Make the BEST Keto Banana Bread Recipe Using REAL Fruit!
Grab a banana and let’s get to making this delicious keto Banana bread — yep, we put an actual banana in our keto version!
Keto banana bread IS possible!
I am so excited to share the ULTIMATE keto banana bread recipe! This banana bread is packed with flavor from the brown Swerve, cinnamon, and of course, a blend of real banana (yes, we’re using an actual banana) and banana extract.
This recipe has definitely been missing from my keto lifestyle, and it’s truly a taste of heaven in a slice of bread! What better way to celebrate any occasion than with these baked goods?
A banana bread recipe that is under 5 net carbs per serving? Yes, please!
I know what you’re thinking: bananas aren’t considered keto… and technically, you’re right. However, this recipe spreads one banana across 12 slices and gets an extra banana flavor boost from some banana extract, resulting in delicious slices clocking in at only 4.9g net carbs per serving. Not bad for a bread recipe that actually calls for the real fruit.
Not to mention, traditional banana bread calls for a cup of sugar whereas we swap in 0g net carb Swerve. Feel free to swap out the Swerve for your favorite 1:1 keto sweetener!
Keto Banana Bread
yield: 12 SERVINGS
prep time: 20 MINUTES
cook time: 50 MINUTES
total time: 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES
A warm slice of homemade banana bread that will bring all the comfort without all the carbs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/3 cup monkfruit sweetener
- 2 to 3 tablespoons brown Swerve (depending on how sweet you like your bread)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon banana extract
- 4 eggs, medium-sized
- 1 banana, mashed (best when overly ripe)
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a bread loaf pan with parchment paper (for easy cleanup) and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
3
In another large bowl, add softened butter, monk fruit sweetener, and brown Swerve. With a hand mixer, cream together butter and sweeteners for 1-2 minutes until fluffy.
4
Add in vanilla extract, banana extract, almond milk, and one egg at a time, mixing after each egg is added. Continue to mix for 2 minutes.
5
Add in mashed banana, half of the dry ingredients, and mix on low to combine. Add remaining dry ingredients and continue to mix for 30 seconds.
6
Pour batter into prepared bread loaf pan and place in the oven for 40-50 minutes.
Be sure to keep an eye on your loaf while it's in the oven, I suggest covering it with foil halfway through to prevent the top from burning.
7
Remove from oven and let cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
Additional Notes
Don’t be alarmed by the high total carb count! Fiber and erythritol (the main ingredient in Swerve) do not affect blood sugar in the same way that regular carbs do, so we subtracted them from the total carb count. You’ll see that the net carbs are much lower once you remove the sugar alcohol and fiber.
Nutrition Information
Yield: 12 slices, Serving Size: 1 slice
Amount Per Serving:
200 Calories | 16.8g Fat | 15.8g Total Carbs | 3.5g Fiber | 2.2g Sugar | 7.4g Sugar Alcohol | 6.4g Protein | 4.9g Net Carbs
Five tips for making the best keto banana bread ever:
- For a bit of pizazz, add in keto chocolate chips and nuts, or top it off with an easy sweet keto glaze of equal parts water & Swerve confectioners. Yum!
- When using parchment paper to line the loaf pan, I like to use binder clips to hold the paper in place while I pour the batter in.
- Want to make some muffins instead of a loaf? You can use this keto banana bread recipe and just use a muffin pan instead of a bread loaf pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.
- To store the bread (or any homemade bread), I would suggest wrapping it in plastic wrap and then storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- When baking with keto ingredients, such as almond flour, make sure you keep a close eye on your bread. If it starts turning brown when baking, simply place a sheet of aluminum foil over the top of your pan to prevent any burning.
- You can leave out the banana extract if you’d prefer more of a subtler banana taste.
My Hip teammate Rachel made this keto banana bread recipe and here’s what she thought…
“Banana bread bliss! It’s a personal favorite, but the sugar overload usually gives me pause. What I like about this recipe is the explosion of flavors minus the sugar spike and those pesky inflammatory additives. An indulgence that’s both guilt-free and bursting with flavor! I made one substitute and that was for the brown Swerve, and I used golden monk fruit. Turned out so yummy!”
This banana bread is delicious!
It was hard to resist only one piece! If you make this for any kind of gathering, it’s going to be a hit for sure.
Begging for more banana? Try our keto banana cheesecake next!
Thank you for all the great recipes! Does anyone find that when baking with Swerve that after a couple days the sweetness is stronger (not in a good way) and the texture is granular? I’ve found this to be true in the peanut butter bars and blueberry muffins. Thanks in advance!
I don’t use Swerve, however, I can tell you that I use monk fruit and I don’t have that issue.
Thank you for your reply Jennifer 🙂 I’ll try that! Do you use a particular brand?
I use Lakanto! I like the white, but they also sell brown.
Hi! Did you just not use the Swerve at all and only the monk fruit?
Hi Mallory! Only the Monk fruit. That is her favorite sweetener❤
kayprice42@live.com where do you get monk fruit sweetener. What other sweeteners do you use . Some are upsetting my stomach thank you.
Hi Kay! ❤️ There are many other keto sweeteners available. Be sure to browse this list with tips over here. 🥰 – https://hip2keto.com/tips/sugar-free-sweeteners/
Just made it and it’s really delish!
Hi Kamketo! This is wonderful to hear! We are so happy that you loved it ❤ If you haven’t joined us yet, we would love to have you over in our community!! Thanks for being such a valued reader!
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What else can I use instead of coconut flour? Ty!
Hi Shirley! Be sure to check out our flour guide which includes all of the best Keto flours and how to use them!
https://hip2keto.com/tips/gluten-free-keto-flours-recipes/
Hope this helps!
I am an insulin dependent diabetic so I like to look at Keto recipes, since you need to take less insulin with those. I am not trying to reach ketosis so this change I made would not be for those. I tried monkfruit sweetener once and I did not like it. Maybe after some time I will try it again. I substituted 1/2 cup of organic sugar, and three bananas instead of one (without the banana extract which I did not have). It did not rise like this one. It was darker than this one, almost chocolate looking. I will leave it in the oven 55 minutes next time because in my convection oven it seemed like it needed just a few more minutes and I took it out at 45 since convection ovens usually cook faster. It was not overly sweet but it was REALLY very good. My husband like it. This recipe has a lot of butter and it was REALLLY very moist. I had two good sized slices that day and I gave myself insulin for 12 carbs each which is really NOT a lot for any type of banana bread, I was really AMAZED at how LITTLE insulin I needed for this recipe EVEN with three bananas and a 1/2 cup of sugar!!! We are keeping this recipe.
Oh good! Thanks for taking a moment share how your version turned out! SO glad it worked well for you!
Can I leave out the banana extract?
You can, but it will have less banana flavor.
Thank you for your amazing recipes
You’re SO very welcome! 🥰
This was the first keto baked good I have made and it came out amazing. I was really impressed with the banana extract you recommended also, it will have many uses.
Yay! Very happy to hear how much you enjoyed this recipe! 🥰 Be sure to check out some other yummy recipes here that you may be able to use the banana extract with too! 🍌🙌
Turned out great! Added some toasted walnuts
Glad to hear it was a hit! Thanks for sharing you enjoyed yours! ❤️🤗