastic…I say is, because my husband hasn’t gotten to it yet, because then it will be, was good! But I like that it’s not super sweet. I did add walnuts to it, but that’s because I love walnuts in banana bread! I’ll be trying some of those variations!
Awesome Peggy. Walnuts are definitely an amazing combination. I hope you love many more variations
This was fantastic! Thank you so much – I couldn’t believe how light it was. 3/4 of the loaf has already disappeared :)
You are so welcome. And yes this is an amazing recipe that I make weekly so I know it disappears fast :)
I just made this bread and it turned out awesome! I only had three large bananas on hand so I also threw in a few spoonfuls of unsweetened applesauce and I used pumpkin seed butter and it is lovely! I was pretty hesitant and am very happy with the results. My 8yr old will be happy to have a slice for breakfast when we wakes up :)
Oh that sounds awesome Stephanie
Categorically the best Paleo Baked Good ive ever made!!!!!!!!!
Man , im am trying to stop myself eating it…i even licked the whole bowl of the raw mix!.YUMMY….I feel this will be a staple!
Thanks :)
Your so welcome Joanne. So glad you loved it
I just made this and while it tasted great, it came out really wet. I think the problem is I saw in a comment that you could use almond flour but I just realized what I used was almond meal…I’m guessing that was the problem??
Nope you can just bake it a littler longer
I found this on Pinterest and tried it last week. We just started eating primally a couple weeks ago, and it was a special treat. So moist & delicious! I just blogged about it & linked to you! Thanks for the great recipes!
http://kleinhauschaos.blogspot.com/2013/01/grain-free-banana-bread-and-how-i-fared.html
Awesome thank you. So glad you loved it :)
so easy and delicious!
Thank you
George,
I commented on this when I first made it but I have to comment again. I make this for my family at least once a week. We love it!! It’s so easy to make variations & it comes out perfect everytime. (Just a note, the first time I made it in my Kitchen Aid mixer & it was heavy/dense. When I use the food processor it’s more fluffy & light.) I love it as is but I made it this weekend with dark chocolate espresso chunks. I had to wrap up the last 2 pieces Fort Knox style so I could save some for breakfast. :) Awesome recipe!!
Haha Laura thanks so much for commenting again :) I love the Fort Knox style :)
i’ve just taken the banana bread out of oven. i’ve made many of these since recipe came out, big hit with my husband and neighbor. question: in the variations do you add those ingredients in addition to bananas? i usually put Nourishing Trad crispy pecans in the bread.
In the variations you don’t remove anything unless I say to. Everything is added
These are phenomenal! Thanks for the recipe. Any idea how many zone blocks per serving?
Amanda, thank you but I have no idea on the zone blocks
If I did the math right, it’s 0.5 block protein, 9 blocks fat and 1.5 of carbs (if you have 12 servings) I made muffins so that’s how it worked out for me :) thanks again!
I’ve made this 3 times in the last few weeks. Mini-muffins the first time, then bread (added chopped walnuts), and this time regular muffins with chopped walnuts. The recipe is fantastic, and I think adding the walnuts puts it way over the top. Thank you for this recipe :)
Awesome Heather, wait til you add dark chocolate chips :)
Hi
Is there anyway to make this without eggs ? I have an autoimmune disease and eggs set off my symptoms terriblely.
Thanks
Anney
Anney you could look into substituting flax and water for eggs but I do not know
I have a friend that has kids with food allergies. She often uses applesauce as substitute for eggs. Worth a try?!
That would be a great try. It may work well
George I listened to your interview the other night with Kara and was very much inspired. I bought your cookbook and didn’t find your banana bread recipe in it. But luckily I checked here and found it. I have some ripe bananas calling to me from the kitchen so off I got to make this.
I hope you love the bread
I have been waiting to make this for so long. I never have 4 really ripe bananas at once. Finally, my hubby had 4 extra ones that he wasn’t going to do anything with so I made the bread. I used sun butter because that’s what I had and baked in a stoneware bread pan because, again, that’s what I had. I took it out after 50 mins (prob should have left it 5-10 more mins). It’s still a tad over-moist, but soooo freakin’ good! Even my not-interested-in-Paleo hubby likes it. (Too bad for me cause now I have to share with him since I used his bananas he would have just thrown away!)
Anyway, I am chiming in with another great review of this recipe because it is amazing! Very little effort for super tasty results.
Awesome thank you. You don’t need to use ripe bananas for this one either
I am just used to making traditional banana bread and always feel that the bananas aren’t sweet enough unless they’re super ripe. I will try it soon with less ripe ones just to see the difference with this recipe. The level of natural sweetness is so surprising since there is no added sugars. I have my second batch in the oven now with diced strawberries (had some that were needing to be used) added to the batter. Can’t wait to try it with the addition.
Sounds delicious. You should try with yellow bananas
I don’t usually leave comments but this recipe was so good I had to. I made these last night and they seriously kicked a*#!!! Thank you!
Woot woot thank you
I made this today, my bottom stuck in the pan :( I used grass fed butter, other than that it was AWESOME!!!! I added Nutmeg to mine, I love Nutmeg. Thank you George, you’re my new hero!!
Trying to challenge myself to shift from a mostly vegetarian, restrictive diet and mindset to this type of eating, along with starting a bootcamp program that has been awesome so far. Hoping the shift in eating (both the actual changes as well as the mental shift) will take things to the next level for me. So inspired by your story!
Made this bread today and all I can say is – AMAZING. I am fighting everyone else away from it! :) Thanks!
Hala I wish you awesome success on your journey and I am so happy you loved this. I hope you try and make many more of my recipes
I will! ;) Thanks George
Well hello fabulous! My husband wanted to start the Paleo diet and I’m along for the ride. I really like how I’m feeling and want to keep to the program. Your recipe is one of my first. I had a friend over that watched me make it and was convinced it wouldn’t pass the taste test. Well, she loved it and so my husband and I. This is my new banana bread. Your family and friends will love it and no one has to know how healthy it is! I’m making my second loaf tomorrow. I’m going to share it at work with friends, that is if my husband doesn’t get to it first! Keep the recipes coming! Love! Love!
Awesome, thank you zoo much for sharing Trina. I hope you love many more
Thank you <3
These are AWESOME!!! Muffins were a tad better than the loaf… But awesome just plain :). THANK YOU!
Forgot to mention that I also used sunbutter… AWESOME!! And I made a double batch.. And glad I did they are going fast :) this is helping me encourage my family to eat more of my paleo experiments :)
Thank you!!
You are so welcome
I never post on websites like this. But, I had to comment. I’ve made this twice as muffins, and this is one of the best banana bread recipes I’ve used, including before we started eating Paleo. Thanks for a great recipe!
Awe thank you so much for commenting. I am so glad you loved it :)
I’ve never made anything Paleo before – this bread just intrigued me so I had to try it. I was very impressed! I’m a sugar junkie and this was perfectly sweet and delicious. Will make again and again!
Welcome to your first paleo recipe, I am so glad you loved it :)
Tastes fabulous, has a great texture, beautiful toasted with butter and a pleasing loaf shape. Loved it!!!
Also so easy to make, what an extra bonus!!
Awesome Helen, thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment
I am on my second loaf of this yummy bread… My husband loves banana bread, so we were craving it during our 21-day-sugar-detox. The first batch turned out ok… we used bananas that weren’t ripe because we were trying to stay within the detox guidelines and baked for 45 mins in a metal pan as suggested, and it was dry and not as much flavor. This time, however, we used ripe bananas (shhhh, don’t tell Diane at the detox… ;-)) and baked for 35-37 minutes (every oven is different, right??) and it’s DELICIOUS!! Super moist, super flavorful and sweet and really yummy. Will DEFINITELY be making this again. You may want to suggest that people start checking the bread around 35 mins if using a metal pan and maybe for them to take it out of the oven before it’s completely done so it stays moist. (The middle might sink a little, but hey, who cares as long as it’s yummy!)
