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Hi Bold Bakers!
We have had a HUGE number of requests from bakers all across the world for gluten-free, sugar-free, low carb, or paleo recipes. I know there are a lot of recipes out there for banana bread, but this one is the Best Gluten Free Banana Bread, ever. It also happens to be low carb with zero added sugar! My Gluten-Free Banana Bread recipe is engineered to tick all the boxes and fit whatever lifestyle you live. Made with zero (that’s right zero) added sugar, grain free flours, and a bit of coconut oil, this bread is super wholesome and flavorful.
My Gluten-Free Banana Bread is for everyone, not just those that are trying to eat gluten-free. Moist, dense, and topped with a whole banana and studded with toasty walnuts, this delicious and nutritious banana bread is a fresh take on one of my favorite comfort foods.
Can we make our own Almond/Coconut flour?
What makes my lovely banana bread gluten free, grain free, and lower in carbohydrates is the alternative flour blend. While normal flour is derived from wheat, almond flour and coconut flour are exactly what they sound like. If you’ve never heard of these flours, or aren’t sure where to get them, you can easily make them yourself at home in no time.
To make almond flour I suggest you check out Gemma’s recipe for Homemade Almond Flour or ground almonds. Making your own coconut flour is the same process as making the almond flour: you simply blitz up dried unsweetened coconut flakes into a fine powder (or flour). This is best done in a food processor, but can be managed in small amounts in your blender. These flours are a staple in alternative baking and I always have them on hand.

What is Lakanto? How is it made?
In addition to being low in carbs and gluten-free, this banana bread is made with no added sugar. While this recipe is sweetened by the ripe bananas, it also uses one of my favorite alternative ingredients: Lakanto brand maple syrup.
This is a zero sugar liquid sweetener derived from monk fruit and erythritol. If you can’t find this, you can absolutely use another brand of sugar free maple syrup or regular maple syrup. I prefer to use this brand as it’s 100% natural, non-GMO, and vegan. I like to use this because it keeps the bread super moist and also adds that classic sweet maple flavor without all the added sugar.
[ Need more information on substituting sugars? Check out Gemma’s easy Sugar Substitute chart! ]
Is the texture different for this Gluten-Free Banana Bread than regular banana bread?
So you might be wondering with all of these alternative ingredients what is the texture of this Gluten-Free Banana Bread like? Well, if you’ve ever baked with coconut or almond flour before you know they actually lend themselves to a super moist texture and lovely cake-like chew. You lose nothing by using these special ingredients — but you gain fiber, protein, and a bit of healthy fat without having to think about the sugar content.

Do I have to use walnuts?
While I love the combination of walnuts and banana you can add in any nuts you like. Other yummy additions are chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or dried fruit! Feel free to play with this recipe and make it your own.
I truly can’t wait to hear what you think of this awesome Gluten Free Banana Bread recipe!
Want More Alternative Recipes?
And don’t miss Gemma’s Best Ever Banana Bread, too!