Paleo Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
This Paleo Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread uses ripe bananas blended with almond and tapioca flours to create a moist, gluten-free loaf. A cinnamon walnut streusel is swirled into the batter twice and spread on top, adding a textured cinnamon-nut topping that contrasts with the soft bread. The banana bread is baked in a loaf pan and cooled before slicing, delivering tender slices with a flavorful cinnamon swirl. It's a good choice for those following a paleo diet and looking for a naturally sweetened, flour-free banana bread option.
Ingredients
Paleo Banana Bread:
- 3 banana large, ripe
- 2 egg
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 cups almond flour
- ⅓ cup tapioca flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt sea salt
Cinnamon Swirl/Topping:
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 cup walnut finely chopped, raw
- 4 Tbsp coconut oil melted
- ½ cup coconut sugar or raw cane sugar
- Pinch salt sea salt
- 1.5 Tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9” x 5” loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Add the ingredients for the banana bread to a blender and blend until smooth (note: you can prepare the batter in a mixing bowl by mashing and stirring everything together if you don’t have a high-powered blender).
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the ingredients for the cinnamon swirl mixture until well-combined and set aside until ready to use.
- Pour half of the banana bread batter into the parchment lined loaf pan, and sprinkle with half of the cinnamon swirl mixture.
- Pour the remaining banana bread batter on top and smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining streusel topping on top.
- Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the bread from the oven and cover it in foil. Place it back in the oven and bake another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bread is cooked through.
- Allow the banana bread to cool for at least 45 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 loaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 10 | |
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.