Thanks for the tips Julia, that is a good idea with the difference in soo many ovens
Just made the recipe as muffins and I didn’t realize till afterwards that there wasn’t any extra sweeteners which made me worry that my kids wouldn’t like it, but I am excited to report that they love this recipe. They are now eating their second muffin! I also appreciate the texture; I find this recipe to be lighter and fluffier than most coconut flour recipes. Do you think that is because you used baking soda and powder? I could use more banana flavour, so I will add an extra banana next time. Overall, an excellent grain free, sugar free and dairy free option. Thank-you.
Your so welcome. I am so glad you all loved it. If you want more banana flavor you can let them ripen more
In the oven as we speak… I don’t know about the finished product, but I can tell you I took a wee taste of the batter (Quality assurance test) and OMG I was honestly surprised at how good it tasted. I will never tell my granny, but I’m pretty sure this recipe can compete with her family recipe haha Thanks so much for the recipe, I love trying new paleo recipes and this one’s a keeper!!!!
Your secret is safe with me :) don’t you worry :) I hope you love it
This sounds amazing! Has anyone tried it with almond flour? I’ve got a big ole bag of that, but not coconut. Thanks!
Meagan, you can use almond flour, I have and it still tastes great
So I just made the banana bread for the first time (actually made them into muffins), and they are so freaking good! Thanks a million! I’ve been eating Paleo for a while and follow your page on Facebook and love looking at the awesome food you post. Your posts and cooking creations and fun to try and taste great. Keep up the good work!
Thank you jen. So glad you loved them and thank you for commenting :)
Love this recipe for banana bread. I’ve made it three times now, I slice it up and put it in the freezer so I dont eat it all at once. The last batch I added pure raw chocolate nibs, which added a nice chocolate taste. Will make muffins, and try the french toast. Thank you so much for creating your cookbook, looking forward to cooking some delicious food.
Thank you so much Brenda. I hope you love many more and I am going to steal your freezing idea to help myself hah.
I just made these and licked the bowl clean….cannot wait for the muffins to come out of the oven!
Oh that is so awesome, hope you enjoy
Hey George – Just made a batch of these (in muffin form) and I wanted to say thank you! I have to admit, I don’t think my pre-Paleo self would have enjoyed them (as I used to be a sugar addict and needed EVERYTHING to be super sweet), but after being week 1 on a 21 day sugar detox they actually tasted sweet and delicious! I used green tipped bananas and also added in the seeds of 1 vanilla bean which made them even more decadent. Finally, I topped them off with a little pasture butter and more cinnamon. Yum! It feels to good to enjoy a healthy treat and I look forward to making them again and again. Thanks! -Meg
I am so happy to hear your sugar detox is going amazing. Keep up the awesome work, and please leave comments whenever you enjoy any of my recipes. Hope to hear from you soon
Ok Paleo People… I love this baking recipe! I regret to inform you all but I am not on the Paleo diet, I am on the Maker’s diet. I DEFINITELY LOVED THIS RECIPE but since I did not have enough almond butter I used peanut butter instead (sorry!). I would like to make it with almond butter next time. I rarely bake and for good reason, I’m not the best. That’s why I enjoyed baking this amazing banana bread because it came out great and was super easy to make. Surprisingly the bread came out very moist, and was fantastic while still warm out of the oven. I put butter on my first slice and was great. Then I added raw honey, it made me fall in love with the recipe even more. Thank you George for this awesome recipe and plan on making some of the variations you suggested… maybe some new ones too!
Awesome Jesse. I am so glad you enjoyed, you don’t have to be paleo to enjoy my recipes. Hope you love a few more too :)
These turned out amazing. I did the Chocolate Blueberry Version for my very picky 6 year old daughter and she LOVED them. I also subbed Sunflower Seed Butter for the Almond Butter which makes it nut-free, so she can take them to school! I could hug you! Thanks! :)
Oh that is amazing :) I am so glad she loved them and I am hugging you back :)
I’ve tried other paleo banana breads before but THIS is STRATOSPHERICALLY DIFFERENT kind of paleo banana bread! The kind of stuff that would make me sell my kids, if I had any, just to get a taste. Ok I kid. Or maybe not. lol! Seriously though George this is beautiful stuff and I cut the recipe in half (I usually do that when testing a new recipe) and now wish I hadn’t. But then again, I am on Day 6 of 21DSD so one slice meets my quota. You my friend are a cavemanly genius!
Haha you win for the best comment of the year, so glad you enjoyed :)
I have made this twice now, once regular bread and I just made muffins. AMAZING! Amazing. You are awesome.
Thank you Liz, keep up the awesome work and get creative :)
Thank you for this recipe!!! Best banana bread I’ve ever made! My sister Aileen recommended it and it has been a life saver for me doing my 3rd round of the 21 day sugar detox! You are awesome George! Thank You!!!
You are so welcome Melissa. I am so glad you love it :)
Can I give this more than 5 stars?!?! This bread is insanely DELICIOUS! OMG! I found myself licking the batter and couldn’t believe how sweet it tasted without any added sweeteners. I slathered it with grass fed butter when it was still warm out of the oven like you suggested and just…WOW, heaven! I will admit that I ate HALF THE LOAF in one sitting…yikes! lol. This is seriously the best tasting and healthiest banana bread recipe out there EVER.
Thank you Cheryl. I am so glad you love it as much as I do :)
Made this tonight… freaking delicious! I live in Shanghai and you can’t get hold of coconut flour here so had to substitute with coconut powder and its still tastes great! Thanks so much!
I have made this three times now and am in banana bread heaven. Too much in fact, can’t stop eating it! Added an extra banana & pecans.. Yum ! Thank you again. I love your recipes… My favorite paleo website hands down! You and Julie from Paleomg belong together, you are both talented and funny, keep it up!
Thank you Shelley. I love Juli, that is why she is my BFF. Hope you love many more recipes :)
I *love* this recipe. I have made this cake 3 times in the last month and had a slice every morning (toasted for a couple of minutes under the grill to heat up). Very tasty and incredibly healthy – thank you, I love banana bread and due to recent dietary changes last year I have been looking for a sugar and gluten-free recipe. I have found it, and amazingly it tastes just as good as my previous (non-gluten) banana bread recipe. Thanks George.
Forgot to add — 5 star rating
That is amazing Ling. I am so glad you love it
Followed your original recipe… This was so simple and All I can say is WOW, I was blown away!! The flavor, the texture… Perfection !! Made it into 3 mini loaves to share with family. Everyone is loving it :) tried a slice with a pat of Kerry Gold butter… It was heavenly !! Thanks so much George for being so amazing and sharing your talent with us. xoxo!!
Your so welcome. Keep enjoying it :)
I love this recipe. I made it the other day and it is so tasty!
Than you A’anna, hope you enjoy it many more times
Just made this banana bread last night- by far the best banana bread I have ever tried (that includes the ones made with loads of sugar). Followed the recipe exactly and was incredibly impressed. Thanks so much for sharing =)
You are so welcome, this just made my day :)
Could you use ghee in place of butter in this recipe? I did some research but it’s still up in the air for me.
Thanks!
Yes you can
Totally got my husband and I thru major sugar cravings last night. Used a blendtec for the batter and added walnuts. Very good! Will make again. The best part is you can’t detect an almond butter flavor or heavy coconut flour flavor. Good blend of ingredients.
Woot woot so glad you enjoyed it. Hope you like many more of my recipes
Best and easiest paleo banana bread recipe i have tried (and I have tried many!) my non paleo boyfriend loved it too! Also great for the 21dsd, thankyou!
You are so welcome, so glad you enjoyed it :)
Christian that sounds awesome. I wish I could make it and only limit myself to one piece haha. I have no self control when it comes to this bread
George, I purchased your cookbook some months back and have loved everything in it so far! I have been avoiding all baking since going paleo (late summer) it is my weakness and banana bread is my favorite treats.
I started Diane’s 21DSD yesterday and while sugar is not really a challenge for me (I am supporting a friend doing the detox), I was happy to see that I could make this and have a portion without going against the program!
Love you and your site. Thank you for all your hard work. Your “pay it forward” way of living is an inspiration!
Thank you so much for all the kind words Ally. It’s awesome your supporting your friend, keep up the great work
This is baking in my oven right now! If it tastes as delicious as it smells, I’m going to be one happy girl! Thanks for a great, easy recipe. Can’t wait to eat banana bread – guilt free!
