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    Home » Recipes » Muffins and Breads

    Healthy Banana Blueberry Bread

    Published: Mar 21, 2022 by Vanessa Vickery · 3 Comments

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    low carb banana and blueberry bread in loaf pan

    This Healthy Banana Blueberry Bread is sweetened only by the blueberries and banana, This gluten free banana blueberry bread is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

    Freshly cooked healthy banana blueberry bread.

    This banana and blueberry bread is sugar free!! The only sweetness comes from the fruit - the blueberries and banana! So it is perfect for anyone on a low carb diet. 

    This sugar free banana bread will make the perfect breakfast or snack and I have included the nutrition content at the end of the recipe.

    WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE

    Gluten & Dairy Free - suitable for people with gluten and dairy/lactose intolerances.

    Sugar Free - this bread is only sweetened by the bananas and blueberries

    Easy to Make - this recipe involves a couple of simple steps and will be ready in less than 1 hour.

    Healthy wholefood ingredients - which are easy to find at any supermarket, health store, food markets or on-line store

    Slices of the bread on wooden board.

    INGREDIENTS YOU NEED

    • Ripe bananas
    • Eggs
    • Coconut oil
    • Vanilla extract
    • Cinnamon powder
    • Gluten free baking powder
    • Almond flour or almond meal
    • Blueberries
    The baked bread in the silicone loaf pan.

    BAKING TIPS

    1. I recommend using a silicon loaf pan. You will save yourself a bit of time by not having to grease the pan and then line it with baking paper. They are ideal if you are short on time. I use the Wiltshire which you can buy from your major supermarkets.
    2. It takes approximately 60 minutes to bake. But always check with a skewer to make sure the bread has cooked through. 

    RECIPE FAQS

    Can I add extra sweetness to this recipe?

    Add ¼ cup of pure maple syrup to the recipe at stage 2 with the other wet ingredients. It will not be low-carb then.

    Can I use eggs straight from the refrigerator?

    Make sure the eggs have been kept at room temperature before using and are not cold. It will help the bread to rise better when cooking.

    What is the best loaf pan to use?

    I recommend using a silicon loaf pan. You will save yourself a bit of time by not having to grease the pan and then line it with baking paper. They are ideal if you are in a bit of a rush and you want to skip a few steps. I use the Wiltshire which you can buy from your major supermarkets.

    Why is my bread taking longer than 60 minutes to bake?

    It should take 60 minutes to bake however always check with a skewer to make sure the bread has cooked through. Not all ovens are created equally!!

    Slices of the banana bread in front of the rest of the loaf on a round wooden board.

    Looking for other baked dessert recipes? Try these:

    The Tastiest Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Chocolate Macadamia Fudge Brownies

    Ginger Cookies

    Flourless Almond and Lemon Cake

    Banana and Macadamia Bread

    Lastly, I would love to hear from you if you make this recipe. You can either leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! If you do make this recipe, please tag me on Instagram! It really makes my day when I see your creations of my recipes.

    Low Carb Banana & Blueberry Bread

    This low carb banana and blueberry bread is sweetened only by the blueberries and banana, plus it is also gluten and dairy free.
    4 from 17 votes
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    Category: Muffins and Breads
    Cuisine: Western
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 10 slices
    Calories: 250kcal
    Author: Vanessa Vickery

    Ingredients

    • 10.5 oz ripe bananas approximately 3 medium bananas
    • 3 large eggs
    • ⅓ cup coconut oil melted
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
    • 1 teaspoon gluten free baking powder
    • 2 cups almond flour or almond meal
    • 8.8 oz blueberries
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat, Heat oven to 180C | 350F (or 160C | 320F fan forced). Lightly grease a loaf pan and line with baking paper or use a silicon loaf pan (to save yourself the extra hassle).
    • Add wet ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the bananas, eggs, coconut oil and vanilla extract
    • Add dry ingredients. Then add the almond meal, baking powder and cinnamon powder to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
    • Add blueberries. Add all the blueberries (except 6 or so) and fold through the mixture.
    • Add to loaf pan. Pour or spoon the mixture into the loaf pan and then gently press the remaining blueberries onto the top of the mixture.
    • Bake banana bread. Bake for approximately 60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
    • Allow to cool. Let cool in the loaf pan for 30 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool for a further 30 minutes.

    Notes

    • If you are wanting to add some extra sweetness then I would add ¼ cup maple syrup with the wet ingredients.
    • You can store in your fridge for 4-5 days or in your freezer for up to 3 months when stored in an air-tight container

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 71mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g

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    1. Steph

      March 22, 2022 at 11:52 am

      Hi there,
      What would you suggest using as a substitute for banana, while keeping the recipe low carb?
      Thanks

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      • Vanessa Vickery

        March 22, 2022 at 1:53 pm

        The banana is a main ingredient for this recipe. I don't think there is a suitable replacement.

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        • Carmen

          April 08, 2022 at 3:08 pm

          Would you consider Avocado can be used as a substitute, right? Just that it would be Avocado bread/cake rather than the original Banana bread. 🤗 And maybe also apple purée to make this Apple Cake? I have used a similar recipe without the coconut oil, will try with coconut oil to see how that turns out.

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