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    Keto Banana Bread | The Best Low Carb Banana Bread For Keto

    by Joseph Duff 41 Comments

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    This keto banana bread uses just a few other keto-friendly ingredients and turns out incredibly moist & buttery. And this recipe has all the banana flavor without all the carbs. In fact, it has just over 1 NET CARBS PER SLICE! And maybe even better yet is the fact that this low carb sugar free banana bread makes incredible keto banana muffins too. 

    A loaf of banana bread on a piece of parchment paper on a wooden cutting board. The front of the loaf is cut into slices.

    THE BEST KETO BANANA BREAD 

    Is there anything better than waking up to some keto banana bread and a hot cup of coffee?

    I certainly don't think there is, so I wanted to share my go-to recipe with you!

    It makes for the perfect keto breakfast, afternoon snack, or even dessert. And I've got a feeling you'll forget you're eating low carb when you taste this stuff - that's how good it is.

    Seriously though, it has an ideal texture, just the right amount of sweetness, subtle hints of cinnamon, and is packed with banana flavor - it tastes exactly like real banana bread!

    Except, of course, we're making this without bananas.

    Instead, we will use banana extract and a few other simple ingredients to make this gluten free and sugar free banana bread have just 1.75 NET CARBS per slice!

    But if you want something with real bananas in it, give these almond flour banana muffins a try - each one only has 5 NET CARBS! 

    A loaf of banana bread and a piece of white parchment paper on a wooden cutting board. Three pieces of banana bread are sliced and are leaning up against the front of the loaf.

    INGREDIENTS 

    So, today we will be making this delicious recipe with all common low carb diet ingredients. And you probably have everything you need at home already!

    That said, check out what we'll be using: 

    • ⅔ cup brown swerve
    • 1 stick butter + 2 tablespoon, room temperature
    • 3 large eggs
    • ⅓ cup cream cheese
    • 3 tbsps. coconut flour
    • 1 ½ cup almond flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon banana extract
    • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional) 

    As you can see, these are all classic keto ingredients – a lot of which you might already have at home!

    And a lot of these ingredients are things I use in a lot of my other keto recipes - like these pancakes, these cupcakes, and these french fries.

    A banana bread loaf with three slices cut leaning up against the front of the loaf. The banana bread is on a piece of white parchment paper.

    KETO FLOURS TO USE 

    As I mentioned, we'll be using a combination of gluten free flours to get the perfect texture to this banana bread.

    And using both flours gives it just the right balance of dense-ness, tenderness, and moistness. That's what makes this recipe practically indistinguishable from the real thing!

    That said, if you don't have almond flour, don't try to use more coconut flour in its place - it is extremely absorbent, so you may end up pulling dry and crumbly banana bread out of the oven.

    Instead, you can substitute the almond flour with an equal amount of walnut flour or sunflower seed flour.

    KETO SWEETENERS TO USE

    Ok, so to perfect amount of sweetness, we'll use Brown Swerve to replicate that rich, caramel-like flavor that regular brown sugar gives banana bread. 

    Brown Swerve has 0 carbs, 0 calories, and the same sweetness level as regular brown sugar.

    That said, another keto-friendly sweetener option that is similar to Brown Swerve that you can try is Lakanto's Golden Monk fruit Sweetener - the monk fruit will work just as well in this keto banana bread.

    Also, for my readers in Europe, you can use Sukrin Gold – but you may want to add a little more than the recipe suggests since it's not as sweet as Swerve.  An overhead view of a banana bread loaf. Three pieces of banana bread are cut and are lying down.An overhead view of a banana bread loaf. Three pieces of banana bread are cut and overlapping one another in front of the loaf. A knife is next to the banana bread to the left.

    SWEETENERS TO AVOID

    There are two sweeteners that I recommend avoiding on keto, and they are Stevia and xylitol. 

    Besides the fact that pure Stevia is literally 300 times sweeter than regular sugar, a lot of Stevia products on the market contain carbs/sugar in the form of maltodextrin, maltose, and dextrose mixed in.