You are so welcome Nikki. I hope you love it
Thank you for this recipe! I was no quite sure how these muffins were going to get fluffy with just a 1/2 cup of coconut flour, but they are just perfect!!! I love that this recipe calls for so many bananas.
So glad you tried it and loved it :)
Yummy, i just made this Banana Bread/Loaf and it tastes great!
I did also ad a few tablespoons of dark choc chips
Shell I love it with dark chocolate chips, so glad you enjoyed
Oh my gosh! I JUST made this bread and I have to say I am blown away!! It is the best Paleo banana bread I have ever made ( not that I’ve a lot… But) I will be using this recipe from now on. I used 3 huge bananas instead of 4, and ran out of cinnamon so I used pumpkin pie spice….soooo gooood! Thank you
You are so welcome. It is my favorite too and I have made a lot :)
So I just picked bananas off my tree yesterday and made a non-Paleo version for my husband…and promptly mourned the loss of my prized banana bread! Hence, the hunt for a Paleo-friendly version. I can’t WAIT to make this tonight.
Lauren you will love this, can’t wait for you to try it
All I have to say is OMG! This is the best banana bread ever and it smells incredible while baking. I sent you an email yesterday about your awesome pulled pork and you suggested I make this bread next. Thank you so much! I also made your Bacon Beef Butternut Squash last night and that too was amazing! On the menu tonight: Pumpkin Chicken Chili. I can’t wait! :)
Oh that all sounds amazing. I am so glad you loved it Jessica. Hope you love everything else too :)
First go at Paleo baking. Not too bad, other than I flipped it out before it cooled a bit and HAD to eat the crumbs out of a bowl. :) It was great George. Gonna try the French Toast tomorrow morning.
I am so glad you liked it. I hope you love the french toast
Loved it! Happy Birthday George.
Awesome thank you Lisa
This has just come out of the oven and it’s simply delicious. I am going to try it as french toast with bacon for tomorrows breakie.
Thank you so much for a wonderful recipe. Your site totally rocks, I am loving it to pieces! I have book marked you and will return more than once daily I imagine! Keep up the excellent work. It’s people like yourself that make the transition to paleo simple and fun and for those of us already paleo, it keeps us entertained and fresh with new ideas.
Thank you Annette, I can’t wait to hear how you love the french toast. But of course it will taste good with the bacon. I hope you like many more of my recipes and keep commenting. I look forward to hearing from you
George my breakfast was amazing! :) French toast with bacon and avocado. I can’t understand why people go out for breakfast when you’re capable of creating pure magic at home.
I am so glad you loved your breakfast
I just made this recipe as muffins this morning, and they are fantastic! I added walnuts, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, and 1 tbsp raw honey to the mix. I found I only needed 25 mins in the oven for 12 regular sized muffins, but I know my oven runs a little hot, so probably 30 mins for most people. I can’t wait to try some of your variations, thanks for the recipe!
Your so welcome Michelle, glad you loved it. I hope you like all the variations you do try and thanks for the baking info
I am going to make this for some non-paleo friends (but also your original way for myself :-)) and want to substitute the coconut flour for regular gluten filled white flour. Can you assist me in doing this?
Cant wait to try it, I am giving this out as xmas gifts!
No Brittany I will not assist in any way shape or form with the adding of gluten or any traditional white flours to the recipe. You should just make it as is, enjoy it, and lie to all your friends and tell them you used white flour if they ask. You don’t have to use coconut flour you can surely substitute almond or pecan flour instead. Hope this helps :)
I think this is super fabulous!! I just made it and am munching on it right now. Delish! :-D
So glad you loved it
I’ve been paleo for a year and this is the first thing I’ve baked. It was so easy and I couldn’t even get it right. I forgot to melt the butter. I didn’t think that would screw it up too badly but it took forever to bake….well over an hour. But it was worth it! And its actually better the second day. I’ll try it again since its so easy. It can’t be much better than it already is! Thanks, George. Merry Christmas!
So glad you loved it either way :)
Just made this bread and it is awesome! I had one hiccup, I used a metal pan and greased the bottom with grass fed butter however when I went to take it out it stuck a bit on the bottom. Next time maybe I will put some coconut flour over the butter?
So glad you enjoyed, I have been greasing with olive oil lately in a glass pan and it doesn’t stick at all. You can also buy the aluminum foil with the parchment lined inside or put a piece of parchment on the bottom
With a little research came across this option for egg substitution on Paleoplan.com:
-2 Tbsp arrowroot
-1 tsp baking powder + 1 ½ Tbsp water + 1 ½ Tbsp oil
-1 Tbsp tapioca + ¼ c warm water
-2 Tbsp applesauce
-”Flax Eggs” – 1 Tbsp flax + 3 Tbsp water, let sit to gel for 5 minutes. Whisk.
I am alergic to eggs. Any ideas on what I could use as a substitute that would still be Paleo?
Leah I personally have never substituted but I know of people using flax seed and water. That may be something to look into
So I made this a few weeks ago and of course it was fabulous! I made it again last night with walnuts and chocolate chips (dairy and soy free of course). My 5 yr old LOVES it (extremely picky eater btw) and she requested it instead of cake for her b-day party! Thank you!! You rock!!! Merry Christmas and have a very happy New Year!!!
That’s awesome Annmarie. Your daughter is awesome
Banana bread just came out of the oven; smells so good and tastes divine :D Planning on making French Toast for dinner and can’t wait! Thanks for the recipe :D
And I wanted to add: This is so easy to make! My 2 year old loved helping out with the recipe and loves the finished product as well. I really appreciate that this bread doesn’t need any sweeteners at all
So glad you and the 2 year old loved it
I made this twice this week for holiday parties. Many of my friends were grateful for a non-Ritz-cracker option! I couldn’t find my coconut flour, so I used 1.5 c of pecan flour (almond may work as well). It came out great! I have requests for the recipe.
Awesome I love pecan flour. So glad you enjoyed and send them all to my site. Tons of recipes for them
Umm.. all I can say is WOW! Absolutely LOVE this recipe and the house smells uh-mazing.. thank you!
You are so welcome Clare
This is by far the BEST Paleo bread/recipe I have tried yet…took it out of the oven tonight and my hubby and I couldn’t wait for it to cool before we tried it. Two thumbs up from BOTH of us! I would love to include a link to your recipe page from my nutrition blog, if you don’t mind. I don’t personally follow a true Paleo diet, but I love many of the recipes because of the use of natural sweeteners, healthy fats and alternative flours. Thanks for the great recipe! :)
I would love it if you included a link to my recipe. No need to eat a Paleo diet, well informed choices that contribute to your health is all I ask people to do. Glad you and your husband loved it
Hey, thanks for this recipe, just took it out of the oven. I used sunflower seed butter instead of a nut butter, as that was what I had on hand. It’s amazing! One of my first paleo baked treats to turn out well, I want to try your french toast recipe with this, but I am one hundred percent sure it will not last until breakfast, oh well, will have to make it again,
Thanks,
Lia
Aww Shucks Lia, you will have to make it again lol :)
This recipe us easy indeed. I tried it today and it was moist and tasty even without any sweeteners. And may I add that I am a disaster in the kitchen. This is the first thing I baked that tastes good. Although I’m gonna wait till my boyfriend tries it so I can get a more objective opinion.
Thank you for the recipe and the variations, can’t wait to try them too.
Elmira you can use this recipe to make people think you are a culinary genius. Keep up the awesome work
Thank you I love the recipe was easy to do,even though I forgot to add the coconut oil instead of butter it come out good and tasted great. Delicious.
So glad you enjoyed Elsa, thanks for the comment
Okay, so I made your banana bread a week ago. I refrained from eating the entire loaf myself (even after making french toast with it) because I wanted to try it out on my nephews. I froze it — it froze well btw. I made french toast for my two young nephews and one teenager. And I should preface this by saying, two of these boys refuse to try most new foods, especially food their “weird” Aunt makes :) So the results: the baby of the bunch chowed down on it, the other young one ate half of his (which is a huge deal for him), and the teenager ate two slices. I did put cinnamon sugar on top for them, but I call that a success. Dude, you are awesome.
