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Collagen Banana Bread (Paleo, Gluten Free)

Nov 6, 2021 · 5 Comments

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This healthy collagen banana bread is paleo friendly, gluten free, dairy free and nut free. Better yet, this protein banana bread is only sweetened with bananas - no added sugar. This is a great loaf eaten as-is or enjoyed with sweet or savory toppings.

loaf of collagen banana bread on a wooden cutting board

I made this collagen banana bread in collaboration with Ancient Nutrition (on Instagram) and liked it so much, that I thought it needed a permanent home on the blog.

On their own, bananas aren't my favorite fruit... but, I absolutely LOVE using them in baked goods, no-bake treats and smoothies.  In my opinion, they're the ultimate sweetener. Plus, they improve the texture of baked goods, making them moist and tender (a quality I enjoy).

This paleo collagen bread recipe is only sweetened with banana and it has more protein than your average banana bread recipe thanks to the addition of collagen peptides.

Here's what you need to know about this easy banana bread recipe:

Recipe Highlights

  • grain free & gluten free: this paleo banana bread is made with cassava flour
  • dairy free: no milk, no whey protein
  • nut free: this loaf is almond free! It uses tahini and cassava flour instead of almond products.
  • easy to make: a one-bowl kind of banana bread recipe
  • low sugar: only sweetened with bananas
  • high protein: the collagen peptides provide a good boost in protein that you won't get from most banana bread recipes

Ingredients

This collagen bread recipe contains paleo friendly ingredients and is completely nut free. Here's a list of what you need:

  • ripe banana
  • eggs
  • tahini
  • vanilla extract
  • collagen peptides
  • cassava flour
  • cinnamon
  • paleo baking powder

Banana

There is only one banana needed for this collagen bread recipe. I used a ripe banana, meaning one that's yellow with a few brown spots.

Eggs

This recipe requires eggs and I do not recommend an egg substitute.

Tahini

I decided to make this loaf with tahini, as I love the flavor combination of tahini and banana. That being said, any nut or seed butter should work in it's place (like cashew butter or almond butter).

Collagen Peptides

Collagen peptides are an important part of this banana bread recipe. They not only boost the protein content, but also play a role in the bread's texture.

My top choice of collagen for this recipe is Ancient Nutrition's collagen peptides. Either their unflavored or vanilla would work well.

Cassava Flour

Cassava flour is a great paleo baking flour, as it's naturally grain free, gluten free and nut free. This gut-friendly paleo baking flour acts similarly to all purpose flour or a gluten free blend. So, if you need a substitute those would be your best bets. Be sure to measure by weight, as cassava flour is quite dense.

My favorite and most recommended brand of cassava flour is Otto's Naturals cassava four.

hand grabbing a slice from a stack of bread

How To Make Collagen Bread

This bread is made in one bowl and baked in the oven in an 8" x 4" pan.

First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. 

Then, peel the banana and mash it in a large mixing bowl.  Mix in the remaining wet ingredients: eggs, tahini, vanilla. 

Next, mix in the dry ingredients: collagen, cassava flour, cinnamon, baking powder.

collagen banana bread batter

Pour the batter into a parchment lined 8" x 4" baking pan and place the pan in the oven. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. 

After baking, cool the loaf in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire cooling rack.

Storage

This cassava collagen bread is best kept in the fridge up to one week, but may be sliced and frozen for longer storage.

slices of collagen bread topped with tahini

Best Way to Eat Banana Collagen Bread

Since this paleo banana bread isn't overly sweet, it works well eaten with both sweet and savory toppings.  My favorite ways to eat a slice include:

  • slather a piece in dairy free yogurt and top with fresh raspberries
  • toast a slice and top with mashed avocado with a runny egg
  • drizzle a portion with tahini and sprinkle on cinnamon and bee pollen
  • toast a couple slices and spread with cream cheese or butter (dairy free if needed)

More Paleo Banana Bread Recipes

For more easy, low sugar banana bread recipes, check these out:

stack of banana bread

Almond Flour Banana Bread

bit of pear bread

Banana Pear Bread

close up of bread slice

Cassava Flour Banana Bread

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Collagen Banana Bread (Paleo, Gluten Free)

★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
  • Author: Katie
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8" x 4" loaf 1x
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Description

This healthy collagen banana bread is made with collagen peptides, tahini and cassava flour.  It is only sweetened with bananas and is completely nut free, grain free and dairy free.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ripe banana (100g)
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup tahini
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup collagen peptides (40g)
  • ⅓ cup cassava flour (53g)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Line an 8" x 4" baking pan with parchment paper, set aside.
  3. Peel banana and mash in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add in wet ingredients (eggs, tahini, vanilla) and whisk until smooth.
  5. Add in dry ingredients (collagen, cassava flour, cinnamon, baking powder) and mix until well combined.
  6. Pour batter into lined baking pan.
  7. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove the bread from the oven, cool 5 minutes in the baking pan, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
  9. Best stored in fridge up to one week.

Keywords: collagen peptides, collagen bread, paleo banana bread, banana protein bread, collagen banana bread, tahini bread, cassava flour bread, cassava protein bread, no added sugar recipes, paleo bread recipe

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  1. Pilar Onrubia says

    February 04, 2020 at 6:05 am

    Awesome recipe! 🙂

    What can I change collagen for?

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      February 04, 2020 at 6:25 am

      Hi! This is a collagen bread recipe. You can't make it without collagen.

      Reply
  2. Mariel says

    May 17, 2020 at 10:36 pm

    Thanks for the recipe! Is it possible to make this without cassava flower? I am doing SIBO diet and trying to avoid carbs

    Reply
    • Katie says

      May 18, 2020 at 1:33 pm

      Hi! I haven't tested this recipe using any other flour. However, a gluten free blend (like Bob's Red Mill Paleo Baking Flour) may work as a substitute. My Collagen Pumpkin Bread is pretty low in carbs, if you want to check that out 🙂

      Reply
  3. Katie says

    November 08, 2021 at 4:42 am

    This is a great low sugar banana bread. Hope you all enjoy the recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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