    And xylitol is labeled as sugar-free, but it actually contains half the calories and carbs as regular sugar. So, even though it's sugar-free, it has a lot of carbs.

    Having said all of that, to stay in ketosis, I'd avoid these two sweeteners. 

    A banana bread loaf on a wooden cutting board with three cut pieces laying in front of the loaf. A knife is to the left of the banana bread and a small bowl of walnuts is in front of it.

    HOW TO MAKE KETO BANANA BREAD

    Ok, so all you really need to make this recipe is 15 minutes of work. After that, all that's left to do is wait for the banana bread to bake.

    As if you needed even more reasons to love this recipe, am I right?!

    And it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends whether they're on the keto diet or not. In fact, I guarantee they won't be able to tell there are no bananas in it at all!

    With that said, let's dive into the details.

    Three slices of banana bread on a piece of white parchment paper on a wooden cutting board.

    STEP 1: PREPARING THE BATTER

    Before anything else, you'll want to start by preheating your oven to 350°F (177°C).

    Then, get out your hand mixer, and cream the butter, brown Swerve, and cream cheese together in a large bowl. 

    Next, add the eggs in one at a time while continuing to mix, and lastly, pour in the banana extract.

    Now, in a separate bowl, you will want to add the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Then mix all these ingredients to combine them. 

    After your dry ingredients are mixed, add them to the large bowl containing your wet ingredients, along with the chopped walnuts - or chocolate chips - and stir everything together with a rubber spatula until thoroughly combined.

    A loaf of banana bread on a piece of white parchment paper on a wooden cutting board.

    STEP 2: BAKING

    Take out an 8.5x4.5 loaf pan, grease it with nonstick cooking spray or coat it with some butter, and line the pan with parchment paper.

    Then, transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan. And if you have some leftover chopped nut - or want to add in extra - you can put some on top of the bread batter.

    Bake your banana bread in the oven for 45 minutes or until it's cooked all the way through. To check and see if it is cooked, you can stick a toothpick into the center, and if the toothpick comes out clean, your banana bread is ready.

    By the way, if you notice the top starting to brown a little too much, but the inside isn't fully cooked yet, you can cover the top with foil to help it bake more evenly.

    Then once your banana bread is ready, pull it out of the oven and let it cool completely before serving. Enjoy! A loaf of banana bread and a piece of white parchment paper on a wooden cutting board. Three pieces of the banana bread are sliced and are in front of the loaf overlapping one another. A knife is to the left of the banana bread and there are a few walnuts in front of it

    STORING YOUR KETO BANANA BREAD

    This recipe makes about 12 banana bread slices, so you'll be all set with some low carb deliciousness for the week. 

    The best way to store your low carb bread if you want to be able to grab a piece quickly is to pre-slice it and separate each piece with wax paper. This way, you don't have to take out the whole loaf every time you want a slice.

    If you are storing it in the fridge, keep the slices in an airtight container, and you can refrigerate them for up to 1 week.

    Or, if you want to freeze it, store the slices in a freezer-safe bag, and your banana bread should stay good for up to 6 months.

    How you reheat your banana bread to get that fresh out of the oven experience is up to you – you can put it in the toaster, warm it up in the oven, or just give it a 20-30 second zap in the microwave.

    I prefer to microwave it, then immediately put a slab of butter on top for an extra moist and soft piece of banana bread. 

    An overhead view of a banana bread loaf. Three pieces of banana bread are sliced and are lying in front of the loaf overlapping one another.

    NUTRITIONAL INFO

    As I mentioned earlier, each slice comes out to just 1.75 NET CARBS, so feel free to indulge in an extra slice or two. 

    Having said that, here's the complete nutritional breakdown:

    • 227 Calories  
    • 21.5g Fat 
    • 4g Carbs  
    • 2.25g Fiber   
    • 1.75g NET CARBS 
    • 5.6g Protein 

    This keto banana bread is definitely something you'll want to make over and over again while following a low carb diet.

    Seriously, it'll be a guaranteed hit with your kids and the rest of your family. They might even think that it is better than traditional banana bread!

    I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! If you make it, be sure to leave a comment below and tag us on Instagram - we'd love to see how it turned out and share it on our story!