I love that story. And I love that you are the weird Aunt haha. It is a huge success and I hope they like many more
Cheers to all the “weird” aunties, self included, that introduce the next generation to new and interesting, healthy recipes! Just put mine in the oven.. can’t wait.
Hope you love it
Haha, agreed Rana. My niece and nephew would not be obsessed with roasted seaweed with avocado if it wasn’t for me :-) And slowly but surely, my sisters are making changes too. I’m sure you will love George’s banana bread, but definitely save some for french toast!
These literally just came out of my oven 5 mins ago… The house smells AMAZING! I waited long enough before flipping it out (successfully thank goodness!)
I added 1/4 cup enjoy life semi sweet choc chips and 1 TBS raw honey to the mix.
Just tried a piece and it’s SUPER soft! LOVE IT thanks :)
You are so welcome, I hope you love all of them :)
Made these today as muffins and added chopped walnuts. Baked for 25 mins and came out perfectly!
Thanks do much for the recipe. I’ll try the french toast next weekend!
Awesome Nele, can’t wait to hear how you like it
Despite the fact that in my haste to try it I turned it over too soon & it crumbled into 1,000 pieces, it was very good and extra moist-even in 1,000 pieces!!
Uh oh Michelle, I may have done that once too. Just makes me easier to eat more cause I do not realize how much I am eating haha
Your bread passed the true test today, George…. I brought it to school for my lunch this week & my middle school students ate the ENTIRE bag of 1000 pieces!!! The. Entire. Bag. And they want more for our party on Friday. Now that means its good. Thanks for the recipe!!
OMG I love it, that just made my day :) Thank you Michelle
Our family is just starting to eat paleo, and your website is going to help make the transition so much easier! Thank you! I have noticed though, that so many (all?) paleo desserts use coconut flour or coconut oil. I have an allergy to coconut — what can I sub? Can’t wait to try this banana bread!
Haha, I need to go to bed. Just saw the post where you already said almond flour could be substituted. Sorry!
Its ok Aimee. For the coconut oil you can sub butter is most cases but for the coconut flour there really are no 1 for 1 substitutions. You will just have to experiment or research a little
Yum! These turned out amazing!!!!
Awesome thank you Sara
Holy hell, so amazing! I added 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (Enjoy Life brand) and made them in muffin tins for 25 minutes. PERFECT, especially with all the butter I spread on it. Thanks for the recipe. I’m new to your site so I’ll have to look around and try some more!
Welcome Steffani. So glad you enjoyed these and I hope you find many more you enjoy
I also made muffins with Enjoy Life mini choc chips! The past few days I’ve been heating them up with some grass fed butter, and they’re absolutely delicious! Some non-paleo family members have even asked for the recipe (VICTORY!) =)
The only thing to remember when making these as muffins is not to use regular paper liners- the bottoms of the muffins will stick really badly. For my second batch I used those silver aluminum foil-y liners, and the muffins came out really easily. Thanks, George!
Thats a great tip Christine, thank you for letting me know. I always use the silicone ones
Just took a loaf out of the oven. Had to use peanut butter because thats all I had. Wish I would have had some chocolate chips to throw in :-)
Have you tasted it yet steve?
Your welcome Shiloh, so glad you enjoy it
I have been following your recipes since a Paleo challenge I was involved with. Let me say your recipes are delicious! I have to find one I don’t care for. Today it was your banana bread, three different versions. All smell and look wonderful, can’t wait to try. I have given people samples of your recipes and they cannot believe that there is no sugar or wheat flour in them. Keep the recipes coming they are grrrrreat!
Should say “I have not found one I don’t care for!”
I know what you meant. Thank you so much for all the support
Made this today, did the Pecan Pumpkin version, delicious! Only thing I did different was use 3 small, metal loaf pans and baked for 40 min, they were perfect, thanks for the recipe!
Just saw the recipe this week, and had to try it. Marvelous light fluffy texture.
This is a winner!
Awesome thank you Terri
I have tried a few paleo/primal banana breads to date and this one is by far the best I have tasted. I was lucky enough to make it last a week – had to pace myself and I think the flavor actually improved. I used a small loaf pan 5 X 7 ? and just kept inserting a toothpick until it came out clean.
Thanks fot this
Your so welcome Charmaine
This is my first Christmas on the paleo diet and it was really hard not to eat a slice of the traditional banana bread I make for family and friends. I had tried another paleo recipe back in October but it wasn’t quite as good as I was hoping. I am so glad I found this recipe! It is really good! I am amazed that it is sweet enough without adding any sweetener other than the bananas. I made large muffins instead of bread and only used 2 Tbsp of ghee by mistake. It still turned out great! Thanks for all your wonderful recipes. I’ve tried several but have never commented until now. God bless.
Kimbra I am so glad you enjoyed. I hope you enjoy many more
Haha so glad you liked them. I particularly like the OMFG lol
Brand spanking new to the paleo lifestyle because, after dealing with severe Graves and celiac, I am finally sick and tired of being sick and tired and have heard great things about it! :) I’m putting my very first “paleo friendly” grocery list together, came across this recipe and added all the ingredients (well, the ones I don’t already have) to my list! I LOVE that it doesn’t contain a million fancy flours, like most gluten free recipes!
How long does this usually hold up for? Do you think part of it can be frozen and then defrosted?
Thanks so much for this amazing site and recipes. For the first time in my life I feel like i can finally break free from the prison of pain and sickness with the paleo way and sites/blogs like yours. :) Keep up the great, inspiring, motivating work!
Amanda I have not had a loaf last more than 2 days but I would say in the fridge for 4-5 days. And freezing in theory will work but I have not tried it. But if you do and it works please let me know
I made a batch of muffins a week before a work trip and froze them to take with me. They were still just as delicious when they thawed. They were a lifesaver! Thank-you so much for this amazing recipe.
Thank you Sheryl, I am glad you loved them and glad to know they freeze and defrost well
Made this tonight- my 6 yr old said, “this is the best bread ever mom”. I told him it came from Civilized Cavemans website. His response was “the bald guy with tattoos AWESOME, you can make this anytime”.
So Thank You! It was a hit and easy to make.
OMG I love it, and please give your 6 year old a high five from the bald tattooed guy :)
This was the first time I have EVER made a recipe the day I saw it posted online! This was delicious! It is nice to have a wonderful recipe to keep me eating the proper way during the holidays and then throughout the year! Thank you for sharing! By the way, I found you via “Just Eat Real Food” FB page! Now I am a huge fan of yours! My iPhone won’t let me rate your recipe properly, but I give it 5 stars!!!!!
Thank you Jana. Welcome and hope you love more
In the oven right now. . . smells heavenly! I can’t wait.
Oh I hope you love it
I absolutely loved this bread! I put it in cupcake tins and did not change one thing in the recipe except I used macadamia butter.
I put a tbls. of grassfed butter on my muffin and tried my hardest to eat it as slow as I could just to make it last! This shouldnt be a bread, it def is a dessert! awesome! I calculated the nutrition and it came out to only 193 cal per muffin.
Awesome Lonnie thank you for the info. So glad you loved it
Hi George…I just made your recipe with almond flour instead of coconut (didn’t have any) and I used almond butter. Surprisingly, the bread does not have an almond flavor! The dominant flavors are bananas & cinnamon, which I love. My bread came out very moist, which also surprised me, so I hope I made it correctly. It also came out much darker than your photo (no, it’s not burned), so maybe that’s because of the almond flour? Not sure. At any rate, I like it very much! I think next time I will add chopped walnuts because I was missing that crunch & flavor as I ate the bread. All in all, this is a 5 star recipe!
It’s supposed to be moist so no worries
Karen your post just made me smile. I am glad you are healed and love my recipe
Do you think cooked sweet potatoes would work instead of bananas, if I’m trying to minimize fructose? (not that 4 bananas would be a total overdose, but I’m still interested as to whether it would work in the recipe.)
Matt I think it would actually. I bake with sweet potatoes often. I don’t want to say 100% yes since I haven’t tried it but I think it could work
I mixed these by hand and baked them in silicone baking cups. My bananas were fairly ripe. The muffins came out light and fluffy and are perfectly sweetened. This are the best banana muffins I have ever made! Great recipe!
