Low Carb Keto Banana Bread Recipe (Almond Flour)

Name: Low Carb Keto Banana Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour; 1/4 cup Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour; 1 tbsp Baking powder; 2 tsp Cinnamon; 1/2 tsp Xanthan gum; 1/4 tsp Sea salt; 1/2 cup Unsalted butter ((softened)); 2/3 cup Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend; 4 large Eggs ((at room temperature)); 1/2 cup Unsweetened almond milk ((at room temperature)); 2 tsp Banana extract; 1 cup Chopped walnuts ((optional, divided))

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This low carb keto banana bread recipe is one of my favorite keto recipes to share with family and friends… and then you can tell them AFTER that it’s actually a sugar free banana bread! No one can ever tell the difference, thanks to a mix of low carb flours, a high-quality natural sugar substitute, and an easy swap for the bananas. Simply mix up the almond flour banana bread batter, bake it, and then let it cool (truly, the hardest part!).

Enjoy with a bulletproof coffee for the ultimate morning meal. And if you like keto banana recipes but prefer a more portable version, try keto banana muffins instead.

This keto friendly banana bread uses a blend of premium low carb flours to get the right density and moistness in your loaf, like the real thing. Sometimes you really need to use a blend of flours to get that “just right” texture, and this is one of those times. The wet/dry ingredient ratio is important here because that’s what ensure the right texture. Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour and Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour are both super finely milled and create the perfect consistency.

And, we’re using Besti sweetener for this bread, because not only does it taste just like sugar (without sugar alcohols!), it also helps to seal in moisture so your bread won’t be dry. Other sweeteners won’t do that!

Loaf of almond flour banana bread with almond flour and Besti sweetener

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Is Banana Bread Keto?

Traditional banana bread is not suitable for keto, as it’s made with white flour, sugar, and bananas. This low carb banana nut bread recipe is keto friendly.

Why You’ll Love This Keto Banana Bread Recipe

Real banana flavor, without the carbs!
Moist and cake-like crumb
Takes just 15 minutes to prep
Just 2 grams net carbs per slice

Loaf of sugar free banana bread on a cutting board

Almond Flour Banana Bread Ingredients

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for keto banana nut bread, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

The dry ingredients:

Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour – The BEST almond flour that’s blanched and finely ground for the best texture in keto baked goods. Make sure you use a finely ground almond flour instead of almond meal, or it will change the texture of the bread.
Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour – Made with premium organic coconuts with a super fine texture, this works best in baked goods.
Spices & Leavening Agents – Including baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt for perfect flavor and bread-like feel.
Xanthan gum – This gives low carb and gluten-free baked goods a more traditional texture.
Chopped walnuts – Optional, but adds great texture and flavor. See below for other add-in options!

The wet ingredients:

Butter – Use grass-fed for best flavor and nutrition, but any unsalted butter at room temperature will work. See below for a dairy free variation.
Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – This is the best sweetener for keto quick breads like this one, not only because it sweetens like sugar but most important, it keeps them super moist. If you have to, you can substitute another keto sweetener, but the end result may be more dry.
Eggs – Use large eggs and make sure they come to room temperature before using them in the recipe. If you forgot to do this, you can place them in warm water for a few minutes to come to room temperature faster.
Almond milk – You can use store bought or make your own homemade almond milk, but either way, make sure it’s unsweetened. You can also use other keto milks, such as coconut milk beverage or watered-down heavy cream.

The secret ingredient:

So what’s the secret to this keto banana bread recipe? Have you figure it out yet?

It’s banana extract!

You guys, this is like the best stuff ever. You can make a truly low carb banana bread recipe and it still tastes like bananas!

Extracts are the secret ingredient to make almost any high-sugar or high-carb food possible again on a keto diet.

And just to clarify, I’m not talking about those artificial “imitation” extracts. You do not want those! This extract is derived from real bananas and it lasts a long time.

Ingredients to make keto banana bread recipe

How To Make Keto Banana Bread

This section shows how to make easy keto banana bread with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full instructions, see the recipe card below.

Mix dry ingredients. In a large bowl, mix together Wholesome Yum Almond Flour, Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour, baking powder, cinnamon, xanthan gum, and sea salt.
Beat butter. In another large bowl, beat butter and Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend until fluffy.

Creamed butter and Besti sweetener in a white bowl

Mix wet ingredients. Beat in the eggs one at a time, until smooth. Then, beat in the almond milk and banana extract.
Combine. With the mixer on medium, gradually add dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, until thick and uniform.

Wet ingredients for keto banana bread recipe in a white bowl

Almond flour banana bread batter in a bowl

Stir in nuts. If you’re adding walnuts, stir some in, reserving some more for the top.
Transfer. Scoop the batter into a small loaf pan (this one is the perfect size) lined with parchment paper, including the sides. Smooth out the top. Sprinkle with more walnuts and press them lightly into the surface.

Low carb banana bread batter with walnuts

Almond flour banana bread batter in a pan before baking

Bake sugar free banana bread. Bake until the top is golden, then tent the top with foil and continue baking until it passes the toothpick test (an inserted toothpick should come out clean).
Cool. Let the bread cool completely before slicing.

Tips For The Best Low Carb Banana Bread

Follow these tips for perfect banana keto bread, each and every time.