    OTHER EASY KETO RECIPES 

    I have a few more delicious low carb recipes like this banana bread that turns traditional high carb, high sugar recipes keto. 

    So if you liked this recipe, you might like these:

    • Keto Lemon Pound Cake
    • Keto Vanilla Cupcakes
    • Keto Bread Pudding
    • Keto Chocolate Cake
    • Keto Pancakes
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    Keto Banana Bread | The Best Low Carb Banana Bread For Keto

    A loaf of banana bread and a piece of white parchment paper on a wooden cutting board. Three pieces of banana bread are sliced and are leaning up against the front of the loaf.
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 37 reviews

    This keto banana bread uses just a few other keto-friendly ingredients and turns out incredibly moist & buttery. And this recipe has all the banana flavor without all the carbs. In fact, it has just over 1 NET CARBS PER SLICE! And maybe even better yet is the fact that this low carb sugar free banana bread makes incredible keto banana muffins too. 

    • Author: Joe Duff
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Total Time: 1 hour
    • Yield: 12 servings 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Keto Low Carb

    Ingredients

    Scale

    ⅔ cup (140g) brown swerve

    1 stick butter + 2 tablespoon (140g), room temperature

    3 large eggs

    ⅓ cup (40g) cream cheese

    3 tbsps.(15g) coconut flour

    1 ½ cup (180g) almond flour

    1 teaspoon baking powder

    1 teaspoon cinnamon

    1 teaspoon banana extract

    ⅓ cup chopped walnuts (optional) 

    Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
    2. Cream the butter, brown Swerve, and cream cheese together with a hand mixer in a large bowl. 
    3. Add the eggs in one at a time while continually mixing. Then pour in the banana extract.
    4. In a separate bowl, add the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix all these ingredients to combine.
    5. Add your dry ingredients to the large bowl of wet ingredients, along with the chopped walnuts, then stir everything together with a rubber spatula.
    6. Take out an 8.5 x 4.5 loaf pan and grease it with nonstick cooking spray or coat it with some butter.
    7. Pour the banana bread batter into the pan. If you have leftover walnuts you can put some on top.
    8. Bake for 45 minutes or until cooked through (if you notice the top starting to brown but the inside isn't cooked, cover the top with foil to help it bake more evenly).
    9. Let your baked banana bread cool for a few minutes then enjoy. 

    Notes

    The scale up function does not change the gram measurements.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 227
    • Fat: 21.5
    • Carbohydrates: 4
    • Fiber: 2.25
    • Protein: 5.6

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    Comments

    1. Emily C

      April 05, 2021 at 7:04 pm

      Made this to have for breakfast for the week and my family has already eaten half of it! It's so good, thanks much!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Stacy

      April 06, 2021 at 7:03 pm

      My kids loved this fake out banana bread almost as much as i did! It’s incredible.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Tunisia

      June 20, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      Can I use coconut sugar instead of brown swerve for this recipe because that's what I have on hand. And we can use real bananas?

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      • I'm Hungry

        July 06, 2021 at 2:01 pm

        Yes for coconut sugar and I've never tried with real bananas.

        Reply
    4. Sarah K

      July 13, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      Best keto banana bread I’ve made!!! Thanks for the recipe:)

      ★★★★★

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    5. Amelia

      July 14, 2021 at 2:42 pm

      In love with this recipe. Tastes so much like how I remember banana bread tasting!

      ★★★★★

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    6. Tom

      July 15, 2021 at 1:44 pm

      Great banana flavor. Was impressed since there are no bananas. Had it for breakfast all week.

      ★★★★★

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    7. Janet

      July 16, 2021 at 9:48 am

      Very good texture and flavor!

      ★★★★★

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    8. Kendra N

      July 17, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      Family all loved this!! Thankfully still have some left and am about to eat a piece. Thanks guys!!

      ★★★★★

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    9. Evelyn

      July 21, 2021 at 8:51 am

      Incredible low carb banana bread! I added some sugar free chocolate chips and it was divine.

      ★★★★★

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    10. Hailey

      July 21, 2021 at 11:28 pm

      My new favorite keto recipe.