Thank you so much Rose. So glad you enjoyed
Question: I have all ingredients on hand except for coconut flour. If I use almond flour, will it come out okay? Do I need to adjust the recipe?
You can use almond flour with modifications
What are the modifications?
Modifications for what
You said that I ‘can use almond flour with modifications’. Does that mean I need to change the recipe? If so, what needs to change?
I meant without. I am sorry. Use the same amount as coconut flour
I only had three bananas, so I substituted the last one with 1/2c homemade applesauce, and used 1tsp nutmeg in place of the cinnamon. It turned out really well – if a bit overly moist – although I would recommend only using 1/2tsp nutmeg.
Thank you Trisha. I will keep that in mind and it sounds delicious
Update: After refrigerating overnight, the bread firmed up perfectly. it’s wonderful!
Awesome so glad you like it
Okay I told you I would come back and rate this. And everyone else is right. It’s good. It’s really good. And I just NOW realized that I left out the baking soda. Serves me right for not measuring and just throwing it together. I was also impatient and took it out too soon, so the center was a little undercooked. But hey, you don’t care – none of this is your fault ;-) Either way, it was still delicious and will now be my go-to grain free banana bread recipe. Next time I will follow the recipe, then go back to winging it. :) Thanks!
Haha thanks Annie. Your comment just made me laugh, mucho appreciated
I just bookmarked this recipe…then realized I had already bookmarked it last month. Now my hopes are double-high! Can’t wait to try it out….
Haha that is hilarious Sarah, Hope you get around to trying and loving it :)
George you did it again!!!! Amazing. I Cooked mine to long but it’s still amazing! Thanks again.
Is there no end to your genius? This is the most amazing Paleo-bread-creation I’ve tasted. I worked my way through college as a baker/pastry chef, so my standards are high for this kind of stuff. Most Paleo “bread” recipes come out dense and somewhat brick-like, so I have just stayed away from it since embracing Paleo. This has the lightest crumb…if I hadn’t made them myself, I would never have guessed they were gluten free. I must have more of a sweet-tooth than you; I added a squeeze (maybe 1 tsp) of honey to the batter. I am still learning to like coconut flour; this is a great foray into getting more comfortable baking with it. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for a great recipe!
Amy I am so flattered. Since I am a google and explore mental taught cook this is a huge compliment. Thank you so much
I made the cranberry-orange version of this last night, as 12 muffins since I don’t have a loaf pan. I used silicone baking cups, which are fantastically non-stick without any greasing. They came out just a little bit overdone cooking for 30 minutes, but I also think my oven runs hot, so your mileage may vary.
Really, really delicious and super easy with the food processor. I’ll be checking out other recipes here.
Awesome Ginger. Welcome and I hope you enjoy many more
For the pumpkin variation do you add pumpkin in place of banana or with it?
With it
For the variations do you still use the bananas and just add the pumpkin or replace the bananas with the pumpkin?
Candy,
You still use the bananas unless I say to remove them.
No sugar??? Reduced nuts! Brilliant! I was wondering why you were redo the “same old” paleo banana bread recipes. I have a go-to paleo banana bread recipe that I won’t name here but I can only make it once a month cuz it has too much nuts and sugar. I’m going to make this one every week! Thank you for creating this and sharing it!
You are so welcome Juliet, so glad you love it as much as I do
Just made this the other night and I look forward to my morning snack at work when I can dig into the piece I bring with me! Hands down, BEST banana bread I’ve ever made. Really moist and perfectly sweet (I didn’t add any extra sweetener, just did recipe as is). I used 1 really ripe banana and 3 regular yellow ones. Might also leave it in an additional 5 mins as this was slightly mushy in the very middle.
My bread did stick a little bit to the bottom of them glass pan even though I greased it with grass-fed butter but I might try putting parchment paper in there next time. Always use a glass pan though. It happens to me all the time, regardless of what Paleo recipe I’m making.
Thank you again!
Thanks for the comment Jenn. I have found parchment paper works the best for me
I made your banana bread recipe the other day and the end product was very good! I like the texture and level of sweetness of the bread. Warm with a slab o’ butter– whoa! Thanks for sharing a great recipe!
Your so welcome Tabitha, so glad you enjoyed
Sorry, forgot to use the rating scale. 5 plus!!!!
WOW, this is amazing! One serving is about 250 calories, which is very reasonable, based on 8 servings. This tastes fantastic and is a great little treat when feeling deprived. Thank you for working some magic and making this treat!
Your so welcome Kim, so glad you enjoyed
Did you emphasize a glass dish because that’s what you wanted to link up? I used a glass dish because of the emphasis, liberally greased. Ruined the loaf trying to get it out of the pan. This is a first for me. Definitely should have used a metal pan!
…but it tasted very good. I should have rated higher. Sorry George! Thanks for all you do!
Ouch Jenn. Two stars cause the loaf stuck to the pan
No Jenn I used a glass dish cause that is what I had and mine did not stick at all. I have made this 9 times with the same dish without it sticking. Sorry you had a problem.
This turned out so surprisingly good!! I still continue to be skeptical about coconut flour because a lot of things end up so dry. But I decided to give it a try after trying the raspberry almond muffins and how wonderful those turned out. So again, I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe!! Thank you so much!! On a side, this also makes wonderful French toast!!
Oh, and I like the second picture the best. It shows the detail of the inside and makes the bread look super scrumptious. Although I do have to say the last picture kind of looks like a smiley face. My bread didn’t get a smiley face :-( But it turned out tasting amazing, so it’s okay :-)
Thank you Rena. I will slowly change your mind about coconut flour :)
hey, i just made this bread and it’s delicious. i added some honey and only baked the muffins for 20 minutes! just perfect. i pinned this btw. props to you!
Thank you
Have just made this, waiting for it to cook & kicking myself because I forgot the coconut flour! This is what happens when u try reading a recipe & texting on the same phone!
Am reading these amazing reviews & am very cranky I made this wrong. We’ll c how it goes, but I will make this again properly & report back!
Bianaca,
It will still taste good, I have had others that have forgot the coconut flour as well.
I haven’t made this yet, but it’s in the plans. And if it’s as good as it seems from the tons of comments I just passed, then I thank you for allowing me to eat banana bread again :) I was curious though, how you think this would hold up to shipping (like from the US to Asia). I’ve shipped reg banana bread before, but have never tried shipping anything made with coconut flour. Thoughts?
(And new to your blog and loving it. Prior military myself and I have to say I’m impressed that you create amazing recipes and keep up with this website while on active duty. I am inspired. Thank you.)
Annie,
Thank you so much for the comment. I do not know about shipping it honestly. I know after like 3 or 4 days at room temperature the bread might start to go bad so I would advise against it. But I do hope you love eating it yourself :)
I kind of figured… Oh well, more for me ;-) Will come back and comment/rate after I make it. Thanks for the reply!
Can’t wait to hear
I’m just learning to bake gluten free, and experimented with three muffin recipes this weekend. These turned out the best by far!! I can’t even tell they are gluten free and am so happy there isn’t any sugar. You don’t miss it at all. Banana bread has been my favorite for as long as I can remember and have missed it since I can no longer eat gluten. I don’t miss it anymore- these are amazing!! I’ve already started sending the recipe to several people. Thanks!!!
You are so welcome Sheryl, I am so glad you enjoyed and thank you for sharing the recipe
I made this recipe and loved it. I only had 2 bananas on hand, so I added 1/2c coconut sugar to make up for it. I also poured 2T melted butter over the top after it was baked and sprinkled with 2t cinnamon sugar (you could use coconut sugar)
So glad you enjoyed it Gina
I made this today and forgot the almond butter and it still came out great
That is good to know Anthony, thank you :)
Thank you so much for your hard work and AMAZING recipes :) Any ideas for making this without eggs?
Sam I do not have an egg replacement for these but I have heard of people replacing eggs with flax seed and water. I can’t guarantee it will come out the same but it is worth a shot
Hands down best banana bread recipe and it restored my faith in coconut flour, I was about to toss mine in the trash!
Haha Jess good call on not throwing it out. I used to hate it too then I did a little researching and practicing. It can be good :) thanks for the comment
You are the man. I make a ton of your recipes and haven’t found one I don’t like.
