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Moist Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe with Almond Flour and Walnuts

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A moist and flavorful gluten-free banana bread made with almond flour and crunchy walnuts, perfect for breakfast or a snack. This easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups (200g) almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 6 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (75g) chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil or melted coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a small overhang for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the flax egg by combining 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons warm water in a small bowl. Stir well and let rest for 5–10 minutes until thickened.
  3. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some small lumps.
  4. Add the flax egg, maple syrup, olive or coconut oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk gently until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  6. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle the reserved walnuts evenly over the surface.
  9. Bake for 50–60 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It is done when the toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before lifting out with the parchment paper. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and moisture. Toast walnuts beforehand for extra flavor. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. For nut-free version, substitute almond flour with oat flour and walnuts with seeds or omit nuts. Adjust maple syrup to taste or omit for less sweetness.

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