Almond Flour Banana Bread

This diabetes-friendly banana bread uses almond flour and green bananas for minimal impact on blood sugar levels. The resistant starch in green bananas and healthy fats from nuts help with blood sugar management, while the protein from the eggs support muscle maintenance and healthy metabolism.

Equipment needed

• 9-by-5-inch loaf pan
• Mixing bowls (large and medium)
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Parchment paper
• Fork
• Cooling rack

Ingredients

• 3 medium slightly green bananas, mashed
• 3 cups almond flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons stevia or monk fruit sweetener (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
3. Add eggs, melted coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, ground flaxseed, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
6. Stir in apple cider vinegar.
7. Fold in chopped walnuts, reserving some for topping.
8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts.
9. Bake 55-60 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
10. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional information

• 245 calories
• 9 grams protein
• 14 grams carbohydrates
• 6 grams fiber
• 19 grams fat
• 185 milligrams sodium