I love banana bread and you nailed it.
Thank you Max
Just finished making this for the first time. So easy to mix together, though next time I’ll probably use my hand mixer instead of my food processor. My house smells amazing. I made a chocolate version by just adding the cocoa powder. It took about 55 minutes to bake altogether even though I used a metal pan. Would advise letting it cool a while before tasting, LOL. Absolutely delicious and like others, I love that it has no added sweeteners. Thank you!
Thank you Linda. So glad you enjoyed
It is not as firm as I would like so I’m wondering where I went wrong. Perhaps too much oil in the almond butter? Or not cooked long enough?
What is the consistency like? Is it runny on the inside? It is most likely not cooked long enough
Best banana bread recipe ever! It was so easy to make and made the house smell delicious as it was baking. A perfect drizzly, December morning recipe!
Thank you so much Jen
I just made this and I loved it! So far I have not been to impressed with the paleo baked goods… so I am so glad I tried this!!! My husband really liked it too!
Awesr Tanya thanks so much for the comment and I hope you enjoy many more
I loved it!i also fed it to my little cousins that were visiting for the weekend and they loved it (ages 6, 9, and 11). Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes!
Awesome Sarah, I am so glad you and your cousins loved it. Thank you for trying my recipes and taking the time to leave me a comment
Love the bread but how do you get it out of the pan all in one piece?
You can either put parchment paper down or make sure you grease the pan thoroughly
Of course, parchment paper…thank you!!! My husband loves the banana bread…thank you.
I must admit that it took me a loaf to warm up to this, but now I love it (especially with almond or peanut butter). I will be making this on a weekly basis. I missed bread. This is better than any other bread. Thank you!!
You are so welcome Jeanne, I am so glad you warmed up to it and liked it
Well, I have never written a review on anything until today and you deserve a great review! My husband and I both raved about this banana bread. I did use vey ripe bananas which was plenty sweet for us. I also added some blueberries in to the mix and topped half of it off with a few chocolate chips. I am having family over in 2 days and afraid I won’t have any left…will have to hide it from my husband or make another loaf! Sure beats the number of muffin recipes I have been trying, nothing comes close to this, THANKS!
You are so welcome Annie, thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment a review. It means the world to me that you enjoyed this and I was able to help. I hope you enjoy for a long time to come
Thanks Beth, the original is my favorite so far too, I am just giving people options
I would love to make this , but can’t use coconut anything. Any idea what to sub out for it?
Yes replace the coconut flour with almond flour and use butter not coconut oil
It is amazing! It’s nice to have a dessert like treat that still allows you to stay on track with your diet! – I added 1/2 can of pumpkin and 1 diced apple, flax seeds, 1/4 c chopped walnuts and shredded carrots to mine, yes that’s a lot of add ins but I made it in the form of brownies for smaller portions. It’s incredible and perfect for after workouts! :D
That sounds awesome Alycia, I am so glad you modified it to your needs and LOVE it. I hope you like many more of my recipes :)
Alycia- Did you leave out any of the almond butter when you added the pumpkin and shredded carrots?
I made this and have just taken in out of the oven – it looks AMAZING and the house smells heavenly :-) I love that there is no extra sweetener (i.e honey etc) other than the bananas. I made it in two cake tins and plan to turn it into a banana double-tiered cake :-)
Julia that’s what I am doing for Xmas. So glad you enjoyed
This banana Bread was awesome I will be making it again, again and agian. I will add some nuts to it though,, I love nuts in my Banana bread,, thank you George,, Love your site
Your welcome Tammy. Enjoy and thank you
Not as sweet as I was hoping, but compared to the gunk-filled average store-bought banana bread, not much would be. It’s great with some fresh almond butter, but I also liked it with melted butter and some shredded chicken breast. Would definitely make again. :)
Also, a heads-up: I calculated the general Nutritional Facts of one loaf using the Daily Burn iPhone app, then uploaded the info (with credit of course!) to said database so anybody who uses the app can add it into their daily food log. Hope it helps people out!
Glad you enjoyed. You can always sweeten it up by adding honey to it
what would you suggest as a replacement for butter (I’m dairy free) and the coconut oil (not loving the taste of coconut in all my paleo recipes). applesauce? olive oil?
thanks!
Betsy use expeller pressed coconut oil which is tasteless.
Threw it all in the thermomix, poured it into a loaf tin, baked and enjoyed!
Couldn’t be simpler and it’s fantastic that it contains no additional sweeteners. Definitely my new “go-to” Banana Bread!
Thanks again for everything you do.
P.S. from our previous “comments conversation”.. I worked out that ghee is the best replacement us Aussie’s have for palm shortening.. Not so good for frosting but great in cakes and cookies :-)
Awesome Stephen. Thanks for the comment and the information
This is awesome! The first half of the loaf is gone, the second half and I are having a staring contest right now…wish me luck.
Kathleen I hope you lose lol
It just gave me the stink-eye…I won’t stand for this. The loaf will be eaten ;)
I’m usually not one to leave comments or reviews, but THIS WAS AMAZING! I have tried several paleo banana breads and all left something to be desired. I made this tonight and is it by far my and my husbands’ new favorite recipe. Thank you so much!
Well Hayley, thank you soooo much for leaving a comment. I love that you both love it :)
LOVED IT! I will DEFINITELY be making this again and I can now see why you made so many batches in just one day! :) THANK YOU!
Haha right. I make it weekly now lol
LOVED this bread! I made it for Thanksgiving weekend and my entire extended family had a wonderful breakfast. The one question I have is how you store this bread. I’m having a hard time keeping Paleo breads from going bad on the counter after 1-2 days but in the fridge they get too moist, to the point of being mushy. With this one, I baked it ahead of time and threw it in the freezer then transferred it to the fridge after 2 days. I didn’t try leaving it out on the counter.
Tennile I always put this one in the fridge. I have my tried room temperature
My mouth is literally watering after reading this. I’m going to try making it with coconut instead of nut butter. Can’t wait to try it once I get home from work! My brother made it and it was a huge hit at home, so I’ll go ahead and give it 5 stars since it got such high approval from picky eaters :)
Thank you as always Kate
OH my goodness… Hands down the BEST banana bread I have EVER had. It doesn’t need anything on it, just fan-freaking-tastic as is! I’m so happy it doesn’t have a billion ingredients and everything is stuff I keep on hand. My 3 year old son couldn’t wait for it to come out of the oven because it smelt so delicious while it was baking. Thank you so much!!!
You are so welcome. I hope you make it often and try more of my recipes :)
Seriously…this recipe is FREAKIN amazing!!!! No joke, the easiest, best tasting, not only Paleo, but Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Refined anything free recipe!!! Thank you so much for sharing…you’re going to get a huge shout-out on my FB page :) You deserve it!!!
Thank you so much Kim, I am so glad you enjoyed :)
Awesome awesome!! I made this because you said how insanely yummy it was, so naturally I had to try for myself. You did not oversell yourself at all.. Soooo good. I had two pieces hot out of the oven, so hard to stop eating it! HA. Could see making French toast with it, or toasting it, or putting any number of berries in it. Thank you for the recipe! (Also bought yourne-book and am really looking forward to making more of your recipes!)
Thank you so much Julia, I love the name of your site by the way
Made this on Saturday. Only tweeks were adding a 1/4 cup of honey and 1 1/2 cups of dark chocolate chips, as I was taking it to a family party and 1/2 the guests tend to steer clear of anything that isn’t overly sweet (I’m talking decorating rainbow chip cakes with 3 cans of frosting and adding kit kats on top! !!! No joke).
OMG this is good. My husband and I are very much looking forward to making it normal!!! Thank you!!!!!
Your so welcome, hope you make it often
I made two loaves of this within 24 hours. Oh. My. Gosh.
My favorite part…I didn’t have to adjust for high altitude! Baking at high altitude can be tricky and this was perfect as is!
Now, where are those variations?!?! ;P
Jennifer it’s on my to do list. I need about 10 assistants
Made this last night as my celebration cake. (made french toast with a slice with coconut milk, topped it with pureed frozen banana ‘ice cream’ and melted 90% cacao dark chocolate – made for the perfect soft, creamy, cold, gooey, warm, bitter, crunchy combination). Turned out PERFECT. I liked the simplicity of the ingredients and the lack of 25 different flours and sweetener to make it like conventional banana bread. Banana has enough sugar as it is.
