This is the best Low Carb Banana Recipe you will try. I promise!
This bread is moist and not overly sweet. It has crunch from the walnuts and a beautiful aroma. I played with this recipe for years trying to find ways to reduce the amount of sugar without compromising the banana flavor.
Low Carb Banana Bread Recipe Ingredients
To make this Low Carb Banana Bread, you can use 2 or 3 bananas. One of the bananas is placed on top of the batter. It makes it look beautiful and it is nice to bite a yummy sweet piece of baked banana. I increased the amount of protein by using vanilla protein powder. It has 8g Net Carbohydrates and 6g of Protein per serving.
Recipe Steps
Start by lining your loaf pan and setting the oven at 350°F (325°F if convection). Mix all the flours with the protein powder and set aside in a bowl. Then chop the walnuts and mash 2 bananas. Remember, the 3rd banana is optional. If you want to use it, just slice it lengthwise for later use.
Make sure the butter is soft. It doesn’t have to be completely melted. Mix the mashed bananas with the butter. If you prefer sweeter breads, add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar sugar substitute of your preference during this step.
Then start adding one egg at a time while mixing. Once all eggs are well incorporated, add the flour mix and continue to mix.
Fold in the chopped nuts and pour the batter in the lined loaf pan.
Time to Bake
Arrange the sliced banana on top of the batter and place in the oven for about 40 minutes. The baking time will depend on your oven.
It will have a golden color when ready, but it is always a good practice to insert a toothpick or knife to check it is completely cooked. The toothpick or knife should come out clean when you do this.
Let it cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before removing.
Low Carb Banana Bread Servings and Notes
Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.
Here are some variation ideas for this Low Carb Banana Bread Recipe:
- Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar substitute while mixing the mashed banana and butter for more sweetness
- Substitute the walnuts with pecans or any other nut
- Add dark chocolate chips if you are a chocolate lover
- With a few modifications, you can make a Breakfast Bread. See my recipe here.
Low Carb Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Ground Flax Seed
- 2 Scoops Vanilla Protein Powder
- ½ Cup Almond Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Coconut Flour
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ Teaspoon salt
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 3 Bananas
- 3 Eggs
- ⅕ Cup Walnuts
Instructions
- Line an 8" x 4" Loaf pan with parchment paper and Preheat the oven at 350°F (325°F if using convection oven).
- Sift almond flour and combine with coconut flour, ground flax seeds, protein powder, cinnamon, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
- Mash 2 of the 3 bananas.
- Slice the third banana lengthwise and chop walnuts. Set aside.
- Mix the softened butter with the mash banana using a whisk, hand beater or stand mixer.
- Continue to mix while adding one egg at a time.
- Once all eggs are incorporated, add the mix of flours and mix well.
- Add the chopped walnuts to the batter and mix well.
- Pour batter into baking pan and place in the oven.
- Bake for about 40 minutes. Use a toothpick or a small knife and insert it into the center of bread. When you pull it out, it should come away clean.