Cinnamon Banana Bread (Paleo, Gluten-free)
Cinnamon Banana Bread recipe. A healthier banana bread recipe that has the same great taste as a classic banana bread recipe, but without any butter or refined sugars or flours. Grain-free, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Paleo, and Clean.
If I could have this healthy Cinnamon Banana Bread with a cup of tea every morning, I would be a happy lady!
There’s just something about having a slice of this warm, fluffy, and fragrant Paleo banana bread laced with cinnamon goodness that cheers me right up.
It makes me happy to know that this recipe is made without any butter and without any refined sugars or flours.
It has all the same great taste as a classic banana bread recipe, but I think it tastes even better!
Bold statement, I know. But I truly find healthier baked goods to taste better than their “unhealthy” counterparts.
Don’t get me wrong, I like my baked goods to taste sweet, to be full of flavor and, and to have a good texture.
BUT I find that they taste better without too much sweetness, and without the heaviness that butter tends to bring to baking.
I love eating baked goods that you would never know are “healthy”; they just taste amazing! ( And you still feel good after eating them ).
The healthiness and deliciousness factor is all about the ingredients, especially in this healthy dairy-free banana bread!
Ingredients needed to make this healthy Cinnamon Banana Bread:
- olive oil
- coconut sugar
- eggs
- vanilla
- bananas
- almond flour
- tapioca flour
- coconut flour
- baking soda
- salt
- cinnamon
There have been so many advances in the clean eating arena, that either didn’t exist before or that weren’t as readily available.
A few years ago, I would only bake with almond flour and coconut flour. Now, I bake with tapioca flour, arrowroot flour, chestnut flour… and I still bake with almond flour and coconut flour.
A few years ago, I would only use maple syrup or honey to sweeten my recipes and now I also use coconut sugar, maple sugar, and dates.
Coconut sugar and maple sugar are my favorites and are great brown sugar replacements.
How to make gluten-free cinnamon banana bread:
- In a large bowl, mix the olive oil and coconut sugar together. Then, add the eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas and mix again.
- In another bowl, mix the almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Pour the bowl of dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients and mix until the banana bread batter has formed.
- Pour the banana bread batter into the loaf pan and bake!
This recipe is gluten-free because almond flour, tapioca flour and coconut flour are used instead of regular flour.
The combination of those three flours works great in banana bread. The bread is moist and full of protein and just delicious!
I find that it is easier now more than ever to make a healthier version of many recipes.
Especially almond and coconut flour banana bread. Try this Cinnamon Banana Bread and you’ll see what I mean.
The texture is just on point. It’s moist and fluffy inside, yet it has a nice crust on top.
It’s got lots of great banana flavor, with hints of cinnamon. It’s sweet, but it’s not too sweet.
And it just tastes delicious!
It’s a perfect breakfast or snack or dessert. And it is a crowd pleaser.
Other healthy banana bread recipes you may enjoy:
Paleo Coffee Cake Banana Bread– a delicious gluten-free banana bread recipe layered and topped with cinnamon streusel.
Gluten-free Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins– made with simple ingredients and naturally gluten-free. Recipe by A Dash of Megnut.
This Almond Flour Banana Bread from Four Score Living is made with simple ingredients for a healthy banana bread option.
Cinnamon Banana Bread (Paleo, GF)
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or maple sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3 bananas , mashed
- 1 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour
- 2 Tbs coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 9 in x 5 in loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the olive oil and coconut sugar with a fork or whisk. Add the eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas and whisk again until well mixed.
- In another bowl, combine the almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix with a fork until blended.
- Pour the bowl of dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the banana bread batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. ( Mine has taken 45 minutes and 50 minutes before… it just depends on the oven I’ve used to bake it).
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16 Comments on “Cinnamon Banana Bread (Paleo, Gluten-free)”
I made it with extra virgin olive oil, is that ok? It was delish. Also, do we have any nutritional content for this?
oh yes I usually use extra virgin olive oil! I’m glad you like it! I don’t have nutritional content up but I’ll do it soon! 🙂
Why olive oil? DOesn’t this affect the taste?
I love baking with olive oil! It works so well in banana bread. I don’t taste it; just make sure to use an extra light olive oil that is light in color. 🙂
I could definitely have banana bread for breakfast every day. It’s so tasty! I’m really impressed with the tempting crumb you’d got on this dairy and grain free version. Looks great.
Banana bread is one my fave things to eat! Your recipe sounds amazing! Will have to give it a try.
I have never tried gluten free banana bread earlier. This looks so delicious. Pinned to try it soon.
Oooh! Banana bread is one of my favorite loaf cakes. I haven’t added cinnamon to it before, but I bet it’s amazing! Looks very moist and delicious.
I like that you used maple syrup in this gluten free banana bread. We are trying not to buy refined sugar at all and use different alternatives.
I love banana bread, so thank you for coming up with a healthy version with no refined sugar. I can’t wait to try it!
Ok – you are encouraging me to venture out with my baking flours!! I’ve never baked with tapioca flour, arrowroot flour or chestnut flour but you’ve inspired me to do so! This bread sounds amazing! Like you, I want it in the morning with my coffee!
Yea, cinnamon is always a great addition to banana bread! I love taking classic recipes and making them healthier…or trying too! Great recipe! Saving for later!
I love cinnamon in banana bread…and we could all use a healthier version 😉 Thank you so much for this recipe!
I love the addition of cinnamon in this recipe. I am just starting to experiment using different flours and I cannot wait to make this recipe this weekend! Pinned an this is a must try!
Banana bread is one of my favourite bakes, and your version is so beautiful and tasty looking! Addition of cinnamon must makes it even better, and I can only imagine how gorgeous the house must smell when this is in the oven!
Love this healthy version of banana bread! I gave up refined sugars last year and have never felt better! I bet this makes the whole house smell amazing! Looks absolutely scrumptious! 🙂