Use fresh baking powder. Keto banana bread doesn’t rise very well, so fresh baking powder is especially important to help it rise as much as possible.
Use xanthan gum. Add 1/2 teaspoon into the dry ingredients and your banana bread made with almond flour will have a better texture. Plus, it will be less crumbly.
Use room temperature ingredients. This will ensure a smooth batter that doesn’t clump.
Round the top. Since it doesn’t rise much, shaping the batter by rounding the top is going to help your low carb banana bread recipe look more traditional.
Consider coverting it part way through baking. Keep an eye on your bread as it bakes. If the top of the bread starts to brown but the inside is still moist, you can tent the top with foil and then continue the cooking time.
Let it cool completely. I know it’s hard, but it’s important to be patient and let the gluten free sugar free banana bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing, or it will fall apart.

Keto banana bread slices on cutting board

Keto Banana Bread Variations

Dairy free – You can make this low carb banana bread recipe dairy-free if you need to, by replacing the butter with coconut oil. If you’re sensitive to dairy but can handle ghee, that’s a better option if possible. Since the recipe calls for creaming the butter, the end result will be a little different, but it will still work!
Coconut free – If you can’t have coconut, you can try replacing the 1/4 cup coconut flour with 3/4 to 1 cup almond flour, and check the consistency against the pictures to make sure it’s similar.
Nut free – Unfortunately, I don’t have a good nut free suggestion here; sunflower seed flour might work to replace almond flour, but I haven’t tried it and the texture will likely be worse. It’s fine to replace almond milk with another keto milk, though.
Chocolate chip – Fold some sugar free chocolate chips into the batter before baking.
Blueberry – Fold some fresh or frozen blueberries into the batter.
Chocolate – Replace 1/4 cup of the almond flour with 1/4 cup cocoa powder.
Caramel topping – Drizzle your finished keto banana bread with sugar free caramel sauce.
Maple glaze – Make the perfect fall inspired glaze by whisking together heavy cream, a little keto maple syrup, and powdered Besti to thicken, then drizzle on the cooled bread.

Storage Instructions

To store: It will be fine for 2-3 days on the counter, and you can keep it in the fridge for up to 1 week. Wrap in parchment paper instead of plastic, so that it doesn’t collect too much moisture and get soggy.
To freeze: Let the banana keto bread cool, then slice it up and freeze the slices. You can do this in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag once solid. Or, you can freeze in a bag right away if you place pieces of parchment paper between the slices. Both of these methods prevent the slices from sticking together, so that you can take them out one at a time as needed.
To thaw: Thaw on the counter or in the fridge overnight.
To reheat: If you like warm banana bread, reheat gently in the microwave or the oven.

Almond flour banana bread shown with Wholesome Yum products

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Tools To Make Sugar Free Banana Bread

Hand Mixer – Works just as well as a stand mixer, without taking up the kitchen space.
Banana Extract – The secret ingredient for the BEST keto banana bread recipe! This one is derived from real bananas and doesn’t have an aftertaste.
Loaf Pan – This one is the perfect size for this recipe, and I use it for many of my other keto breads.

Almond Flour Banana Bread Recipe

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259 Comments

Sandy M.
0 September 19, 2022Reply

This banana bread is excellent and just what I needed! I love dessert and have tried other baked Keto recipes from different sites, but they just didn’t hit the mark. This bread is delicious with butter or plain. It doesn’t feel like I’m not eating Keto! This is a very well done recipe. Keep them coming! I’m now following! Thank you!
Judi Whiteaker
0 August 26, 2022Reply

I am mostly keto, some days low carbish. But I made this Banana Nut Bread yesterday and my non – keto husband liked it! I will probably back off on the cinnamon to 1 tsp though when I make it again. Great recipe & Simple. Thank You.
Karen
0 August 25, 2022Reply

I am so thankful for these recipes. They are fantastic.
queencafe777
0 July 22, 2022Reply

I decided to put banana but sliced it in chunks so people on the keto diet could remove it. It gives it more flavor and moisture. I do not have coconut flour but I added 1/2 cup more almond flour. I do not have almond milk, I used coconut milk and vanilla extract since I do not have banana extract. It is delicious and moist. Fyi, it took approx 1 hour ten minutes since my oven temp is off. I flip it down since top sunk a bit while cooling and it fixed the sunken top. Do cover with foil if browning too fast on top. Thanks for sharing.
Littymol Chacko
0 July 18, 2022Reply

Can I use the ripe banana instead of banana extract?
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 July 19, 2022Reply
  
  Hi Littymol, Using a banana would change the moisture in the bread + it would no longer be low carb.
Lynn
0 July 15, 2022Reply

Exceptional taste and texture. No one would ever know this banana bread was low carb! Surprised anything could taste so delicious and yet be so easy to make. I’ll absolutely need to freeze individual slices immediately or I’ll be tempted to keep nibbling away.
Lorna
0 May 29, 2022Reply

Great and easy recipe!
Kelly
0 May 10, 2022Reply

Unfortunately, I don’t have a loaf pan. What can I use alternatively until I decide I like the recipe enough to purchase one?
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 May 11, 2022Reply
  
  Hi Kelly, You can also make this recipe into muffins.
Olivia Hernandez
0 May 2, 2022Reply

It was delicious! Will make it again,thank you so much for the recipe ❤️❤️
Kay
0 April 23, 2022Reply

Hi! Are there any alternatives I can use if I don’t have xanthan gum?
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 April 29, 2022Reply
  
  Hi Kay, Psyllium husk powder might work, but you’d need a few times more of it. The xanthan gum is also an optional ingredient so you can just omit it, too.