I try lots of recipes but keep few. This was a WOW! KEEP THIS!!!!! MAKE ALL THE TIME! in red capitals kind of recipe without the need to modify a single thing. Keep up the GREAT work and thank you.
Your concoction sounds amazing and I want it now lol. I am so glad you enjoyed my recipe and want to keep it :)
I ‘had’ to make another loaf last night because I took the remainder of the loaf to work to share with co-workers. It lasted less than 5 minutes. I think you will have at least 15 new, dedicated followers from this one :)
Woohoo that is awesome Alex, I am so glad you all loved it :)
Made this over the weekend & it was a huge hit. My other half said it was the best Paleo recipe he’s ever had! Even fed it to the kids with a little drizzle of honey & cinnamon & they loved it. It’s perfect that you made it without having to wait for the bananas to brown, because they want me to make it again & don’t want to wait! Awesome recipe :)
Thank you Laura, I am so glad it was such a huge hit. I made it with not ripe bananas because I want to make it all the time haha
Just made this tonight…..soooo delicious! I think I’ll be adding bananas to my shopping list every week :)
Oh that is awesome, thank you Kat I hope you enjoy over and over and over
This is the best gluten free paleo recipe for banana bread I’ve seen and it tastes amazing! I love that it has ZERO added sugar and tons of flavor. You can’t even tell this is paleo/gluten free! I made these as muffins and my 3 kids (2 teens, 1 tween) gobbled them up. Your website was recommended to me by my naturapath so I hope this tells you how highly you are thought of. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much Cathy. I truly appreciate all the support and so glad you all loved it :)
Found you by way of MDA and boy am I glad I did! I had one sliced banana in the freezer, so I made 1/4 recipe with sun butter, coconut oil and 2T mini chocolate chips. It made 10 fabulous mini muffins. I filled the paper cups nearly full and they rose to a perfect height. The paleo-skeptics in the family did not even question the recipe.
Made this tonight and smeared it with some of your pumpkin apple butter. Few things can be described as “epic” but OMG this stuff rocks!!! Stupid delicious even before I actually baked it. :)
Haha I love it Tara. Thanks for making me laugh :)
Absolutely delicious and so easy to make.
Thank you Jordan
This is a great recipe, and your first that I’ve tried. I cut it in half as I only have a small food processor and baked it for 25 minutes. That turned out to be perfect. Thanks!
Thank you so much Catherine. I hope you enjoy many more
I have made several different paleo banana bread recipes and this one is the best. I used sunflower butter and added some walnut. It actually tastes like bananas. Thanks!
Awesome so glad you enjoyed :)
Can I use anything in place of the nut butter to make it nut free? Or school has a no nut policy. I saw that someone used sunbutter but I’m not sure if that is available in Australia I’ve never seen it.
Christine you can use coconut butter or sun butter :)
Thanks :) making it right now can’t wait
I was eager to make this and it was great! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe! I, too, had to bake it longer, probably more than an hour. I blame my oven for that, though. Hoping Santa will bring me a new one, haha!
One question: How do you store it? I put it in a container and it’s getting a little, um, sweaty. Tastes fine but wondering if it’ll get too damp.
If it is warm when you store it then you will get some condensation which is fine. It will just help keep it moist. I wait for like to cool completely then put it in a container or ziplock bag in the fridge for up to a week or room temp for a few days
I want to make this right now! I only have two ripe bananas though… can I half the recipe ingredients? How would that affect cooking time?
Annie, I don’t want to say yes because I have never done it but it is worth a shot and the baking time would probably be 25-30 minutes as it would not be 6 inches thick
I recommend parchment paper for gluten free baking so it doesn’t stick and is easier to remove from the pan. Also clay baking pans cook more evenly so that when the top is brown you know the bottom (and the middle) is too.
This is my kind of banana cake! Full of bananas! Thank you!
Made it in a metal loaf pan and it came out more browned and still every bit as delicious as everyone has written previously. I love that there is no sweetener in the recipe…I almost forgot! Thanks, George.
You are so welcome Marisol. I am so glad you enjoyed :)
Yum, George. Made mine nut free with sunbutter and a dash of lemon to keep the sunbutter from changing the color to green. Very light and DELICIOUS! Kid friendly. Beware not to eat the whole loaf at one time.
I made this and it was delicious. However I made it in a tin pan and it was cooked all the way through but it kind of fell apart really easily. Should I let it cool in the tin pan for a but before I try taking it out and putting it on the cooling rack?
Yes Miguel or let it cook a little longer to help solidify it. I let mine cool for a good 30 minutes before I move it if I do move it
Hey George!
I made this today topped with pecans and it was delicious! I loved that it had no sweeteners, it is healthy, and that my kids love it too! Thanks for the recipe!
You are so welcome :)
George, you’ve done it again! Wow! This is officially my all time favorite banana bread! My girls (6 years and 3 years) just finished devouring a few slices. Drizzling just a little bit of honey on our warm slice put it over the top! I used a metal loaf pan and it was ready in 45 mins. Thank you for sharing your genius recipes!
Diana thanks for the info on the metal pan, it is good to know. Tell your girls thank you so much for loving my recipe and thank you for all the support :)
You have the best recipes. This bread is amazing as is every recipe of yours that I try. I have a serious crush on you :)
Thanks for all you do!
Thank you Nadine, my smile is huge right now
Yum!! Just finished making and ate a piece. Delicious. Needs no sweetener. A little butter and its perfect! Thanks so much for the recipe.
Your so welcome Molly. That was my intention with this recipe, no sweetener needed
Just made into muffins…..the best! Love that they are not sweet. Non paleo husband even liked! Thank you for the recipe…will share!
So glad you enjoyed
How long did you bake them as mufins? That is what I intend to do.
Rachel for mini muffins people baked them for 20-25 minutes and regular muffins 35-40 minutes
You are sooo welcome
Made the recipe a couple days ago. Ate half of it with in the hour of pulling it out of the oven. Tastes great!
Thank you Leroy, hope you make it again
Man, thank you for this! I wish I had some apple butter to slather on it but DAMN, it’s so good! The texture is just right to kill that craving. :)
Perfect, next time use apple butter on top :) Now you know
Thank you Rachel. So glad you loved it :)
This recipe made delicious muffins too! We baked ours for 35 minutes.
As soon as this recipe posted my sister and I were in the kitchen preparing all ingrediants to make it! We just finished the 21 day detox and this is not only a satisfying, delicious treat, but one that we feel good about eating! We served if for breakfast this morning to our “confused” parents on why we cut sugar out of our diets and they LOVED it! Needless to say there were no leftovers on the table and actually we were fighting for any uneaten scraps! Thank you so much for this recipe! We are so blessed you and your blog has come into our lives! We can finally eat foods that don’t make us sick after consuming:)
Happy Thanksgiving!
I love it. So glad you all enjoyed :) happy thanksgiving
I love banana bread so was excited to make this when my husband sent me the link yesterday. I went to it last night, with a couple modifications; I added about a cup of chopped walnuts, rather than a loaf I made 12 nice sized muffins, and shortened the baking time to about 35 minutes. I also sprinkled a little unsweetened organic coconut on the tops which toasted nicely as they baked, enhancing the flavour of the coconut flour. Oh. My. God. I could eat the whole dozen with none left for my husband. But alas, I will share ;)
Thank you for such an amazing recipe, these muffins will become a staple in our house!
Woohoo Michelle, I love it. Thank you for all the kind words
I made this last night- sooo easy and DELICIOUS!! Only problem I had was getting it out of glass pan. I turned it over and shook a bit, and the top 2/3 fell out. Still slice-able and yummy, but did I just not put enough butter on the glass or something??
Yes Ashley, more butter or coconut oil in the pan. You can also use a knife to run along all the edges before you flip it. You can also line the pan with parchment paper :)
I made this today and it smelled amazing, I couldn’t wait to try it! Of course it was delicious:) My family and I really enjoyed it.
