Clean Life Heids

Moist, naturally sweet, and kid-approved!

If you’re anything like me, you’ve got a few overripe bananas on the counter right now—and this banana bread is the perfect way to use them up without compromising your clean eating goals.

This recipe is gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and made with wholesome, nourishing ingredients that your body (and your kids) will thank you for. Whether you’re looking for a healthy breakfast, a school lunchbox addition, or a cozy afternoon snack, this banana bread delivers every time.

Made with almond flour for that soft, tender crumb, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and a hint of maple syrup, it’s everything banana bread should be—without the junk.

🍌 Gluten & Refined Sugar-Free Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 3 eggs
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups almond flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt

Optional Add-ins:

• ½ cup chocolate chips (Lily’s stevia-sweetened or Hu Kitchen for refined sugar-free options)
• ½ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease lightly with coconut oil.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until well combined.
3. In another bowl, mix almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips or walnuts if using.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
7. Let cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

🌟 Why I Love This Recipe:

• No gluten, no gut drama.
• No refined sugar = no crashes.
• Packed with healthy fats + protein from almond flour.
• Easy to freeze and reheat!

This banana bread has become a staple—soft, subtly sweet, and so satisfying. Pair it with your morning matcha or pack it in your little one’s lunchbox. It’s clean comfort food at its best!