Description

This Flourless Banana Bread is naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and incredibly moist! Made with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, oats or almond flour, and a touch of honey or maple syrup, this easy recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or even dessert. It’s dairy-free, with a vegan option, and requires minimal prep. No fancy ingredients—just pure, delicious banana goodness!

Ingredients

Scale

3 large ripe bananas, mashed
2 ½ cups rolled oats (or 1 ¾ cups almond flour for a grain-free version)
2 large eggs (or flax eggs for a vegan version)
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but recommended for extra flavor)
¼ teaspoon salt

Optional Add-Ins:

½ cup chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
¼ cup raisins or dried fruit
2 tablespoons almond or peanut butter

Instructions

Preheat & Prep – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Blend the Oats (If Using) – If using rolled oats, blend them in a food processor or blender until they form a fine flour-like texture.
Mix the Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add eggs (or flax eggs), honey/maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
Combine Dry Ingredients – Stir in the blended oats (or almond flour), baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until just combined.
Fold in Extras – If using chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit, fold them in now.
Bake – Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool & Enjoy – Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

For Vegan: Use flax eggs (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water per egg) and maple syrup instead of honey.
For Nut-Free: Stick to oat flour and skip the nuts.
For Extra Moisture: Add 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt or a splash of almond milk.
Storage: Keeps 3 days at room temp, 1 week in the fridge, or 3 months frozen.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 45
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: flourless banana bread, gluten-free banana bread, healthy banana bread, oat banana bread, almond flour banana bread