I am so glad you enjoyed
I just had to come back here to tell you how FANTASTIC the banana bread is! I made it today and it was absolutely delicious and satisfying. Even my eldest son ate three slices and loved it and couldn’t believe that it was “healthy”! I’m so happy I found your blog and I can’t wait to try other recipes.
Thank you Carla I am so happy you found my blog as well. Especially happy your son ate three slices :)
Thanks for the muffin info. I will try that next
Just wanted to let you know it turned out awesome. I didn’t change a thing and baked it just a bit under an hour. Thank you! :-)
Hi George, this is my first time visiting your blog, and I’m loving it! This recipe is one of those that has to be made immediately, which I am currently doing. The batter was delicious, and I imagine the bread will be also. I am familiar with the Paleo diet, as my husband is a firefighter, and many of his co-workers follow the diet. I haven’t read through your whole site, but is there a basic book about Paleo eating you can recommend? I’d love to learn more about it and experiment with recipes. Thanks so much! :-)
Hey Lauren, thats for the comment. And welcome :) I can’t wait to hear how you like the bread. The best basic book you can get for the paleo diet is Practical paleo by my friend Diane and her website is balancedbites.com As far as recipes go, my whole website or my cookbook linked at the top of this post :)
Hey, just made this after work and it was delicious and super easy! I made cashew butter instead as the shop was closed when I got home!
Thanks for creating! xx
Hey George,
I just made this after a long day in work and I am pretty happy I did! Delicious!
The shops were closed when I got off the train so no almond butter for me. Instead I made cashew butter and it was yum!
Thanks for sharing! x
Awesome Aimee, glad you could improvise and you loved it :)
Made a loaf of this last night. I was lucky enough to have exactly 4 bananas….it was meant to be. HANDS DOWN best banana bread ever. Thank you so much for the recipe! :)
You just made my day. Thank you so much and so happy fate brought this recipe into your life ;)
I am such a dork, i completely forgot the coconut flour, i had added 2 scoops of vanilla protein to pump up protein content…it would appear that you can sub protein powder for coconut flour as mine looks just like yours did…I’m actually scared to add the coconut flour in the next one with the protein as it might dry it out too much. It smells amazing, can’t wait to dive in after i finish my workout!
As long as it came out good then your all set. Sounds like it worked for you so stick with it
My daughters made this today and added dark chocolate chips to it…
It turned our delicious, thanks so much for all your awesome recipes and keep them coming..
I also bought the book and I am totally hooked on the broccoli dressing with tahini….
Oh that sounds amazing. I am so glad you enjoyed and the book
This bread looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it. I just so happen to have all of the ingredients on hand! As for the bananas, I’m one of those girls who love, love, LOVES uber ripe bananas, and I won’t go near them if they have one speck of green on them. Ripe bananas are just way too delicious to stay away from though. As for the picture, I like the 2nd one the best. It’s absolutely beautiful!
Awesome Amber I hope you enjoy. I love ripe bananas too just not needed with this one :)
I made this last night. Holy. Frickin. Delicious. You must be able to read my mind Mr. Bryant because I was just whining last week about how I was missing good banana bread. Oh, and I added chocolate chips. Amaaaaazing. Thank you!
Your so welcome
Oh, I can’t wait to make this, George! Must buy bananas pronto!
And I like the middle pic the best. :)
Thank you Sigi, hope you enjoy
Oh my goodness. I knew it was going to be epic when I tasted the batter. It turned out amazing, definitely understand how he has made it so many times. It’s SOOOO good. I’m thinking you can easily make it into muffins to! I can’t wait. Thanks for a wonderful recipe with no sweeteners.
You are so welcome, and yes for muffins bake large muffins like 30-35 and mini muffins about 20-25 mins
Thank you for making a banana bread recipe (or any bread recipe, really) that doesn’t taste so eggy and actually tastes like banana bread!! I just took this out of the oven and it smells and tastes fantastic. I will give a note of warning – the first time I took it out of the oven after 45 minutes and a clean toothpick, when I turned it over so it would pop out and cool, the top tore off and the inside was still pretty undone. I salvaged what I could of the top and popped it back into the oven for another 15 minutes. It still seems a little raw on the inside to me but that won’t stop me from eating it! Next time, I’ll just leave it in the oven for a full 65 minutes (I think our oven is to blame) and see what happens. My husband is a fan of it(despite my baking misstep) and the fact that it’s this good without any type of sugar is a big bonus. This is definitely going to be something I make fairly often and I love how simple it is! Thanks again!!!
Thank you Beth. When I remade it today it took me 60 minutes as well. I adjusted the recipe :)
Unsure how my children ate 5 bananas since yesterday, but they did. So I only have 2. I am sad. Very. Am trying to decide whether this banana bread is worth braving the Thanksgiving hordes in the store before Thursday….it’s really a hard decision! lol! will let you know how it turns out – whenever I make it!
And thanks again for taking the time to talk at the Broken Yolk the other weekend. You really gave me a lot of food for thought! Pun intended!
Your welcome Jen and yes its worth it
Enjoy
I’ll definitely be trying this. I’ll likely add a splash of lemon juice to get the most leavening action out of the baking soda. This doesn’t seem like it would have enough acid to really get it up. I’ll try both ways and report back!
Btw, we’ve seen plenty of pics of you and you’ve clearly been getting enough beauty sleep, buddy.
No negative self-talk. You be nicer to our inspirational blogger.
Darren,
I was shocked on how much this rose without the lemon juice, try both ways but I think you will be surprised
Well, I’m evidently not a very strong reader. I skipped the coconut flour every time before I went to buy bananas. So, not having any, I subbed almond flour, lessened the coconut oil, increased the baking soda, added lemon juice… and it’s delicious. Sorry I didn’t do as I was told. If you knew me, you’d know I seldom do. I will follow the directions eventually. lol
And, don’t gloss over the directions to be nicer to you. Those pajamas effing rock on you.
Thank you Darren. Could you head to my facebook page and tell people on the photo how you subbed for coconut flour with almond flour. They are asking :)
Mine rose beautifully without added lemon juice. Exceptional recipe.
Awesome, thank you Renate
Both pics are great. I can’t wait to make this – I just have to get my hands on some almond butter! I’ve pinned this!
Awesome Carla, I hope you love it
George – you make me, and my four year old daughter so happy :) thanks for helping to keep us healthy, in the tastiest ways possible!! xoxo
You are so welcome Jessika, thank you for all the support
Thanks for not making with a million cups of almond flour!! Awesome!
Love your bacon shirt by the way! I neeeed that shirt! Going on the Christmas list!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you on all accounts. Hope you like it
Have 4 bananas that are past their prime and begging to be made into bread. Ideal timing for Thanksgiving! And I’m all out of all flours except for coconut, so that’s perfect! Thanks!
Awesome. I hope you enjoy :)
I feel like you’ve been reading my mind. Sure, some nuts are ok, but I don’t want to consume 2+ cups per recipe. The best part of this is, I have 4 ripe bananas sitting at home calling out to be used. I’m going to make this tonight. Genius!
Sweet Hayley please come report your results :)
What are your thoughts on baking them as mini muffins? I’m looking for bite sized yummies for my Thanksgiving road trip.
That sounds amazing. Prob only 20 mins to cook
Perfect, thanks!
And my vote is for the second picture as well. :)
Awesome thank you
I posted my muffin pic and tagged you on Instagram last night..I just wanted to add that they taste even better this morning! I have a feeling they won’t last very long into the road trip…
I saw and thank you. Hopefully they bring much joy
I like the second picture, although the third looks like a spooky sort of smiley face…maybe a good one for Halloween next year! I wanted to make banana bread today, so perfect timing, by the way! Already in the oven. :-) And, I have to say that I love the tablespoon of cinnamon! So many recipes doink around with a measely teaspoon of the good stuff and I always add more!
Woohoo I love it. Please let me know how you like it
Pinned and added to Thanksgiving’s menu!!! I love the second photo… It makes me want it RIGHT NOW!
Then make it Shay :)
Making this today … We just made apple butter from our local apple orchard … so excited to make this for slathering it on your bread!
That sound Devine
I stayed home sick from work today…. annnnddd I have 4 bananas.. PERFECT!!!
Hope you enjoy Allie and feel better