      ★★★★★

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    11. Sandy

      July 23, 2021 at 5:10 pm

      Easy to make and really liked how it turned out. Thanks for the great recipe!

      ★★★★★

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    12. Patty

      July 30, 2021 at 3:24 pm

      It turned out perfect!!!

      ★★★★★

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    13. Cari

      August 02, 2021 at 5:15 pm

      Crazy how much banana flavor is in this bread.

      ★★★★★

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    14. Meg

      August 03, 2021 at 4:25 pm

      Nice texture and great flavor.

      ★★★★★

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    15. Norra C

      August 04, 2021 at 4:38 pm

      The texture was just what I was hoping for!!

      ★★★★★

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    16. Lacy

      August 04, 2021 at 7:14 pm

      Can’t get enough of this banana bread. I’ve had it every day for the past 3 days.

      ★★★★★

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    17. Fillipa

      August 06, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      Every aspect of this banana bread is just delectable.

      ★★★★★

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    18. Bev

      August 08, 2021 at 9:20 am

      I made banana but muffins out of the batter and the muffins came out great! I have also made this recipe as the bread and it was delicious as well!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    19. Kelsey

      August 09, 2021 at 5:18 pm

      Best tasting low carb keto friendly banana bread I have tried!

      ★★★★★

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    20. Jolin

      August 10, 2021 at 5:46 pm

      It tasted just how I was hoping! True banana flavor and sweetened well.

      ★★★★★

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    21. Ashley

      August 11, 2021 at 4:47 pm

      The texture of the bread was very soft and moist. It really does taste like bananas are in it!

      ★★★★★

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    22. Tracy

      August 13, 2021 at 6:55 pm

      I have made this banana bread a number of times and every single time it tastes better than I remember it being. LOVE this recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    23. Sandy

      August 17, 2021 at 5:25 pm

      10 out of 10 banana bread!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    24. Brenna

      August 19, 2021 at 4:49 pm

      Banana bread is one my favorite things to have for breakfast and this recipe did not disappoint!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    25. Drake

      August 21, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      Super delicious and spot on banana bread!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    26. Cara

      August 22, 2021 at 7:39 pm

      I added in the sugar free chocolate chips and it was amazzzzing!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    27. Harper Laurent

      August 25, 2021 at 3:39 pm

      Everything a banan breaed should have is in this recipe. just delicous

      ★★★★★

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    28. Jenny L

      August 27, 2021 at 3:40 pm

      Amazing banana bread! My 8 year old even loved it!!

      ★★★★★

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    29. Andrea S.

      September 02, 2021 at 5:25 pm

      Love having this as a breakfast-dessert thing to eat after I make it. Great every time.

      ★★★★★

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    30. Jacky

      September 10, 2021 at 4:37 pm

      Just a wonderous flavor and texture. Very great low carb keto friendly recipe for breakfast and dessert.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    31. Mariana A.

      September 18, 2021 at 4:16 pm

      We love this with chocolate chips!

      ★★★★★

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    32. Rachel

      October 16, 2021 at 4:03 pm

      best low carb banana bread I have made

      ★★★★★

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    33. Betty

      November 12, 2021 at 10:10 am

      Turned out perfection! Not dry at all and has a good flavor!

      ★★★★★

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    34. Sherri

      November 13, 2021 at 12:59 pm

      We love this recipe!! Currently starting making it again right now.

      ★★★★★

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    35. Kate

      November 14, 2021 at 9:05 pm

      Marvelous banana bread.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    36. Melanie

      January 02, 2022 at 2:06 pm

      Amazing recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    37. Misty

      August 15, 2022 at 9:35 am

      Hi going to make this how much brown swerve did you use

      Reply
      • Brendan Cunningham

        August 15, 2022 at 10:46 am

        2/3 Cups

        Reply
        • Misty

          August 22, 2022 at 9:17 am

          Thank you for replying I'm making this today

          Reply
    38. Misty

      August 26, 2022 at 7:55 pm

      This turned out amazing thank you for a delicious banana bread recipe

      ★★★★★

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