Healthy 4 Ingredient Banana Bread (No Oats, Gluten Free)

Name: Healthy 4 Ingredient Banana Bread (No Oats, Gluten Free)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 cup mashed bananas (245g)*; 3 large eggs; 1/4 cup water; 1 1/4 cup paleo baking flour (145g); 2 tsp baking powder

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This healthy 4 ingredient banana bread is made with ripe bananas, a grain free flour blend and eggs. It's gluten free and paleo friendly (no oats) and only sweetened with bananas (no sugar added).

Top view of sliced bread on cutting board.

I'm a sucker for a loaf of soft, tender banana bread and this 4 ingredient banana bread checks all the boxes!

It's made with just 4 ingredients (plus water, but I'm not counting that as an official ingredient), is only sweetened with bananas and is completely grain free and gluten free.

This loaf has a moist, soft texture and a delicious banana flavor. You can mix in cinnamon, vanilla and a pinch of salt for more flavor, but I love this loaf as-is.

Why You'll Love this 4 Ingredient Banana Bread

gluten free and grain free - made without flour and without oats
paleo friendly - made with just a few simple, whole food ingredients
dairy free - no butter or milk
easy to make - a simple, one bowl batter that's mixed, poured into a loaf pan and baked
no sugar added - only sweetened with bananas
kid approved - all my kids love this loaf. They'll eat it plain, or top a slice with sunbutter or jam.

Ingredients

Just 4 ingredients (plus water) are needed to make this healthy banana bread.

ripe bananas - yellow with many brown spots
large eggs
paleo baking flour - I like Bob's Red Mill paleo baking flour, which is made from almond flour, arrowroot starch, coconut flour and tapioca Flour.
baking powder - I make my own paleo baking powder, but any type of baking powder will work
water

Ingredients in 4 ingredient banana bread.

How to Make Banana Bread with 4 Ingredients

This is a simple, one-bowl banana bread recipe. What you'll need is a mixing bowl, fork, spatula, 8" x 4" loaf pan, parchment paper and the required ingredients.

First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line your loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Peel the bananas and mash them in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the eggs and water. Then mix in the paleo baking flour and baking powder.

Once well combined, pour the batter into your lined loaf pan.
Place the pan in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
After baking, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool a few minutes in the loaf pan. Then transfer it to a wire cooling rack.

Storage

This banana bread is best stored in a sealed container in the fridge. Enjoy within one week.

For longer storage, slice the cooled banana bread, wrap it in parchment paper and store it in an airtight bag in the freezer. It's best eaten within one month.

Tips and Tricks:

Feel free to add any of your favorite mix-ins. A few ideas include: vanilla extract, cinnamon, chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
To make this loaf into muffins, simply pour the batter into 12 slots of a lined muffin pan. Place the muffins in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Top view of bread cut into thick slices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my banana bread dense and not fluffy?

This particular banana bread is dense and moist, not fluffy and airy. That's just how it was formulated. I wanted something that was quick, easy and delicious with a moist texture.

What mix-ins can I add?

You can mix in vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, ground clove, a pinch of salt or any of your favorite flavorings or spices. Some other options include chopped nuts, chocolate chips or dried fruit. For a sweeter loaf, feel free to add a tablespoon or two of honey or maple syrup.

Can I make this loaf into muffins instead?

Yes! To make these muffins, simply pour the batter into 12 slots of a lined muffin tin. Place in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

How many calories are in one slice?

The entire loaf contains about 1,131 calories (40.2 g fat, 142 g carbs, 45.9 g protein). If cutting into 10 slices, then each slice would be about 113 calories. If making 12 muffins, each muffin would be about 94 calories.

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