Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This is the best gluten free chocolate chip banana bread recipe! Healthier than most banana bread recipes this one is made with almond flour and coconut flour so not only is it gluten free but it’s dairy free and paleo too. Plus it’s so easy to make in just one bowl. 

Why you will love this recipe:

• This paleo chocolate chip banana bread is incredibly delicious.
• It’s bursting with chocolate flavour and has the best, moist texture.
• Not only is this banana bread recipe gluten free, but it’s also grain free and dairy free so safe for the paleo diet.
• This gluten free banana bread is made with almond flour so it’s lower in carbs, and higher in protein compared to other gluten free banana bread recipes. 
• It’s surprisingly easy to make in just one bowl.
• It is a healthy alternative to many gluten free banana bread recipes as it only has 1/4 cup of honey as a sweetener.
• It’s made with almond flour, tapioca flour, and coconut flour to give it the perfect texture
• It’s made in just one bowl so your clean up is so easy!
• This gluten free chocolate chip bread freezes really well. 
• This almond flour chocolate chip banana bread is also a dairy free chocolate chip banana bread. 

Key ingredients and substitutions: 

• Almond flour – one of my all time favourite grain free flours it adds healthy fats and protein to this bread recipe. You could swap this for cashew flour. 
• Coconut flour – when combined with almond flour this helps gives grain free baked goods the perfect texture. 
• Tapioca flour – to help make this banana bread so light and fluffy. 
• Baking soda – this helps the bread rise when it bakes. I recommend using aluminum free baking soda if you can. 
• Salt – just a pinch is all you need to balance out the sweetness of this bread. 
• Bananas – to help add natural moisture and sweetness to this recipe. Be sure to use ripe bananas, and not green bananas. 
• Eggs – these help add moisture and help the bread rise when it bakes. 
• Coconut oil – this not only adds moisture but helps give the bread that perfect crisp outer crust. 
• Honey – one of my favourite natural sweeteners. You could swap this for maple syrup. 
• Chocolate chips – I prefer to use dairy free chocolate chips sweetened with coconut sugar to keep this bread refined sugar free, but you can use any type of chocolate chips that you like.  

How to make this recipe:

Step one:

First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step two:

Now add the dry and wet ingredients to your standing mixer (minus the chocolate chips), and blend well until the batter is smooth.

Step three:

Then stir in the chocolate chips by hand and transfer the batter to your greased bread pan.

Step four:

Spread the batter evenly with a spoon or knife and then sprinkle the extra chocolate chips on top.

Step five:

Then bake the bread for ~55 minutes (until a toothpick inserted inside comes out clean). Let the bread cool, then cut it into pieces and enjoy. 

Tips and variations:

• Use room temperature eggs for best results. 
• Be sure to use almond flour and not almond meal for this recipe. 
• You can substitute maple syrup for the honey.
• Instead of topping the banana bread with chocolate chips, use my paleo honey glaze instead.
• For some added crunch add in chopped pecans or walnuts.
• Instead of almond flour you can use cashew flour. 
• This banana bread freezes really well so you can make a double or triple batch and freeze some for later. 

How to store: 

Store this bread in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. 

Frequently asked questions: 

How do you make gluten free banana bread moist?

The key is using enough bananas, the right combination of gluten free flours and enough wet ingredients. I used 3 bananas in this recipe, plus 3 eggs, melted coconut oil and honey to ensure it doesn’t turn out dry. 

Can I leave out the eggs in this recipe?

I haven’t tried the recipe without the eggs. If you want to substitute with 3 gelatin eggs or chia seed eggs feel free to try, but just be aware that the bread won’t rise nearly as much and I can’t guarantee the same outcome as with eggs. If you do try it without the eggs please let me know how it turns out!

How many calories are in this banana bread? 

The calories in this banana bread recipe will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use and how large of slices you cut, but if you get 8 servings out of this recipe each slice of this gluten free banana bread has approximately 459 calories. 

What if I am allergic to almonds?

You can substitute the almond flour for cashew flour.

Is this banana bread recipe vegan? 

This is not a gluten free vegan chocolate chip banana bread recipe as it is made with eggs. 

Can I substitute the almond flour for coconut flour?

Absolutely not! These two grain free flours cook very differently. You would need much less coconut flour and many more wet ingredients to make this recipe work with just coconut flour.

Is tapioca flour the same as cassava flour?

No! These two flours are very different. Do not try using cassava flour in this recipe, it will not turn out. 

Other recipes you will love:

• Paleo Carrot Cake Donuts 
• Paleo Carrot Cake Banana Bread 
• Paleo Chocolate Chip Pancakes 
• Chocolate Avocado Torte
• Chocolate Raspberry Cups 
• Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies 

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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

A gluten free chocolate chip banana bread recipe that is bursting with flavour and is so easy to make.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword almond flour bannana bread, dairy free chocolate chip banana bread, paleo chocolate chip banana bread

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 8

Calories 459 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1 cup tapioca flour
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• pinch sea salt
• 3 ripe bananas
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (plus a little more for greasing the pan)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tbsp organic vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350F.

2. Add all the ingredients, except the chocolate chips, to your standing mixer and blend well until smooth.

   

3. Stir in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips by hand.

   

4. Grease your bread pan with extra coconut oil or line it with parchment paper and pour the batter into the bread pan and spread with a spoon or knife until smooth.

   

5. Sprinkle the extra 1/4 cup chocolate chips on top of the bread for garnish.

   

6. Place in the oven and bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted inside comes out clean.

   

7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 30-60 minutes. Then serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

1. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use. 
2. Store this banana bread in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 7 days. 

Nutrition Facts

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Amount Per Serving

Calories 459 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Fat 28g43%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Cholesterol 61mg20%

Sodium 185mg8%

Potassium 187mg5%

Carbohydrates 49g16%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 23g26%

Protein 10g20%

Vitamin A 117IU2%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 92mg9%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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